POWERFUL TESTIMONIES FROM
TRAVELERS IMPACTED BY PRAY BILLBOARDS
Anonymous — I love this organization and the woman running it! Their message of reminding people to pray is beautiful. I love seeing the billboards when I’m driving, they remind me to pause my thoughts for a moment and give thanks to GOD.
Cyndi — Every time I see the billboard it reminds me to talk to the Lord. Thank you!
Anonymous — On our way to TN and saw this!!! AWESOME!!!
Cammie — Last fall my husband lost his job. We did not have a clear path about how we were going to make ends meet. It was incredibly stressful despite having the core knowledge, that God is always with us, and everything happens for a reason. There were countless times I succumbed to worry when I knew better. On several occasions, while mentally spiraling while commuting, I would pass this beautiful message from God on a billboard. It reminded me to stop my stinking thinking and turn to prayer instead of worry. This beautiful message continually brought peace into my life.
Molly — I love the billboards and see them everywhere!
Taylor — Every time I see a Pray billboard I feel Inspired to open a bible and read it!!
Anonymous — Last night, my daughter called me from IU to tell me her car got towed because she was parked in a spot without a parking permit. Needless to say, being woken up and having to drive to Bloomington at midnight did not make me happy. As a matter of fact, I think I was seeing red and was probably going to say or do something that I was going to regret or even arrested because I was super mad at the tow truck company.
So I’m driving south on I-69 and I see the PRAY Billboard in Martinsville. As I’m driving.. saying and thinking things out of anger, I decided to PRAY because I felt if I didn’t, I was definitely going to end up in jail. So.. needless to say, I prayed the entire way from Martinsville to Bloomington, paid the tow fee and took care of my little princess.
I share because that PRAY Billboard really helped me re-focus and calm down. I believe GOD used it in a mighty way and I’m very grateful! So thank you, I truly believe it was a GOD thing for it being there because without it, and how mad I was last night… I have no idea how I would have reacted.
A PRAYER FOR WALTER On December 11th , I was returning from taking the People for CHRIST – PRAY Billboard Mission van for service. On the way back, I stopped at the grocery store to pick up a few things before the predicted snow and bitter cold rolled in. I parked the van a good distance out in the parking lot, away from any cars so that I could pull right out and be on my way easily. There was no car directly in front of me or to my left, but there was a car opposite me one space over. After I had parked, I got out my phone to check my messages before going into the store and I saw someone pull in front of me and immediately thought they were going to foil my escape plan. The approaching car squeezed between my front bumper and the car facing me one space over and I immediately said aloud, “what is this guy doing, there’s a whole parking lot out there.” Then I saw the driver motion for me to roll down the window. I had momentarily forgotten that I was sitting in the PRAY Billboard Mission van — a rolling replica of our PRAY Billboards, complete with the bold words “PRAY – TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE”, a Bible graphic, and a large QR code, all on the exterior. I rolled down the window and the driver said, “I saw the message on your van,” and I immediately remembered the vehicle I was driving and understood why he had gone out of his way to stop me. He said, “I saw your van and circled back so I could read the message again and wanted to tell you how important I think this message to PRAY is in the times we’re living in.” I told him that we believed this too. Then he shared something very personal. He shared, “Only a few people know this, but I’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and I recently had a heart stent procedure.”
My wife and children want me to pursue treatment, but part of me just wants to let the LORD do what He will with me. Then I saw this van today and it felt like a message from GOD — that is why I asked you to roll down the window. I needed to talk to you.” I told Walter that I understood how he felt, having faced physical challenges myself. I shared with him, that this message came directly from the LORD to Lisa Young with instructions to place it on billboards and that we truly believe the HOLY SPIRIT uses this simple billboard message — “PRAY – TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE”— to speak directly into people’s lives, because time really is of the essence in the times in which we are living. I told him it was his sign to PRAY for more direction from the LORD on his future steps. I also told him that we had just placed our 154th PRAY Billboard, and that these billboards now stand across America, quietly calling hearts back to JESUS through PRAYER. It was then that he told me his name was Walter and asked for my name. After we exchanged names, I told him I would pray for him. In return, he promised to pray for our mission — especially that we would reach our goal of 250 PRAY Billboard placements by America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, that I had told him about while we were chatting. Walter said he wanted to drive around the van one last time take a photo of the QR code on the van and donate to help further the mission and as he drove away, I sat for a short while, deeply moved. On that quiet, chilly December day, just before Christmas, I remembered that this season is about celebrating how GOD entered a troubled world to offer hope, light, and redemption. I realized I had just experienced firsthand what so many of our written testimonies describe — that the PRAY Billboards people see on highways and roads across America are indeed used by the HOLY SPIRIT to gently redirect them, whatever their circumstances, back to Him through Prayer.
