The InCrowd - Goals for 2023 - Alfred Street Baptist Church

Sharon from Tuscumbia wrote on February 18, 2023 at 7:49 AM

During SEEK 2022 God positioned me to move from MD to AL!He made it such a smooth transition that I knew it was no one but Him! During SEEK 2023 I have been seeking where and how I should serve in my new church. He kept telling me in each devotion to go back to being on the choir. The last time I was on the choir was March 2022. So last Sunday I got out of my comfort zone and became obedient and asked about choir rehearsal. So on the last day of the fast it will be my... Read more

During SEEK 2022 God positioned me to move from MD to AL!He made it such a smooth transition that I knew it was no one but Him! During SEEK 2023 I have been seeking where and how I should serve in my new church. He kept telling me in each devotion to go back to being on the choir. The last time I was on the choir was March 2022. So last Sunday I got out of my comfort zone and became obedient and asked about choir rehearsal. So on the last day of the fast it will be my first Sunday singing on the choir! Jesus I'm listening and will continue seeking Your will in my life.Thank you ASBC for opening your virtual doors each week! Continued blessings to Pastor Wesley and his family.

sandy from massachusetts wrote on February 18, 2023 at 6:49 AM

Good morning all. Please pray for me on this 39th day, nearly there. was up all night thanks to banging and clanging of pipes - we have oil heat. please pray this will be easily resolved. it is also causing anxiety for my dog. God has been good during this seek fast. I am trying to hold on. Prayers of thanksgiving for my sister Beverley's birthday. May God continue to bless her life and her ministries.

Virginia from Beaufort, SC wrote on February 18, 2023 at 5:46 AM

I am so grateful to God for this opportunity to participate for the second year with SEEK through Alfred Street Baptist Church. I listen to services on the weekend and old ones too. My journey with Seek has been awesome. I fell off the wagon once or twice with my sugar intake, but it was through prayer I was able to hold out. This SEEK has helped me to grower closer in my spiritual walk. My morning mediation does not feel forced, I enjoy getting up at 4 or 5 to have my personal time with God. The prayers has... Read more

I am so grateful to God for this opportunity to participate for the second year with SEEK through Alfred Street Baptist Church. I listen to services on the weekend and old ones too. My journey with Seek has been awesome. I fell off the wagon once or twice with my sugar intake, but it was through prayer I was able to hold out. This SEEK has helped me to grower closer in my spiritual walk. My morning mediation does not feel forced, I enjoy getting up at 4 or 5 to have my personal time with God. The prayers has been right on time. This has been an awesome 40 days experience.

Phyllis Harris from Plantation, FL wrote on February 18, 2023 at 12:08 AM

Today, God answered my prayer on purchasing an investment property!...signed the contract today. I started pursuing this venture mid- 2022 & I believe when I started SEEKing God in a real & trusting kind a way with my hopes & dreams, things began to change for me. As a part of my fast, I decided to read the Bible (KJV) in its entirety, out loud and at least 5 chapters each evening; weekends off, (announcating Old Testament names is challenging). The bonus for me is how God/Holy Spirit has re-entered me, the charity, the peace and the utter satisfaction, not... Read more

Today, God answered my prayer on purchasing an investment property!...signed the contract today. I started pursuing this venture mid- 2022 & I believe when I started SEEKing God in a real & trusting kind a way with my hopes & dreams, things began to change for me. As a part of my fast, I decided to read the Bible (KJV) in its entirety, out loud and at least 5 chapters each evening; weekends off, (announcating Old Testament names is challenging). The bonus for me is how God/Holy Spirit has re-entered me, the charity, the peace and the utter satisfaction, not to mention the sheer anticipation of hearing from God each day has created such joy in my spirit. Many, many years ago I read the entire Bible but reading it this time is very different for me...I'm older & more mature and I know myself in Christ Jesus! Thanks ASBC for the role you've played in prayer, support & your guidance throughout this soon to be 40 day fast! Love you much, Phyllis

KPowell from New Jersey wrote on February 17, 2023 at 9:42 PM

This SEEK journey has been truly humbling. I want to thank ASBC for opening up & welcoming everyone to share this experience. God has opened & closed some doors in my life during this fast. Im learning to study His word &discern His voice . I've experienced so much joy & peace in my life during this time.I have been blessed with a promotion at work, lost weight, gained energy & a renewed hunger to be in the Lord's presence constantly. I plan to continue to be obedient to God & patient because I know he is still working on... Read more

