United Faith Pentecostal COGIC

06/07/2026

Sunday Inspiration: POWER TO CHANGE

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25; Romans 12:1-2

Last week we talked about the Power to Be.

We learned that before God uses us to do something, He transforms who we are. We discovered that the Holy Spirit doesn't just change what we do—He changes who we are becoming.

But that leads us to a very important question:

If the Holy Spirit is changing who I am, what does that change actually look like?

Because transformation is more than an emotional church service.

It's more than shouting.

More than speaking in tongues.

More than attending church.

Real transformation shows up in how we live every day.

The truth is, many of us have areas in our lives that need changing.

Some need healing from past hurts.

Some need freedom from old habits.

Some need deliverance from toxic thinking.

Some need to learn how to love, forgive, trust, and obey God at a deeper level.

The good news is this:

God never asks us to change ourselves.

He gives us the Holy Spirit to transform us from the inside out.

Galatians tells us that when we walk in the Spirit, we begin producing fruit that reflects the character of Christ.

Love where there used to be bitterness.

Peace where there used to be anxiety.

Patience where there used to be frustration.

Self-control where there used to be struggle.

Romans 12 tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

That means God wants to change not only our behavior but also our thinking.

Because when your mind changes, your life changes.

When your perspective changes, your decisions change.

When your heart changes, your relationships change.

And when the Holy Spirit changes you, people begin to see Jesus in you.

So this week we're asking:

What area of my life is God trying to transform?

Because the same Spirit that empowers us to be also empowers us to change.

And here's the shout:

You don't have to stay where you are.

You don't have to remain stuck.

You don't have to remain bound.

You don't have to remain broken.

The Holy Spirit gives us the power to change.

Join us this week as we continue our June series:

POWER TO BE

Week 2: Power to Change

Because God loves you too much to leave you the way He found you.

God bless— Dr. DoriAnn Mathena, Pastor
United Faith Pentecostal Church of God in Christ

05/24/2026

05/18/2026

40 Days Later… We Still Believe in the Power of Prayer

Over these past 40 days, we have prayed together, fasted together, worshipped together, and returned to the altar together.

We believe:
• Hearts were healed
• Faith was strengthened
• Lives were changed
• Families were covered
• God moved among us

This is not the end—this is the beginning of a stronger prayer life and a deeper relationship with God.

Thank you for taking this journey with us.

Let’s keep praying.
Let’s keep believing.
Let’s keep building the altar.

Dr. DoriAnn Mathena, Pastor

05/17/2026

DAY 40 | Return to the Altar – 40 Days of Prayer

We are not ending this journey—we are continuing transformed.

The same power that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us.

📖 Scripture: Romans 8:11
“The Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you…”

🙏 Prayer:
Lord, thank You for meeting me during these 40 days. Help me continue in prayer, faith, and obedience. Let revival begin in me and flow through our church, our families, and our community.

📝 Reflection:
How will I continue growing after these 40 days?

⏱ Prayer Challenge: Spend at least 10 minutes celebrating and thanking God today.

Comment: “God changed me.”

Dr. DoriAnn Mathena, Pastor

05/16/2026

DAY 39 | Return to the Altar – 40 Days of Prayer

The tomb is empty.
Death was defeated.
Jesus is alive.

Because He lives, we have hope, victory, and new life.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 28:6
“He is not here: for he is risen…”

🙏 Prayer:
Lord, thank You for resurrection power. Thank You that what was dead can live again. Restore hope, joy, peace, and strength in my life today.

📝 Reflection:
What area of my life needs resurrection power?

⏱ Prayer Challenge: Spend at least 5 minutes praising God today.

Comment: “Praying today.”

Dr. DoriAnn Mathena, Pastor

05/15/2026

DAY 38 | Return to the Altar – 40 Days of Prayer

Even in silence, God is still moving.

There are moments when we don’t see progress, answers, or change—but Heaven is still at work behind the scenes.

📖 Scripture: Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God…”

🙏 Prayer:
Lord, help me trust You even when I cannot see what You are doing. Strengthen my faith in seasons of waiting and uncertainty.

📝 Reflection:
Can I trust God even when I don’t understand the process?

⏱ Prayer Challenge: Spend at least 5 minutes quietly listening for God today.

Comment: “Praying today.”

Dr. DoriAnn Mathena, Pastor

05/14/2026

DAY 37 | Return to the Altar – 40 Days of Prayer

Jesus gave everything for us.
Now we respond by giving our lives fully to Him.

📖 Scripture: Luke 23:46
“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit…”

🙏 Prayer:
Lord, I surrender my life completely to You. My plans, my future, my fears, and my desires belong to You. Have Your way in me.

📝 Reflection:
What area of my life do I still struggle to surrender?

⏱ Prayer Challenge: Spend at least 5 minutes in complete surrender to God today.

Comment: “Praying today.”

Dr. DoriAnn Mathena, Pastor

05/14/2026

DAY 36 | Return to the Altar – 40 Days of Prayer

Everything changed at the cross.

The cross was painful, but it was purposeful. Jesus gave His life so we could have freedom, healing, peace, and salvation.

📖 Scripture: Isaiah 53:5
“But He was wounded for our transgressions… and with His stripes we are healed.”

🙏 Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for the cross. Thank You for carrying what I could not carry and paying the price for my sins. Help me never take Your sacrifice for granted.

📝 Reflection:
What does the sacrifice of Jesus mean to me personally?

⏱ Prayer Challenge: Spend at least 5 minutes thanking God today.

Comment: “Praying today.”

Dr. DoriAnn Mathena, Pastor

05/12/2026

DAY 35 | Return to the Altar – 40 Days of Prayer

Love is our identity as believers.

📖 Scripture: John 13:35
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

🙏 Prayer:
Lord, let my life reflect Your love. Let my words, my actions, and my attitude show that I belong to You.

📝 Reflection:
Is my life marked by love?

⏱ Prayer Challenge: Spend at least 5 minutes with God today.

Comment: “Praying today.”

Dr. DoriAnn Mathena, Pastor

05/11/2026

DAY 34 | Return to the Altar – 40 Days of Prayer

We don’t fight negativity with negativity—we overcome it with goodness.

📖 Scripture: Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

🙏 Prayer:
Lord, help me respond with grace, even when it’s hard. Teach me to choose kindness, patience, and love in every situation.

📝 Reflection:
How do I respond when I’m hurt or frustrated?

⏱ Prayer Challenge: Spend at least 5 minutes with God today.

Comment: “Praying today.”

Dr. DoriAnn Mathena, Pastor