Fearelessly Courageous
Desk of Dennis Piller
6 9 2025
When we are so broken or lukewarm… we cannot even pray!
This message may not be for you…but it may be for someone you know.
Spiritual Storms come in all sizes. Some in the form of small temptations, and some come like a tidal wave that covers you and everything you are and own. It emotionally wipes you out. Perhaps your child is dating the wrong person, and you can see what’s coming, or it may be losing a 34-year-old family member to an illness, or a prodigal child who has gotten into the wrong crowd, or gotten hooked on drugs, or being served divorce papers. The hurt, disappointment, fear, and anger settle within you like a cold deep in your bones. You just can’t get warm. The pain of it and the hurt of it are almost demoralizing. You sit there in stunned silence, too numb to hardly pray or see beyond the rim of your glasses. “But God!”
You know, beneath all the betrayal, hurt, and/or pain, God is there. But he seems more like a fog than a bright and shining light. You are struggling to keep your balance while the rest of your world continues on without missing a beat, but you have been brought to one knee, maybe two… or perhaps you are on your face, lost in that moment, drowning in tears and uncontrollable sorrow.
How can God let all of these negatives affect and destroy a family? Destroy trust and relationships because of one’s neglect or stupidity? You name your calamity…
We are all searching for answers within ourselves. “But God!”
We know that only God can do the unimaginable, but there are many times he does not! For His own reason, He does not. We know we are not in control. (most of us) Yet we solemnly try to fix and or control a myriad of circumstances. “But God!”
We have to let go. LET GO! Of what you can’t control. LET GO and trust that God is sovereign and he knows what he is doing. Stop wrestling with the notion of how could a kind and loving God allow such a thing to happen. STOP. 1 Cor 13:11 “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child;” Perhaps this is our time to handle this under God’s careful instruction as a more mature person of faith. What does God say in these moments?
Jesus “learned obedience” through what he suffered, not in the sense that He was prone to disobedience and had to bring rebelliousness under control, but in the sense that He fully entered the human experience. But Dennis, I’m confused, where is obedience in the agony of my present situation?
By Obeying God’s Word!
Cor 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 9:9-10 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Isaiah 26: 3-4 Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.
Luke 12:25-26 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life[a]? 26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
Psalm 16:8 I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Hard Times Will Come, But He’s There “With Us” Through Them All
Philippians 4: 12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation . . . . I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
1 Peter 5: 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
OBEDIENCE? Why is it important? What voice are we listening to in our moments of trial? Sure, we are hurting, bleeding, and suffering beyond what we may be able to handle. “But God!”
“But God!” has given so many encouraging words and promises, and says.
Obey Me! Trust in Me! Take to heart these words of life I have given to you. They will guide you through the troubled waters that are raging.
2 Timothy 3:1 “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come”.
He said there would be days like these. But then He said I will be with you.
I am in control. I will turn this into good in my time. So obey my instructions. Follow the light of my word. Do not let it depart from you day or night.
Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble,
And He knows those who take refuge in Him”.
Jesus “learned” obedience on earth by experiencing it. In every situation, no matter how difficult, the Son was obedient to the Father: “The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away. I offered my back to those who beat me” (Isaiah 50:5–6).
Where else can we look in times of trouble? The bottle? Unsaved friends with well wishes and sympathy? Binge TV? It is time to come out of ourselves. I know there is a time of mourning and numbness after a crucible moment. But at that moment, fall to God. Come out of our own suffering and be obedient to God’s word by leaning on Him. Trusting in Him. Believing in Him.
My wife, Dyan went through a tendon reattachment surgery on Friday and has 6 weeks of non-weight-bearing bed rest. I will be her caregiver. Please pray for her and me. I still work full-time and can not afford to take time off from work. But God…will provide.
Agree with me in this prayer: Lord I am believing that June is the month of my restoration In _______________ and _____________ (please name them.) June will be a month of taking back what Satan has stolen, it will be a month of restoration of what the canker worm has eaten and taken away. Financially, relationally, we declare June is our month of restoration of the glory of the lord in our lives, which was scattered.
What we lost will come back in his blessings, and his beauty, and what he has said concerning us. We pull down every stronghold that has stunted the path of God’s blessings. Lord, forgive me for being so lukewarm in my battles with the enemy. Forgive me for not taking Sunday’s high ground before now. But Lord, today is the day we have drawn a line in the spirit. No More Satan! Take your hands off of my life, In ___________ and __________ I take back the authority you have stolen from me, and I proclaim the victory of Sunday. Of your promises to bless me, my family, and my health and finances. When you are with me, Lord, NO ONE can stand against me.
So, Lord, receive the prayers and prophetic words of your scripture that June is our month of taking back the high ground in these areas. June will be our Sunday of believing your blessings are for us, and your protection is upon us to restore what was stolen. In Jesus’ Name.
We’d love to hear how the Fearlessly Courageous ministry has touched your life or the life of someone close to you. Please take a moment to share your story with us at Dennis@Fearlesslycourageous.com —whether it’s a moment of clarity, comfort, or unexpected blessing you’ve experienced through this ministry. Blessings are not just about the biggest breakthroughs. Let’s not ignore or not praise God for the smaller blessings we should be praising God for every day. Your testimony could inspire others and help us understand the impact we’re making in our Fearlessly Courageous community.
Prayer Requests
I understand that many of you face personal challenges as we navigate these prophetic times together.
I want you to know that we genuinely care about what you’re experiencing. If you have a prayer need, please send it to Dennis@Fearlesslycourageous.com. Either myself or someone from our prayer team will personally lift your request before the Lord.
Come pray with someone, for more than a short prayer, a friend or your family, for an hour this week. Come join with me by laying your burdens before the Holy One…God Himself. He is waiting with open arms to take your burdens, hold you, and give you peace.
Side note:
I’ll be teaching our final session of the Discovering Jesus class online on Tuesday from 7:00–8:30 PM. If you’re looking to grow your faith or know someone who is, I’d love for you to join us — or invite a friend. Here is the Link: https://meet.google.com/cfm-udos-iks
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