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Oct. 17, 2024

LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 17, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Pastor Chris Garcia experienced his own patch of spiritual dryness that temporarily sapped his spirit. However, through this period, God sent a soul-shaking message to him: You do not need to feel Me to please Me.

In his book, Fresh Oil, Pastor Chris Garcia implores us to glorify God whether we emotionally feel His presence or not. God deserves all our praises and prayers. Even when we think He is far, He is always near to us. In the highs and the lows of life, focus on the Lord and He will keep you steady (ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-395-2).

"They that sow to the flesh will from the flesh reap death and corruption, but they that sow to please the Spirit will from the Spirit reap life everlasting," Garcia said.

Fresh Oil is all about being imbued by the Spirit. Although there are many times when God will not directly reveal Himself to us, we are anointed all the same! To be daily doused in His oil, we must choose to stay close to God – to seek Him first. Many Christians believe that God should always initiate; however, that is not the truth. There are several seasons throughout our lives where God wants us to make the first move!

"The fire that had once consumed me started to dwindle down by the complacent lukewarm waters of life," Garcia said. "Hope deferred makes the heart sick."

Without God's constant check-ins, we are quick to lose our convictions. So, in a dry season, our minds easily fall to fleshly temptations. It is often in the times that we cannot sense God that a greater glory will be gained when we run toward Him with all our hearts.
 
As such, Fresh Oil calls all believers to draw near to God no matter what! Even without a grandiose sign, you must practice patience and continue to serve Him. The Lord is trustworthy in every way and in every stage of your lives, so stick with Him as He has stuck with you.

Chris Garcia is the Founder of Father's Glory International.
Father's Glory is devoted to promoting God's manifested presence and power through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the Father's Glory, and it is through the unveiling of the Son that lives are transformed. Chris is also a revivalist with a heart for the local church and serves as the lead overseer at House of Glory in Fort Smith, Arkansas. House of Glory is a Spiritfilled, Fivefold Apostolic revival hub that exists to cultivate the presence of God and the power of the Gospel regionally and internationally. God is looking for those who will give Him a place to rest and allow His people to interact with His presence, power, and glory. 2 Corinthians 3:18 says, "But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. It is for His Glory that we proclaim His Name." He & his wife, Zuly, reside in the Fort Smith area with their three children.

Get connected with Garcia
Facebook: @ChrisZulyGarcia
YouTube: @ChrisGarcia.
Instagram: @fathersgloryintl

Title: Fresh Oil: Secrets to Intimacy With the Holy Spirit | Release Date: November 12, 2024 | Retail: $19.99 | ISBN-13: 978‐1‐63641‐395‐2 | E-Book ISBN: 978‐1‐63641‐396‐9 | Binding: Trade Paper | Size: 5.5" x 8.25" x 0.48" | Page Count: 208 | Hometown: Greenwood, AR | BISAC Category: RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth, RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Growth, RELIGION / Christian Living / Inspirational

To interview Garcia or for a review copy, please contact [email protected].

SOURCE Charisma Media