{"id":37245,"date":"2024-06-20T10:08:36","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=37245"},"modified":"2024-06-20T10:08:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:08:36","slug":"danny-gokey-urges-followers-to-stop-striving-and-trust-in-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2024\/06\/danny-gokey-urges-followers-to-stop-striving-and-trust-in-god.html","title":{"rendered":"Danny Gokey Urges Followers to Stop Striving and Trust in God"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Christian songwriter and singer Danny Gokey took to Instagram recently to uplift and pray for his audience. The \u201cStay Strong\u201d singer started by encouraging people to stop striving and trust in God. Gokey said, \u201cHey, guys, I just want to say a quick prayer for you. I don\u2019t know what you\u2019re walking through or what you\u2019re going through, but here\u2019s what I know. That the Good Shepherd, Jesus, is on your side. And no matter where you are, He\u2019s leading you in good and green pastures. He wants to give rest to your soul. So today, cease from striving.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then, Gokey prayed for everyone. He said, \u00a0Father, in the name of Jesus, I just ask that you would pour out your blessing, which you\u2019ve already done on the cross, pour out your blessing on them. Let their hearts be open to receive it, God. May they cease from striving, may they be still and know that you are God. God, may they understand that because of Jesus\u2019 sacrifice on the cross, that you\u2019re supplying all their needs. No longer is it \u2018gotta do, gotta do, gotta do.\u2019 I just receive by faith the provision. I receive by faith the healing. Because God, your Son, paid the price for salvation. It\u2019s no longer works lest any man can boast. And I pray that people walk in rest and receive their identity through you. Stop striving and be blessed and walk in favor in the name of Jesus.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Fans commented with thankfulness for the prayer. \u201cAmen! Thank you, Danny, for this beautiful reminder of God\u2019s covenant for us all!\u201d one user said. Another person\u00a0responded<\/a>, \u201cThank you for your powerful prayer, Danny. Perfect timing, praise Jesus!\u201d Gokey got his start on \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d and since then has inspired the world with positive and faith-filled music. CHVN Radio reported that Gokey will release a new album this summer.<\/p>\n

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