{"id":348930,"date":"2025-09-18T08:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T12:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=348930"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:57:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:57:27","slug":"life-in-color-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/life-in-color-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Life in Color"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big>Sometimes <strong>life\u2019s struggles<\/strong> can be so intense that it feels like the world has turned <strong>gray<\/strong>. Joy and excitement fade, giving way to a profound sense of <strong>weariness<\/strong>. When challenges accumulate\u2014whether from <strong>external circumstances<\/strong> or from <strong>within<\/strong>\u2014it can seem as though the <strong>brightness of life<\/strong> has been stolen.<\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Hope Is Not Lost<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Yet, even in these moments, <strong>hope is not lost<\/strong>. With <strong>faith<\/strong>, it\u2019s possible to <strong>restore what has been missing<\/strong> and recover <strong>joy, strength, and purpose<\/strong>. As the Scriptures remind us:<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 1em; border-left: 5px solid #ccc; margin: 1em 0;\"><p><strong>The LORD\u00a0<i>is<\/i> near to those who have a broken heart<\/strong>, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. (Psalm 34:18)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 1em; border-left: 5px solid #ccc; margin: 1em 0;\"><p><strong>He gives power to the weak<\/strong>, and to <i>those who have<\/i>\u00a0no might He increases strength. (Isaiah 40:29)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Seeing Life in Color Again<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <strong>Life in Color<\/strong> event will bring together those who are <strong>broken-hearted<\/strong> and <strong>feel weak<\/strong> before <strong>inner and outer negative circumstances<\/strong>, having no strength within to face <strong>daily battles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In every location of <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, we will reach out to those who <strong>feel hopeless<\/strong>, and through <strong>faith<\/strong>, <strong>God will restore the broken pieces<\/strong> of their hearts and lives.<\/p>\n<p>If your days have been <strong>\u201cgray\u201d due to <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/tag\/anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anxiety<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, this is the <strong>opportunity<\/strong> to see life in <strong>vibrant color again<\/strong>. When we allow <strong>God to work within us<\/strong>, He brings about the <strong>colors of life<\/strong> <strong>brighter and stronger<\/strong> than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Watch Joanne\u2019s Story<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Life in Color\u2014Joanne's Story\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1119909518?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center><br \/>\n<em><small><strong>DISCLAIMER:\u00a0<\/strong>The Universal Church advises<strong>\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0to dismiss medical treatment. The prayers, elements, and tools of faith are\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0a replacement for medical treatment but a complement\/support to it. Please follow your doctor\u2019s instructions along with using your faith in the Word of God.<\/small><\/em>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Questions to Reflect On<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 Do you feel an <strong>emptiness inside<\/strong> you that <strong>seems impossible to fill<\/strong>?<br \/>\n\u2022 Has <strong>life lost its meaning<\/strong>, making it <strong>difficult to find joy<\/strong>?<br \/>\n\u2022 Do <strong>worries of the future<\/strong> often <strong>cloud your thoughts<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>If you relate to any of these, remember that <strong>you are not alone<\/strong>\u2014together, we will call on <strong>God to shine His light into the darkness and restore the colors of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A Special Invitation From <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/birafonseca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bishop Bira Joshua<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Kcc2WH1mvtM?rel=0;controls=0;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Life in Color Event<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Join us this <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/tag\/sundays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunday<\/a><\/span>, September 21, at 10 AM<\/strong> at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Universal Church<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. On this day, you will find people <strong>filled with the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/tag\/the-holy-spirit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holy Spirit<\/a><\/span><\/strong> who care and <strong>will listen to you<\/strong>, offering <strong>spiritual support.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Everyone is welcome<\/strong>, regardless of <strong>religious beliefs or background. Come as you are.<\/strong> Invite your family, friends, and neighbors. For more information, please <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>call 1-888-332-4141<\/strong><\/a><\/span> or <strong>text 1-888-312-4141<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel like <strong>talking to someone right now<\/strong>, don\u2019t wait until Sunday\u2014<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>call our Helpline at 1-888-332-4141<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. We are ready to <strong>listen and pray with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\">Click Here for Nationwide Locations of the Universal Church<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\">Call 1-888-332-4141 for More Information<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you live in a city <strong>without one of our locations<\/strong> or cannot commute due to <strong>health reasons<\/strong>, we invite you to join our\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/tuc-virtual-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Virtual Church<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> via <strong>Zoom and phone conference<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/ulfn.org\/virtualchurch\/\">Click Here for more information on the Virtual Church<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Sometimes life\u2019s struggles can be so intense that it feels like the world has turned gray. Joy and excitement fade, giving way to a profound sense of weariness. When challenges accumulate\u2014whether from external circumstances or from within\u2014it can seem as though the brightness of life has been stolen. &nbsp; Hope Is Not Lost Yet, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":248,"featured_media":348937,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[323,10,371],"tags":[42,94,6146,6235,6123],"site":[],"class_list":["post-348930","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-a-school-of-faith","category-events","category-defeat-depression","tag-anxiety","tag-depression","tag-event","tag-suicide-prevention","tag-sundays"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/348930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/248"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=348930"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/348930\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":348954,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/348930\/revisions\/348954"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/348937"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=348930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=348930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=348930"},{"taxonomy":"site","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/site?post=348930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}