Dear Friend,
You are helping reach countless people with the Gospel through our TV spots that air across the month. I’m so grateful for this unique opportunity to point people from all walks of life to Jesus Christ. This life-changing ministry would not be possible without friends like you.
In addition to a clear presentation of the Gospel, every TV spot features the number for the Billy Graham 24/7 Prayer Line. As I write, we are thanking God for our two millionth answered call! Many people ask for prayer for family members or personal struggles—and others want to know more about “the good news of the Lord Jesus” (Acts 11:20, NASB). We praise God for the opportunity to respond to each of them with His love and truth.
Will you pray for every person who will hear the Gospel through these spots? Let’s ask God to continue working powerfully through this ministry.
Thank you again for your prayerful support.
May God richly bless you,
Franklin Graham | President & CEO
*Names and photos changed to protect privacy
From Overwhelming Doubt to Unspeakable Joy
Svetlana* had a heavy heart when she saw one of our Gospel TV spots. She called in and explained that she was deeply confused about whether or not she was a Christian. At times she felt like God could never forgive all of her sins, and she was weighed down by guilt—but the message she heard on TV had given her hope. Our representative answered Svetlana’s questions using Scripture, assuring her that “there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death” (Romans 8:1–2, NASB). Svetlana prayed to embrace that truth, confessing her sin and receiving Christ as Lord and Savior. Our team member also prayed for her and asked God to fill her heart and mind with peace before their conversation ended.
Her Stress Helped Her Find the Savior
Lila* saw one of our Gospel TV spots and decided she wanted to talk to someone on the prayer line about how stressed she is. She told our staff that she is dealing with a lot at home—both with her family and her finances.
When the conversation eventually turned to faith, Lila shared that she was a religious person and went to church, but it quickly became clear she didn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.The two talked about the Gospel, and then Lila said she was ready to receive Jesus Christ. She prayed with genuine repentance and faith, embracing the Good News that “He Himself is the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 2:2, NASB). Our team member told Lila we would send her a new Bible since she doesn’t already own one and encouraged her to begin reading God’s Word every day. We praise God for calling Lila to Himself.
He Felt God Calling Him
Nick* called the Billy Graham 24/7 Prayer Line with a lot on his mind. He had just watched one of our Gospel spots, and he was eager to talk to someone. He explained that he had gone to church as a child, but now, decades later, he had no relationship with God. After a recent cancer diagnosis, he had felt the Lord drawing him to Himself—and now the TV spot had given him an opportunity to respond to the Holy Spirit. During a conversation with our prayer line attendant, Nick asked Jesus Christ to forgive his sin and become Lord of his life. As soon as he finished praying, he enthusiastically shared that he felt more joy than he had since he was a little boy! Before the call ended, our team member directed Nick to resources that will help him grow closer to the Lord.
Gospel Hope in the Face of Grief
Owen* was grieving the loss of his father when he saw one of our TV spots. He followed along as Franklin shared the Gospel, and then he decided to call the Billy Graham 24/7 Prayer Line. Our representative listened compassionately and then used Scripture to address his doubts and questions. Owen said he was ready to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and prayed to embrace new life in Him. While he was still on the phone, he went and found his Bible and recorded his life-changing decision in the front. Before their call ended, Owen told our team member that he was planning to share the number for the prayer line with his mom, who is also grieving and does not know the Lord yet.
‘What’s This All About?’
Ryan* recently called in on the prayer line and got right to the point after he saw a spot on TV at home. “What’s this all about?” he asked Santos, one of our associates. Ryan was eager to know more, but he wanted to talk to someone about his decision to embrace the Gospel. Santos carefully explained what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. A few minutes later, Ryan prayed to surrender his life to the Lord. After praying, he asked Santos how to pursue a deep relationship with the Savior. He pointed Ryan to our free online discipleship resources, promised to send him a Bible, and helped him access our church locator tool. Ryan said he was looking forward to attending a nearby church—and he planned to bring his fiancée with him. Will you ask the Lord to work in both of their lives?
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