This SEEK journey has been truly humbling. I want to thank ASBC for opening up & welcoming everyone to share this experience. God has opened & closed some doors in my life during this fast. Im learning to study His word &discern His voice . I've experienced so much joy & peace in my life during this time.I have been blessed with a promotion at work, lost weight, gained energy & a renewed hunger to be in the Lord's presence constantly. I plan to continue to be obedient to God & patient because I know he is still working on me. Thank you & God Bless ASBC & Pastor Wesley.

Nic from Atlanta wrote on February 17, 2023 at 7:53 PM

My final day, I was offered a promotion and a raise. This happened on the 37th day of the fast! God is good!

Mary from Clinton wrote on February 17, 2023 at 3:56 PM

I am grateful to God for answering prayers for my sister who has Alzheimer’s Disease who has been blessed to receive by the grace of God services of care. She is more receptive to others helping her. I praise God for her especially for returning her home once she walked away from home which happened a couple of months ago. I am also grateful to God for blessing my neice as she goes through treatments of dialysis. I thank God for covering our children and for blessings of strength and for healing me during my recovery from surgery. I thank... Read more

I am grateful to God for answering prayers for my sister who has Alzheimer’s Disease who has been blessed to receive by the grace of God services of care. She is more receptive to others helping her. I praise God for her especially for returning her home once she walked away from home which happened a couple of months ago. I am also grateful to God for blessing my neice as she goes through treatments of dialysis. I thank God for covering our children and for blessings of strength and for healing me during my recovery from surgery. I thank God for all prayers that have been answered especially for blessing my son with a job. Thank God for all of SEEK’s prayer partners and for giving Pastor Wesley the strength to lead us in prayer each morning. I praise God just for who He is and for drawing me closer to Him.

Vi Duncan from North Carolina wrote on February 17, 2023 at 3:18 PM

I called my doctor to see if could participate in SEEK23 and he asked that I come in as I had not been in the office for over a year. I went in on Jan. 11, 2023, and came out anxious and SCARED!! The sedentary lifestyle that I had been living had taken a toll on me and it showed up in all my tests. My BP was sky high, my weight was off the charts, cholesterol dangerously high, and glucose borderline prediabetic. The doctor also ordered an EKG and echocardiogram to see if there was any damage to my... Read more

I called my doctor to see if could participate in SEEK23 and he asked that I come in as I had not been in the office for over a year. I went in on Jan. 11, 2023, and came out anxious and SCARED!! The sedentary lifestyle that I had been living had taken a toll on me and it showed up in all my tests. My BP was sky high, my weight was off the charts, cholesterol dangerously high, and glucose borderline prediabetic. The doctor also ordered an EKG and echocardiogram to see if there was any damage to my heart. He immediately put me on BP and cholesterol medications. In all of my 76 years, I had never been prescribed medication for that. To say the least I was very worried. He did say I could participate and the Daniel Fast would be beneficial! After feeling sorry for myself I decided to get moving and do something about my condition, physical and spiritual. I began each morning thanking God for waking me and seeing me through the night. Praying that my numbers were getting lower. I began exercising while listening to the awesome playlists by Pastor Wesley and Dr. Judy! taking short walks in the afternoon, all the while following The Daniel Fast. I carved out time in the afternoon for reading and studying the Bible. I returned to the doctor on Jan. 24th. My BP was still very high and he upped the dosage for BP meds. When I returned home I was catching up on the Journal entries and read the one for day 13 (Jan. 23)"I AM WELL" by Dr. Ty. I then knew, by my faith I would be well, physically, emotionally and spiritually!! I returned to the doctor on Feb.10. Praise God, my weight was down 11 lbs., my BP was now in the 140 range, still high, but trending down, the EKG and electrocardiogram were normal!! Each morning I thank God for the WILL and the WANT to be better, and for Pastor Wesley and SEEK23. For I truly believe if not for SEEK23 I could easily have had a stroke or heart attack. But by Faith I will continue to be WELL!!