Walter was right. Our nation — and our world — needs PRAYER now more than ever, especially during this Christmas season. Scripture tells us, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). The birth of JESUS is GOD’s answer to a world in need — a reminder that when darkness presses in, He invites us to come to Him in Prayer. In 2020, the LORD spoke to Lisa Young, telling her to place this message on billboards. Since that time Lisa has been obedient to proclaim this simple but urgent message. Every time an encounter like this happens, it is just as thrilling and humbling as the very first written testimony we ever received. Proof to us that the LORD indeed works through these billboards to reach those he cannot reach any other way. This Christmas, as we reflect on the miracle of CHRIST’s birth and the hope He brings, we would like to ask our readers to consider two things. First, please join us in praying for Walter — for wisdom, peace, and healing in his days ahead. Second, prayerfully consider a year-end donation or a monthly commitment to help us continue this mission and reach our 2026 goals. Just imagine how many lives can be touched by a PRAY Billboard on their highway or the thousands who have experienced this “message from GOD” like Walter did but didn’t take the time to write a testimony — people who, in a quiet moment on the road, are turned back to GOD, and perhaps even Salvation. “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” (Isaiah 9:2). Even the single word — PRAY — can be that light GOD uses to draw a searching heart back to Him. We wanted to share this beautiful GOD ordained experience with our readers during the Christmas season. We hope that this straightforward yet impactful message, “PRAY – TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE,” will inspire people to turn to the LORD, and that you will help us spread this important message that America needs during these challenging times – written by Sheila
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At People for CHRIST- PRAY Billboard Mission, testimonies are an important reminder that GOD can use even the simplest moments to reach hearts through His HOLY SPIRIT to encourage faith and point people toward the truth. Through PRAY Billboards, Christian Billboards that are placed in communities across America, countless individuals encounter messages of hope, prayer, encouragement, and Biblical truth during everyday life. This testimony page exists to share some of those stories and demonstrate the real impact the PRAY Billboards Mission can have.
The people most likely to connect with People for CHRIST Ministries include Christians, churches, pastors, donors, volunteers, families, and community supporters who believe visible faith-based outreach still matters. Many visitors to this page are searching for evidence that Christian Billboards truly make a difference. The testimonies shared here reveal how God can use a public message at exactly the right moment in someone’s life.
People for CHRIST – PRAY Billboard Mission offers several ministry services including billboard evangelism campaigns, prayer-centered outreach, public encouragement messaging, church partnerships, donor-supported ministry efforts, and community awareness campaigns. Through Christian Billboards, we seek to place the LORD’s Message where people can encounter the hope that can save Souls outside traditional ministry settings.
Many supporters ask why testimonies matter so much. The answer is simple: testimonies remind us that ministry is about people, not simply advertising space. Behind every billboard campaign are individuals facing struggles, loneliness, fear, uncertainty, grief, addiction, hopelessness, or spiritual questions. Sometimes one visible message can interrupt despair and remind someone that GOD sees them and cares deeply about them.
What makes People for CHRIST – PRAY Billboard Mission unique is our dedicated one-pointed focus to share a single simple Message, “PRAY – TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE”, given by the LORD, through billboard evangelism at His request in a time when the WORLD HAS GONE MAD and people are struggling to make sense of what is going on around them. While other online ministries continue growing rapidly, the Christian Billboards of People for CHRIST – PRAY Billboard Mission remain a powerful avenue, beyond the congestion offering a bold, clear and simple platform that is seen by millions weekly. The PRAY Billboards reach people in the physical world during real-life situations. Someone driving home after a difficult day, sitting in traffic, or traveling through an unfamiliar city may unexpectedly encounter a message that brings peace, conviction, encouragement, or renewed faith. For the lost soul they offer an invitation by the HOLY SPIRIT to return to GOD.
