{"id":352559,"date":"2026-09-01T12:41:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=352559"},"modified":"2026-09-01T12:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:44:03","slug":"the-122-day-purpose-taking-care-of-gods-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/the-122-day-purpose-taking-care-of-gods-house\/","title":{"rendered":"The 122-Day Purpose: Taking Care of God\u2019s House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big>Starting on <strong>September 1<\/strong>, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The Universal Church<\/span><\/a><\/span> will begin its <strong>122-Day Purpose for the House of God<\/strong>, continuing through the final stretch of 2026. It is inspired by <strong>Psalm 122<\/strong>, where King David expressed his <strong>love for the House of the Lord<\/strong>.<\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why Does This Matter?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>More Than Following From a Distance<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Many people follow meetings and messages through online broadcasts. However, this experience cannot replace in-person participation in the House of God.<\/p>\n<p>The Lord Jesus Himself demonstrated reverence for His Father\u2019s House during His time on Earth, emphasizing the importance of valuing this space for fellowship and faith.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How Does This Purpose Work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Three Ways to Put Your Faith Into Practice<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>1. Consistent Attendance<br \/>\n<\/strong>Participate in the meetings held on Sundays and Wednesdays until the end of the year. There will be a total of 17 Sundays during this period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Intercession for the Work<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pray for the peace of the Church, for bishops and pastors, and for the salvation of souls around the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Faithfulness at the Altar<br \/>\n<\/strong>Present your tithes and firstfruits with joy, prioritizing God in your life.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Direct Impact on Your Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>When You Put God\u2019s Interests First<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>When you prioritize God\u2019s interests, you learn to trust Him and place your life in His hands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Psalm 122<\/strong> declares:<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 2em; border-left: 5px solid #ccc; margin: 1em 0;\"><p>Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: \u2018May they prosper who love you.\u2019 (Psalm 122:6)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nThis passage illustrates the relationship between love for God\u2019s House and trust in His promises.<\/p>\n<p>King David showed great dedication to the House of God and provided resources for the construction of the Temple. Later, his son Solomon continued this important work.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Begin This Purpose With Faith<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Get ready to participate in this purpose. Join us this <strong>Wednesday\u00a0at 10 AM, 4 PM, or 7 PM<\/strong> (main service) and <strong>Sunday at 10 AM<\/strong> at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/span>, and bring <strong>Psalm 122<\/strong> to meditate on the Word. Write your name and present your life to God at the Altar.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>All Are Welcome<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Come as You Are<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Everyone is welcome, regardless of religious beliefs or background. Come as you are. <\/span>For more information, please call\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-888-332-4141<\/a> <\/span>or text\u00a0<strong>1-888-312-4141<\/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\">Virtual Church<\/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=\"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; Starting on September 1, The Universal Church will begin its 122-Day Purpose for the House of God, continuing through the final stretch of 2026. It is inspired by Psalm 122, where King David expressed his love for the House of the Lord. &nbsp; &nbsp; Why Does This Matter? 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