Virginia pastor cites 'profound' message in Psalm 145 as 'lifeline' in 'darkest times'

A "simple yet profound" verse from the Bible "speaks to the core of our spiritual and physical sustenance, reminding us of God's unwavering provision and care," pastor Işık Abla of Virginia told Fox News Digital.

She referenced Psalm 145:16: "The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs."

The verse is from Psalms, a collection of 150 poems, songs and prayers written in ancient Hebrew, according to the website Bible Project. A little less than half these psalms are attributed to King David, about a third are anonymous — and the rest are attributed to a variety of authors.

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Psalm 145 is attributed to King David. 

Abla is senior pastor of Dream Church International in Virginia Beach and the author of many Christian books. Born in Turkey and raised as a Muslim, she moved to America while fleeing an abusive marriage, as her website notes. 

Acknowledging God's constant presence and care for humanity can be difficult, she said. 

"In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it's easy to forget the profound truths that anchor us in faith and provide solace amid the chaos."

For Abla, this line from Psalm 145 "is not just a comforting phrase for me — it is a lifeline that has seen me through some of the darkest times of my life." 

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She continued, "As a single mother, I faced challenges that seemed insurmountable. I remember the days when I was broke and struggled to provide for my daughter. There were times when I couldn't see a way forward, yet God always provided. When it seemed there was no way, He made a way." 

This was especially true when Abla was diagnosed with cancer, she said. 

"The fear and uncertainty were overwhelming, but God brought healing into my life," she said. 

"Through the support of doctors, friends and my unwavering faith, I experienced His healing touch. It was a journey that strengthened my faith and deepened my trust in His plan," Abla said.

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During "times of deep loneliness," God still came through, she said.

He "provided friends who became like family," Abla said. "Their support and love were tangible reminders of His presence and care."

"I'll never forget the period when I was sleeping in my car with my daughter, feeling utterly helpless and lost," she said. 

"In the midst of that despair, God provided shelter for us. It was an act of divine intervention that reassured me of His constant watch over us." 

God, Abla said, "has been a good, good Father, meeting our needs in ways I could never have imagined." 

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God's faithfulness, she said, "has been a testament to the truth of Psalm 145." 

Anyone struggling today, whether it's financially, mentally or physically, can find strength in this verse, Abla said. 

"God sees you, and He is ready to provide," she said. 

"His hand is not too short to save, and His love for you is immeasurable." 

Even when things seem unclear or hopeless, "God will meet your needs," she said.

"He is the same God who provided for me and my daughter, who healed me, who brought friends into my life, and who gave us shelter," Abla said. 

"He will do the same" for others, she said.

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God, she said, "is a good, good Father, and His hand will always feed us, answering all our needs." 

Kamala Harris to attend Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's funeral in Texas

Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to attend the funeral service for her "dear friend," the late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, in Houston later this week.

The "Celebration of Life" is scheduled for Thursday at Fallbrook Church, according to Jackson Lee's office.  

Other elected officials in the U.S. and abroad are also expected to attend the service, according to Fox 26.

Jackson Lee died on July 19 at the age of 74 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband, Elwyn Lee, and her two children, Jason and Erica.

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She also previously battled breast cancer, having been diagnosed in 2011, before announcing the following year she was cancer free.

The congresswoman had represented Texas' 18th congressional district for 30 years. Prior to her time in Congress, Jackson Lee served as a judge before she was elected to an at-large Houston City Council seat in 1989.

Last year, she ran an unsuccessful campaign for Houston mayor, losing by a wide margin to then-state Sen. John Whitmire, also a Democrat, before announcing she would seek re-election to Congress.

Harris said after Jackson Lee's death that the congresswoman was a "tenacious advocate for justice and a tireless fighter for the people of Houston and the people of America." The vice president also remembered her as a "dear friend for many years, and a fellow member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated."

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"As a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, I had the opportunity to work closely with her on many issues and to observe her leadership firsthand. She was relentless — one of our nation's fiercest, smartest, and most strategic leaders in the way she thought about how to make progress happen," Harris said in a July 20 statement. "There was never a trite or trivial conversation with the Congresswoman. She was always fighting for the people of Houston and the people of America."

Jackson Lee, Harris' statement said, was "first and foremost, a leader dedicated to serving the people of her beloved city."

"Congresswoman Jackson Lee was also a national leader," Harris' statement added. "As a champion for women’s rights, she played a vital role in reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, landmark legislation that improved the lives of millions of women and girls across the country. She also authored the law that made Juneteenth a national holiday, a law I was proud to co-sponsor as a United States Senator. She saw what could be — a nation that is more equal, more fair, and more free — and she dedicated her life to realizing that vision."

This is the vice president's third visit to Texas in the last month and second since she became the Democratic Party's presumptive presidential nominee, including a trip to Houston last week.

Harris visited Houston's Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday to receive a briefing on the recovery efforts following Hurricane Beryl. The next day, she delivered remarks at the American Federation of Teachers' 88th national convention.

Earlier this month, she was in Dallas to give a speech at an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. convention.