The testimonies we receive come from ordinary people who experienced extraordinary encouragement through this simple public message to “PRAY – TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE”. Some individuals describe feeling emotionally overwhelmed before seeing a billboard message that reminded them to PRAY or TRUST GOD. Others share how Christian Billboards sparked conversations within families, encouraged church attendance, or renewed spiritual curiosity or gives them a direct answer they have been seeking.
People for CHRIST – PRAY Billboard Mission serves communities throughout the United States. Our outreach efforts continue expanding as supporters, churches, volunteers, and billboard companies partner with us to this Message in highly visible locations. Every testimony reminds us that public Christian outreach can affect people from every background and stage of life.
One reason supporters trust People for CHRIST – PRAY Billboard Mission is our commitment to integrity, stewardship, and selfless commitment without pay to do the LORD’s work. We understand that people want assurance that their support contributes to meaningful outreach. That is why we prayerfully evaluate billboard opportunities and seek locations where Christian Billboards can reach large numbers of people consistently.
Another question people ask is how Christian Billboard outreach actually works. The PRAY Billboard Mission collaborates with billboard companies, donors, churches, and volunteers to find locations for campaigns. The Message is always the same, “PRAY-TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.” This message was given to founder Lisa Young by the LORD in 2020 and is always the same on every billboard while the graphics do change in clear and respectful ways for each Christian Billboard placed. in clear and respectful ways.
The history of People for CHRIST – PRAY Billboard Mission began with a command from the LORD to use modern advertising tools for eternal purposes to broadcast His Message. In Habakkuk 2:2 TLB we read, “And the Lord said to me, “Write my answer on a billboard, large and clear, so that anyone can read it at a glance and rush to tell the others.”
The founder faithfully pursued public billboard space to receive this important Message. By seeking interstate, roadside, highway, and city street locations where people could encounter this Message and spiritual encouragement.
Our ministry operates according to several core values including prayer, compassion, integrity, stewardship, servant leadership, accountability, and faithfulness. These values guide every billboard placement and every partnership relationship. We believe quality matters because every outreach effort publicly represents CHRIST.
People frequently ask what makes People for CHRIST – PRAY Billboard Mission different from other Christian Billboard organizations. One important difference is the consistency and visibility of Christian Billboards. Unlike temporary online posts that disappear quickly, billboard messages remain visible day and night to thousands of drivers and travelers daily. This ongoing visibility creates repeated opportunities for encouragement, reflection, and salvation.
Visitors often wonder whether supporting a Christian Billboard outreach is worthwhile compared to other ministry opportunities. We believe the PRAY Billboard Mission’s work alongside churches, missions, online ministries, and personal evangelism create a broader public witness. Public outreach can reach individuals who may never search online for spiritual content or attend church voluntarily. We like to say that our ministry reaches people beyond church walls.
People who contact People for CHRIST Ministries can expect friendly communication, responsiveness, and sincere appreciation. We value every testimony because every story represents a life touched in some way through this public Christian outreach.
Some frequently asked questions involve where billboards are placed, how campaigns are funded, how long messages remain displayed, and how people can support future outreach. Campaign details vary depending on location, availability, and sponsorship opportunities, but every campaign is approached prayerfully and strategically.
The best way to move forward with People for CHRIST- PRAY Billboard Mission is to become involved. Visitors can share testimonies, support the mission financially, volunteer, PRAY for campaigns, subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for ministry updates, or help connect billboard companies with our organization. Every partnership helps expand the reach of Christian Billboards into more communities.
If you are asking yourself what you should do right now after visiting this Testimonies page, the answer is simple: connect with us. Read the stories, share the mission, PRAY for future outreach, and discover how Christian Billboards continue bringing hope, encouragement, and Biblical truth to people throughout America every single day.
