A “simple yet profound” verse from the Bible “speaks to the core of our spiritual and physical sustenance, reminding us of God’s unwavering provision and care,” Pastor Işık Abla of Virginia told Fox News Digital.
She referred to Psalm 145:16: “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.”
The verse is from the Psalms, a collection of 150 poems, songs and prayers written in ancient Hebrew, according to the Bible Project website. A little less than half of these psalms are attributed to king DavidApproximately one third are anonymous and the remainder are attributed to various authors.
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Psalm 145 is attributed to King David.
Abla is the senior pastor of Dream Church International in Virginia Beach and the author of many Christian booksBorn in Turkey and raised Muslim, she moved to the United States to flee an abusive marriage, her website notes.
The message of Psalm 145, which affirms that God will provide for a person's needs, brought much comfort to Virginia pastor Işık Abla during her personal struggles, which she shared with Fox News Digital. (iStock; Read More)
Recognizing God's constant presence and care for humanity can be difficult, he said.
“In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it is easy to forget the profound truths that anchor us in faith and provide comfort in the midst of chaos.”
For Abla, this line from Psalm 145 “isn’t just a comforting phrase for me: it’s a lifeline that has helped me get through some of the darkest times in my life.”
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She continued: “As a single mother, I was faced with challenges that seemed insurmountable. I remember the days when I was broke and struggling to support my daughter. There were times when I couldn't see a way out, but God always provided. When it seemed like there was no way out, He made one.”
This was especially true when Abla was diagnosed with cancer, she said.
Psalm 145 “is a lifeline” for a Virginia pastor (not pictured) who moved to the United States to escape an abusive marriage and was diagnosed with cancer. (iStock)
“The fear and uncertainty were overwhelming, but God brought healing into my life,” she said.
“Thanks to the support of doctors, my friends and my unwavering faith, I experienced His healing touch. It was a journey that strengthened my faith and deepened my trust in His plan,” Abla said.
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During “moments of deep loneliness,” God was still there, he said.
“He provided me with friends who became a kind of family,” Abla said. “Their support and love were tangible reminders of his presence and care.”
“In the midst of that despair, God provided us with refuge.”
“I will never forget the moment I slept in my car with my daughter, feeling completely helpless and lost,” she said.
“In the midst of that desperation, God gave us shelter. It was an act of divine intervention that assured me that His protection was constant.”
God, Abla said, “has been a very good Father, meeting our needs in ways I could never have imagined.”
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God’s faithfulness, he said, “has been a testimony to the truth of Psalm 145.”
Anyone who is struggling today, whether financially, mentally or physically, can find strength in this verse, Abla said.
God “has been a good, very good Father, meeting our needs in ways I could never have imagined.” (iStock)
“God sees you and is willing to provide,” he said.
“His hand is not too short to save, and his love for you is immeasurable.”
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Even when things seem confusing or hopeless, “God will meet your needs,” he said.
“He is the same God who provided for me and my daughter, who healed me, who brought friends into my life and who gave us shelter,” Abla said.
“He will do the same” for others, he added.
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God, he said, “is a good Father, very good, and his hand will always feed us, responding to all our needs.”