Sharon B. from Laurel, MD wrote on February 17, 2023 at 1:22 PM

There were three major areas that I needed focus on: Family, Hurt, and Health. All I can say is..."I am losing track of the dollar bills". That is a reference to an example Pastor Wesley gave during one of the morning prayer calls...where one son had two crisp $20 bills, and was laughing at the crumbled pile of bills of his brother...but on further inspection, the second brother had a total of $51. The point was, don't focus on the major blessings only, look at all the little ones, they add up. God is showing up and showing off in... Read more

There were three major areas that I needed focus on: Family, Hurt, and Health. All I can say is..."I am losing track of the dollar bills". That is a reference to an example Pastor Wesley gave during one of the morning prayer calls...where one son had two crisp $20 bills, and was laughing at the crumbled pile of bills of his brother...but on further inspection, the second brother had a total of $51. The point was, don't focus on the major blessings only, look at all the little ones, they add up. God is showing up and showing off in my life. Three visits to the ER since the fast could have been catastrophic...BUT God. God is opening doors, allowing my gifts and talents be recognized and used, restoring family unity, preparing our family for ministry, breaking strongholds in areas of eating, discipline, procrastination, holding on to past hurt, and poor communications. I could go on and on, but you get the point. I am taking the fast materials, and recordings, and will be doing a a series of smaller fasts throughout the remainder of the year, to continue the work on me that was initiated during SEEK 2023. Thank you for the vision to share the Fast materials with anyone. The seeds ASBC is sowing will have impact in so many areas, where they can't go, or are not even aware of...But God knows. God Bless!

Louanne Modeste-Sampson from London England wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:55 AM

I am pausing to worship and praise, as I do many times in my day to bless the Lord at the moment, for the Pastor and SEEK Covvenat partners, for this time of prayer and fasting. We began a ten-day prayer and fast focussing on returning to the altar of God on the 11th Of January here in London. Because I am subscribed to Alfred Street I decided to continue the journey and it has been a blessing, God has come through in a number of ways, especially in moments of sudden grief, and he answered some prayers beyond my... Read more

I am pausing to worship and praise, as I do many times in my day to bless the Lord at the moment, for the Pastor and SEEK Covvenat partners, for this time of prayer and fasting. We began a ten-day prayer and fast focussing on returning to the altar of God on the 11th Of January here in London. Because I am subscribed to Alfred Street I decided to continue the journey and it has been a blessing, God has come through in a number of ways, especially in moments of sudden grief, and he answered some prayers beyond my expectation, and I continue to seek, surrender and expect. The devotionals and the journaling have been good for my soul. The sermons have been soul-stirring, challenging, and thought-provoking. I was really thankful for the webpage playback of the prayers as it was difficult to join the call from here. In everything I give thanks, I count it all joy and move forward with confidence that I can hear God's voice, align myself to His will and feel and show His power in my life. God.s continual blessings to Pastor Wesley, Dr. Judy(my OTOG), the covenant partners and pastoral team . God is doing great things

Fatmata Williams from Windsor, Connecticut wrote on February 17, 2023 at 7:53 AM

I glorify God for allowing me to participate with ASBC and all of you on this journey. I have accomplished things I never thought possible. I grew up eating rice everyday; however, I have not had rice for the past 38 days! Where I am from, not eating rice is an impossible thought. It has not been easy but I give all the glory to God. My spending habits and engagement with social media have changed. The 6 am prayers are a God-send. I sense God in my daily interactions! God is blessing me with wisdom, patience, humility and discernment.... Read more

I glorify God for allowing me to participate with ASBC and all of you on this journey. I have accomplished things I never thought possible. I grew up eating rice everyday; however, I have not had rice for the past 38 days! Where I am from, not eating rice is an impossible thought. It has not been easy but I give all the glory to God. My spending habits and engagement with social media have changed. The 6 am prayers are a God-send. I sense God in my daily interactions! God is blessing me with wisdom, patience, humility and discernment. Reverend Wesley, we go way back to St. John’s Congregational Church in Springfield MA, so it’s amazing to see how God is using you and your ASBC team to change our lives. May God bless you and continue to use you! This is one of the best things I have ever done - seeking God through fasting for this long. I can never go back to the way things were and I pray for God’s help with that.

