Stories

My husband and I had a very stressful day with our teenage son who is going through some mental health issues. I was feeling very overwhelmed and exhausted emotionally, physically and mentally. These battles with my son have been going on for quite a few months and we have just felt like no one understands, no one can help, and our resources were depleted. I had just gotten off the phone with my mom venting about the latest issues and she reminded me that she was praying for me and my son and to keep praying for him and God knows what plans he has in store. As soon as I hung up I turned on the radio and the first song that played was Matthew West’s song “Don’t stop Praying”. Every word in that song spoke truth into me. It was exactly what I needed to hear in that moment. Don’t stop calling on Jesus name, keep pounding on heavens door and let your knees wear out the floor! It was a great reminder that God hears us when we cry out to him, he’s listening, and he wants to help us. Don’t stop praying!!

It’s been a few years now but I lost my wife to covid. She always had 102.5 playing, while I wasn’t one for music. Three days after her passing was the first time I turned on music since her passing. The song no scars in heaven started to play! It was such a powerful moment as I sat in my car crying to that song. My wife suffered from a rare autoimmune disease which left scars on her, while now she has a perfect scarless body free of pain! For the next week I fell into dark times of depression when I turned the station back on and the song played again. I broke down and really listened to the lyrics. It was that song that pulled my mind out of the darkness, pulled me out of the “what if” thoughts, and allowed me to live in the moment again. I leaned on the lord and my kids to move forward. The road has been extremely rough at times but that’s just Satan trying to get a foothold in my life. I will say I don’t attend church anymore and my faith has been tested. I curse the lord why in the rough times but when I get through those times it’s because I come back to him. It’s just amazing how the two times I needed something, the lord put that song on your station and I turned it on at that exact time. Since her passing I have donated what I could but I feel like it won’t be enough as this station is a beacon of light in a world of darkness.Thank you

Recently I was coming out of work, nearly an hour late, after a stressful night. Usually when I get in my car for the drive home, I take the time to listen to the day’s readings, but I had the radio going from the afternoon, and the first thing I heard was, “Forget about the graveyard shift. This is the grace shift,” and I thought, yeah. It was a terrible shift, but it was also filled with grace, and I’m so lucky to have this job and support my family. And immediately afterwards, the song Counting My Blessings came on, and I just knew it was meant for me. And I prayed the whole way home in praise of Him, from whom all blessings flow!

“This past weekend, I had the chance to attend a youth group retreat at Timber Lee. On the Saturday night of the retreat, we gathered for a time of worship. As the band played the song “amazing grace (broken vessels)”, I was overwhelmed by a powerful yet peaceful presence. The lyrics and music seemed to speak directly to my heart, and I found myself dropping to my knees in a moment of profound surrender. In that sacred space, I felt God’s Spirit move mightily. The weight of the world seemed to lift off my shoulders, and I experienced a deep sense of God’s love and acceptance washing over me. It was as if all my worries and anxieties faded away, and all that remained was the awareness of God’s sovereign presence. That night, I rededicated my life to following Christ wholeheartedly. I left the worship service with a renewed passion and a firm commitment to live out my faith with greater intentionality. The experience at Timber Lee was a pivotal moment that has continued to shape and transform me in the weeks since. I am forever grateful for how God met me there in such a tangible way.”

We were out at the lake and a storm came through and the winds were so strong! All out of nowhere my son who is fishing starts singing worship songs and once he got louder than the storm, it stopped, like it stopped right there, in the hurling winds and rain it stopped. Thank god!

I am so thankful for how God has provided community! He has put people into my life whether at church, work, or elsewhere who have been able to speak into certain situations in my life right as I am walking through them. It is so true that God’s love is seen through His people. I am so thankful for Christian community and how these individuals have encouraged me, challenged me, prayed for me, and have been in my corner throughout it all. One thing that is always an encouragement is when someone sends me a song, most-likely played on your station. It helps me remember the truth. Praise God for the gift of Christian community!

The Thursday before Easter I was very touched by the truth of God’s Love for us. I saw a post that said, “What would you do if you knew it was the last day of your life here on earth? Jesus washed His friends feet.♥️” I really was touched by that picture of God’s tender love! That day something amazing happened! It was a beautiful moment when I felt my “Feet” were washed by Jesus. I was at the grocery store checking out and a few people that were behind us only had a few items so we let them go ahead of us in line. Next we went ahead to get checked out. When I went to pay for my groceries they had been paid! The person said “you had done something kind for those people, I just wanted to do something kind for you!” Flabbergasted! That was my reaction! I have been blessed with the Love of my Heavenly Father and he whispered in the heart of a stranger to wash my feet! Blessed beyond all measure! Dear Lord May my last days on earth be like you! Washing the feet of my brothers and sisters! ♥️

Update** I just want to start off by saying “Fight on my knees” is a great song, as well as “Tomorrow.” There are more songs as well that are wonderful. It’s always in my mind not to give up. God is in control! I’m a surviver in recovery. Jesus saved my life in July of 2022. When He did I re-dedicated my life to Christ. I just got baptized on March 24th of this year. My son did last year as well. I love my church. I became a manager at my job last year. Finally, I was able to get a new car for the kids and I. I feel if I keep my eyes focused on Jesus, he guide me where to go. Thank you life 102.5, you have helped me as well.

Moving from Milwaukee to Madison in a snow storm and as I went off the ramp my car spun out and I ended up on the side of the road. My husband was ahead of me with the truck and all the stuff plus 2 cats. Two guys came and helped me off of the embankment. God was with me that night. Another time moving from Oklahoma to Arizona, I was driving the car and my husband was driving the moving van. Somehow I lost him and didn’t know where he turned off, but I turned down the right street and found him. God was with me then too.Guess we shouldn’t drive at night when we move any more. Have a blessed day. Thanks for all you do.

My husband struggled with drug addiction for many years. On December 4th he passed away due to suicide by overdose. God has been getting me through this with prayers from many people and me just holding on to him and my faith to get me through each day. God has always worked in my life through music. I’ve heard the song Strong by Ann Wilson many times and recently the words of the song have really meant a lot to me. During this time so many people have said what a strong woman I am and I know that my strength comes from God and nowhere else because I can’t do this without him. Thank you for the uplifting music everyday.