Fortitude Church

09/09/2026

Great day, my sisters and brothers!

Welcome to "Wisdom Wednesday"

Walking with the Lord...

Walking with the Lord is a continual effort. It's not just when we are in need, lack, worry, or fear. It's about taking the time to really get to know Him through His word.
When we are walking with the Lord, it is a year-round "Process, Progress and Development." While you are growing in Him, He gives you time for "Rest, Restoration, and Recovery."

Deuteronomy 5:33: "Walk in obedience to all that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

Heavenly Father,
Help us in our walk with you. Help us to continue to build a deeper relationship with you. Show us how to walk in obedience through the power of your word so that we may prosper and prolong our days in the earth.

In Jesus' name, Amen

Pastor Dr. Donna Medley
www.fortitudechurch.com

Feel free to share with someone who needs a little encouragement. You can also send your prayer requests to [email protected].

Fortitude Church empowers believers through faith & community. Join us for ministries focused on spiritual growth & support.

09/07/2026

Great morning, family!
Welcome to "Mapping My Money Monday"

I'd like to thank you all for coming out and supporting the Kingdom Budgeting gathering entitled "Mapping My Money" on August 29th, 2026.

This gathering was put in place to be a blessing to those who can use some additional support when it comes to mapping the direction in which your money is allocated and budgeted. Using a vision board to give a broad perspective of your goals, debts, and investment portfolio align. Then, we took each category to map out an action plan to progressively move forward in reaching our goals of Kingdom Budgeting for Kingdom Living.

Lastly, we referenced our Kingdom Budgeting to the word of God. This allowed us to have the guidance we need to walk by godly principles and truth as we begin this journey of Kingdom Budgeting. I will stay in touch with you with some encouraging facts on Mapping My Money Mondays. So stay tuned.

Blessings,
Pastor Dr Donna Medley
www.fortitudechurch.com

09/02/2026

Great day, my sisters and brothers!

Welcome to "Wisdom Wednesday"

Consistency is important. Don't give up...

No matter what you aim to do in life, whether it's exercising, maintaining good health, building a deeper relationship with God, or building a deeper relationship with your loved ones, do it with consistency. The Lord loves to see us be consistent.
You have to "Press towards Progress."

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Heavenly Father,
We thank you for this new day filled with your grace and mercies. We thank you for never giving up on us and reminding us to stay consistent in the things of God. Father, help us to be abounding in the work of the Lord. We trust you, Father, and believe that our labor will never be in vain.

In Jesus' name, Amen

Pastor Dr. Donna Medley
www.fortitudechurch.com

Feel free to share with someone who needs a little encouragement. You can also send your prayer requests to [email protected].

Fortitude Church empowers believers through faith & community. Join us for ministries focused on spiritual growth & support.

08/26/2026

Great day, my sisters and brothers!

Welcome to "Wisdom Wednesday"

Mental toughness...

Mental toughness enables us to cope with adversity, setbacks, and challenges while maintaining resilience and achieving your goals.

It involves:
• Perseverance
• Resilience
• Focus
• Self-control
• Optimism
• Confidence

Mental toughness is not a fixed trait but rather a skill that can be developed through experience, practice, and self-awareness. By challenging oneself, embracing failures, and learning from mistakes, you can enhance your mental toughness and achieve greater success in various aspects of life.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for enlightening us with the things that we need to continue in our daily walks with you in our lives. Thank you for helping us not to take things personally that come across our paths in life and help us to grow and develop in the necessary components in our lives needed for mental toughness. Father, we know that we have the ability to do all things through you because you give us the strength to do so.

In Jesus' name, Amen

Pastor Dr. Donna Medley
www.fortitudechurch.com

Feel free to share with someone who needs a little encouragement. You can also send your prayer requests to [email protected].

Fortitude Church empowers believers through faith & community. Join us for ministries focused on spiritual growth & support.

08/19/2026

Great day, my sisters and brothers!

Welcome to "Wisdom Wednesday"

Give yourself grace and patience...

Pace yourself so that you can reach the finish line. Give yourself grace and patience so that you can persevere even when it's difficult.

Hebrews 12:1
Let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for helping us learn not to be too hard on ourselves when we are making efforts to strive forward in life. Help us to learn to give ourselves the necessary grace that we need when we fall short. We understand that every experience that we encounter is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow for a positive outcome going forward.

In Jesus' name, Amen

Pastor Dr. Donna Medley
www.fortitudechurch.com

Feel free to share with someone who needs a little encouragement. You can also send your prayer requests to [email protected].

Fortitude Church empowers believers through faith & community. Join us for ministries focused on spiritual growth & support.

08/18/2026

John 14:27
Peace I LEAVE with you; my peace I GIVE to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your HEARTS be TROUBLED, neither let them be AFRAID.

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for leaving us the gift of the Holy Spirit to be a Comforter.

Aa we grow to know you as a Comforter...
- You LISTEN without judgment Psalm 116:1-2

- You say KIND and reassuring words through the power of your Word Ephesians 2:7

- You HELP with small daily tasks by giving us insight, knowledge, understanding, and revelation Hebrews 13:6 Ephesians 1:17-19

Thank you Lord for sending us a Comforter.

In Jesus name, Amen

08/14/2026

Give God your YES. Your yes is part of the process of growth that leads you to the progress of moving higher in Him. Stop shrinking back. It's only going to delay that which He is calling you to.

08/12/2026

Great day, my sisters and brothers!

Welcome to "Wisdom Wednesday"

Who you are connected to is important. They will help you on your journey of becoming...

If you find yourself falling behind, connect with those who will encourage you. Someone who will encourage you not just by their words but also by their actions.

Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for every positive connection that you allow us to encounter in this new season of our lives. One that will help us to progress in our forward movement of becoming the greater that you desire for us and that we desire for ourselves. Give us a humble heart to receive corrective criticism and positive encouragement when needed to enhance our forward movement of growth in you.

In Jesus' name, Amen

Pastor Dr. Donna Medley
www.fortitudechurch.com

Feel free to share with someone who needs a little encouragement. You can also send your prayer requests to [email protected].

Fortitude Church empowers believers through faith & community. Join us for ministries focused on spiritual growth & support.

08/11/2026

Embracing 55

Someone asked me, "How does it feel to be 55 years old?" I responded by saying, "I am embracing this new version of myself. One that is seasoned with spiritual maturity that looks beyond what's natural. Finding so much beauty in more than the flesh. I'm finding beauty in the fruit that's being produced in me, which makes freshly beauty so minimal.

Making time for rest so that I can be replenished, renewed, and restored, making room for more growth, peace, and progress in areas that God wants to spend time with me in. I love this because it helps me explore places of my life with Him that I've never seen before. It always makes life so much more exciting! So yes, I love embracing this new version of myself.

Every year, we go to the eye doctor to get an eye exam to check our vision and see how it's changing or remaining the same. Many times, it changes, causing you to get new glasses. But finding that every year God gives me new SPECS and I love it. I love seeing things from a new perSPECtive. It expands my capacity of sight. My new SPECS gives me style, class, and sophistication. It makes my oil shine brighter.

08/10/2026

Wherever you are on your journey trust God's timing, plan and purpose for all things in your life. This season is strengthening you. It is giving you wisdom. It is giving you new revelation. It is giving you new profound insight for God's purpose. Stay positive. It's all working together for your good. He got you!

Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."