sandy from massachusetts wrote on February 16, 2023 at 7:15 PM

I am so grateful to God for helping me through this SEEK fast. Learning so much about managing diet and $$. God has been good. This week especially was very tempting, even though I have only done a partial fast, I have lost weight. But I arrived at work on Monday to every kind of Girl Scout Cookies (why do they always come out around Lenten season:) each day something different, Dunkin Donuts and of course chocolate, thanks to Valentine's Day. However I remained strong. Please join me in celebrating my mother's birthday yesterday. "Snooky" turned 89!!! She has been... Read more

I am so grateful to God for helping me through this SEEK fast. Learning so much about managing diet and $$. God has been good. This week especially was very tempting, even though I have only done a partial fast, I have lost weight. But I arrived at work on Monday to every kind of Girl Scout Cookies (why do they always come out around Lenten season:) each day something different, Dunkin Donuts and of course chocolate, thanks to Valentine's Day. However I remained strong. Please join me in celebrating my mother's birthday yesterday. "Snooky" turned 89!!! She has been doing well since coming out of the hospital beginning of December. I also covet your prayers for her sister SYLVIA whom I just found out has been in the hospital since this past Monday. Also for her only child, her son Kenneth who has been caring for her. Thanks to all who have been praying for me along this journey. I am always immensely encouraged by Pastor Wesley, love his honesty and transparency. Praying God's richest blessings on him, his sons whom he clearly adores and all his family. Thanks.

sherry robinson from WOODBRIDGE wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:54 PM

GOD is doing a new thing in me...he has shown me in his word as I have been reading the sword of the spirit. this has been very life-changing. I'm grateful. I am looking for the blessings to manifest afterward.

Anonymous from Alexandria City, VA wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Thanking God for allowing me to walk through a new opened door. Asking for God to bless the conversation, and the hearts and minds of everyone in the room to consider inviting me through the next open door. In Jesus’ name I trust and pray! Amen

James Fryar from Alexandria Va wrote on February 16, 2023 at 12:33 PM

Grace and Mercy Father God for all you do for me. I wanna thank ASBC and Pastor Wesley for allowing me to be a part of SEK23, I’ve fallen a couple times during SEEK23 but I got refocused and back on track. I know this will strengthen my faith and my walk with the Lord.

Marcia Drummond from Datyon wrote on February 15, 2023 at 4:11 PM

Tuesday February 7th around 7:30p my 89 year old mother went to the restroom and felt that she could no longer move her legs and she saw red, she then fell to the floor and still could not move her legs, she then dragged herself to the door to her apartment to let the EMT's in...Let me tell you "BUT GOD" see she wears a Life Alert bracelet but was not wearing it at the time because she just came in earlier from an outing, but on the way to the bathroom she grabbed the bracelet- OMG Look at God... Read more

Tuesday February 7th around 7:30p my 89 year old mother went to the restroom and felt that she could no longer move her legs and she saw red, she then fell to the floor and still could not move her legs, she then dragged herself to the door to her apartment to let the EMT's in...Let me tell you "BUT GOD" see she wears a Life Alert bracelet but was not wearing it at the time because she just came in earlier from an outing, but on the way to the bathroom she grabbed the bracelet- OMG Look at God !!! EMS came quickly....Fast Forward Wednesday February 15th she's at rehab and the doctor stated that my mother is doing excellent!!!! My mother suffered a stroke that effected her balance, but let me tell you her balance is good and she has no bruises nor any broken bones from the fall !!!! Hallelujah !!! Glory to God !!! OMG, the Lord just keep on blowing my mind, time and time again and I thank him and Love him so much !!!

Evelyn M. from Gainesville FL wrote on February 15, 2023 at 1:28 PM

I am very thankful for Pastor Wesley. I met him in 2005. Two of my daughters joined ASBC for a period of time. I view the Worship Service on U-tube & am blessed by your ministry. Blessed to connect to prayer each morning with my daughter. Seek 2023 has been a blessing of greater discernment and clarity in my study of God’s word and seeing my prayers answered. Just today He showed me the doors that He closed and the one that all who counseled me did not see was revealed to me. He added no burden. Praise the Lord... Read more

I am very thankful for Pastor Wesley. I met him in 2005. Two of my daughters joined ASBC for a period of time. I view the Worship Service on U-tube & am blessed by your ministry. Blessed to connect to prayer each morning with my daughter. Seek 2023 has been a blessing of greater discernment and clarity in my study of God’s word and seeing my prayers answered. Just today He showed me the doors that He closed and the one that all who counseled me did not see was revealed to me. He added no burden. Praise the Lord for taking me through this journey with the extended Church family of ASBC. Blessed to be a blessing. Amen!

Jill Henderson from Austin, TX wrote on February 15, 2023 at 12:13 PM

My prayer request is that we see justice on this side of glory for the brutal murder of our beloved son Bakari Henderson who was beaten to death by 9 Serbians and Greeks in Greece on 7/7/17. As we enter into the 6th year of this journey I'm also asking that our family, friends, and community be able to forgive his attackers as we fight for justice and that I not bargain or negotiate with God but that I be obedient and do His will. Amen - Thank you for your vision Pastor Wesley. I met you at Selah last... Read more

My prayer request is that we see justice on this side of glory for the brutal murder of our beloved son Bakari Henderson who was beaten to death by 9 Serbians and Greeks in Greece on 7/7/17. As we enter into the 6th year of this journey I'm also asking that our family, friends, and community be able to forgive his attackers as we fight for justice and that I not bargain or negotiate with God but that I be obedient and do His will. Amen - Thank you for your vision Pastor Wesley. I met you at Selah last year and had no idea I would be on this journey with you and so many in 2023. This 40-day fast has been a true blessing for me and I'm looking forward to what the next few days reveal.

Brie W. from Fort Washington wrote on February 15, 2023 at 12:08 PM

SEEK 2023 devotion has been a new way for my husband and I to connect spiritually. We see the work that God is doing in our lives and it's been a blessing to be on this journey. Social media was having a hold on me. I would see curated images of others and my mental would go on a spiral. I doubted my capabilities, my appearance, and became envious of what was on the screen, throwing logic out the window that a lot of that stuff is fake and borderline idolatry. Having turned off the distraction, I've been pouring into... Read more

SEEK 2023 devotion has been a new way for my husband and I to connect spiritually. We see the work that God is doing in our lives and it's been a blessing to be on this journey. Social media was having a hold on me. I would see curated images of others and my mental would go on a spiral. I doubted my capabilities, my appearance, and became envious of what was on the screen, throwing logic out the window that a lot of that stuff is fake and borderline idolatry. Having turned off the distraction, I've been pouring into me and my family more and it feels amazing to be present in all that God has for us.

Lorri Steen from Houston, Texas wrote on February 15, 2023 at 11:53 AM

I’m grateful to God that I finally got a promotion on my job after applying for several years. During the same week I received my promotion, my daughter received an offer for a paid internship this summer and my step father received a promotion and doubled his salary. God has truly blessed me spiritually and financially during this fast.

DeMarcasa from Burke, VA wrote on February 15, 2023 at 10:46 AM

I have a SEEK praise report to share with you. My 14-year-old opened up in the car today and shared how she was afraid to remove her mask at school and felt she was hiding behind her mask. She said she would try not to wear a mask in school. She shared that she was afraid of sharing the COVID virus, she was just concerned and fearful. I assured her that the blood of Jesus covered me and that no matter what, I would be fine. You have no idea how her opening her heart has been a prayer of... Read more

I have a SEEK praise report to share with you. My 14-year-old opened up in the car today and shared how she was afraid to remove her mask at school and felt she was hiding behind her mask. She said she would try not to wear a mask in school. She shared that she was afraid of sharing the COVID virus, she was just concerned and fearful. I assured her that the blood of Jesus covered me and that no matter what, I would be fine. You have no idea how her opening her heart has been a prayer of mine during this SEEK journey. And I asked her if it was ok for me to pray with her, and she said yes! I've longed for her to be open to God again and live for Christ. This was another SEEK prayer request that God would soften her heart and mind and win her back to the kingdom. I offered up a little prayer in the car for her protection as she went to school with no mask, I pleaded for God's protection as a hedge around her, and I also pleaded for the blood of Jesus over as we held hands. I've longed for her to return to her childhood faith and trust God more; she has been angry at life for so long. We have had many therapists throughout the years, and many days of me taking her midday to talk to someone about her feelings, but I knew God needed to get back in her heart. Today, I saw that! I saw God move, the God of Jacob and Isaac, and the God of David move on her spirit like never before. Please continue to pray for my only child, that she will walk into her God-given destiny in Christ Jesus. SEEKing God is moving with God given results in my home!

Marjorie Innocent from Washington DC wrote on February 15, 2023 at 7:41 AM

My SEEK journal entry for today says it all… The pandemic period has been one big humbling and growing-in-God experience for me. From Momma's financial crisis and failing health to work changes to romantic failure to financial failings to social isolation to midlife realizations, it's felt like my world has been collapsing and all I kept doing was making the wrong decisions. That was only partially true: Things were breaking down but God was about to reconstruct! When I think about how God has shown up and shown out such that Momma is now in good shape and at peace,... Read more

My SEEK journal entry for today says it all… The pandemic period has been one big humbling and growing-in-God experience for me. From Momma's financial crisis and failing health to work changes to romantic failure to financial failings to social isolation to midlife realizations, it's felt like my world has been collapsing and all I kept doing was making the wrong decisions. That was only partially true: Things were breaking down but God was about to reconstruct! When I think about how God has shown up and shown out such that Momma is now in good shape and at peace, my work is steadily growing, my finances are looking up and my outlook on the future is brighter, all as my relationship with God is getting stronger and deeper, I can say God has shown me Who is the Boss and how much I truly am nothing without His love, mercy and grace. And I'm good with the lesson. Thank You for pruning me and growing YOUR Marjorie, dear Lord God!!! Onward I go with You in humility, faith and joy. In Jesus' most blessed name, amen

Sherry Robinson from Woodbridge VA wrote on February 14, 2023 at 3:01 PM

I’m HUNGRY!!!!😂🙌🏾😘😘🥰🥰🥰🤪🤪🤣🤣🤣👀👀👀anyone seen 19 Feb 2033, please 🙏🏾 kind sir kind ma’am send it to me, I’m waiting on it, what cha grazing on ice with fork🤪🤪😜😜🤓🤓🤓🤓Happy Valentine’s Day. I’d like to know how are you handling this day and how did you do on Super Bowl Sunday with having chicken wings, dip and chips etc? Please do share. I’m yet holding on. I’m looking for all the blessings to manifest after this🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾GOD BE GLORIFIED. Love 💗 Sherry Robinson daughter of Christ JESUS

Cynthia Yarbro from Toledo wrote on February 14, 2023 at 12:36 PM

I have learned to hear the voice of God much more clearer. I've had my ups and down with the fast BUT I was and am determind to make it to the end.Will be doing more on my own as the spirit lead me.Praise God for alfredstreet ministry,and God bless you Pastor Westley

Celestyne singleton from Baltimore Maryland wrote on February 14, 2023 at 6:35 AM

Good morning Seek23 families from all over the nation🤗🤗🙏Thank you Dr.Howard j Wesley and ASBC administrators and members for being obedient for what God has call and ask of you to do during this Seek2023 fasting.As we are coming to the end of Seek23 fasting this has been a "wonderful joyful" miracles" journey for me as well as a "Hard"journey🙏 we all know the saying "Be careful what you pray for"I pray for a change with in myself with my behavior and attitude while walking in the spirit with God.I prayed Speak Lord for your servant is listening "oh boy... Read more

Good morning Seek23 families from all over the nation🤗🤗🙏Thank you Dr.Howard j Wesley and ASBC administrators and members for being obedient for what God has call and ask of you to do during this Seek2023 fasting.As we are coming to the end of Seek23 fasting this has been a "wonderful joyful" miracles" journey for me as well as a "Hard"journey🙏 we all know the saying "Be careful what you pray for"I pray for a change with in myself with my behavior and attitude while walking in the spirit with God.I prayed Speak Lord for your servant is listening "oh boy did he speak and this servant was not happy at first about what God was speaking to me about he spoke to me about forgiven those who hurt me and apologized to the those I hurted in the pass😏Myreply was "I have forgiven those people" he reply "you had but I want you to say it to them so they can hear it from you and also say Thank you to them because they are the reason we have a relationships now all this time I'm waiting to hear from God clear and this is the assignment he gives me and I had to obey because speak lord your servant is listening and obedient. AMEN🙏🙏🙏

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