Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.
Just like, Epaphras many faithful servants of the LORD around the world have prayed to God on behalf of Joseph Feeley. A young man in his early twenties, diagnosed with terminal cancer, given only two months of earthly life. Joseph loved the LORD and life, he excelled in all that he under took. A brilliant young man, that touched the lives of thousands of people, people that never met him face to face. Wherever, his name was mentioned people responded, "my church is praying for him."
On November 23, of this year I got a distant view of Joseph, as I joined hundreds of people gathering in his home church to worship, praise and pray to God on Joseph`s behalf. I know that this out pouring of love was a tremendous blessing and encouragement to Joseph and his family. As the service came to a close, I felt the nudge to go to Joseph and lay hands on him and pray, but.....but... but...is this just me thinking, or is it you, God? There where so many people, probably family and close friends surrounding Joseph and Sue was waiting for me in the lobby. But...but...but... did I ignored a nudge from God?
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God`s will for you in Christ Jesus.
As I began to fast on Ash Wednesday, I prayed and anticipated great expectations from my heavenly Father, trusting that he would direct my steps and actions! Just one week later, I am in "AWE of my LORD and MASTER" Early in the week, my friend Debbie, a personal friend of the Feeley family, said that she believed that we needed to go pray with and for Joseph, I agreed. Ash Wednesday my neighbor Gabi, who like myself had never personally met Joseph, knocked at my door telling me that she believed that we need to go to Joseph and pray. YES, God we will go! There was no doubt in my mind, God was calling us to minister and pray for Joseph and his family. As I prayed, He had me invite my Emmaus-Friend, Marcy to join us.
Thursday, one day after Ash Wednesday, Debbie made arrangements for us to visit Joseph and his family at 6:00 that evening. The entire day, I did a total fast, no food only limited liquids, I desired so to hear from God! Daniel 9:3 So I turned to the LORD GOD and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes.
As I prayed, I heard the LORD tell me to look into Joseph`s eyes, He also said, "you can now recognize my voice and trust me when I require you to obey." Yes, Father God, I know your voice! God had also instructed Gabi to look into Joseph`s eyes, adding additional confidence, that we where called for a divine mission. God had also made both Marcy and I aware that healing may be earthly or eternal. I questioned, are you sure we need to go God?
Early in the afternoon, Debbie received a call from Joseph`s Aunt Cathy, requesting that we arrive as soon as possible; Joseph had taken a turn for the worst. Instead of acting in shear panic mode I prayed and trusted God; He assured me that there was time! I called Cathy, letting her know that we would be there as soon as we could all get there, probably only one hour sooner than we had planned. Once again, after speaking with Cathy, I knew without a doubt that we had to do as God had requested.
In obedience, four women called by God, made the one hour trip to visit Joseph. We prayed, talked, comforted one another and trusted God, as Debbie drove us to Claymont. Upon arrival we where introduced to Joseph`s father and additional family; we where asked to wait, as Joseph was not quite ready for visitors. Not sure what to expect we waited, soon Aunt Cathy introduced herself to us. As we embraced her, she cried and wailed begging please help my Joseph! I was assured only by the internal strength from God, that we would do what God had sent us to do.
Joseph was propped up in a large recliner, he was but a shell of the young man, that I had viewed from afar just three months earlier. The extreme pain and agony that he suffered was devastating to witness, God was my strength! Along with his mother and father, Aunt Cathy and one other lady we prayed the LORDS prayer. Standing above Joseph, Gabi prayed in her native Romanian tongue, which brought great peace to all. Joseph`s head reclined on the pillow looking up at Gabi. I anointed Joseph with oil, inviting the presence of the Holy Spirit. I prayed silently, trusting the Holy Spirit for the words. Joseph`s father soon exited the room, perhaps not prepared for the question that Marcy would ask Joseph.
Looking directly at Joseph, Marcy asked, Joseph what do you want? Having not spoken recently, Joseph responded to be freed from these chains. God had warned up in advance that this might be our mission! Karen, Joseph`s mother, kneeling and holding her son began to pray. Oh, such beautiful heartfelt, prayers. Peace soon overtook Joseph, he rested, perhaps in the arms of Jesus! Praying, praying, praying all of us praying, prompted by the spirit I motioned to Marcy, to lead us in the singing of the LORD`S prayer. It was as if the voices of angels joined in, soon Joseph sat up and sang to the LORD with us! A moment none of us will ever forget.
Joseph looked right into my eyes, just as the LORD had instructed, I saw life! But it is only for the LORD to determine whether this life is earthly or life eternal! Joseph asked his mom for something to eat and wanted his wheel chair so that he could get up. However, the pain and agony soon returned; the hospice nurse was called to attend to Joseph`s immediate earthly needs.
Two years and two months after his original diagnosis, just four days after our visit, as the outstanding baseball player of his healthy days, JOSEPH FEELEY hit the GRAND-SLAM OF HIS LIFE and when home to spend eternity with CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR! As Joseph would say, "Going to smack it to heaven!"
Mark 5:39-43 He went in and said to them, "Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep." But they laughed at him. After he put them all out, he took the child`s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, "Talitha koum!"(which means, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!") Immediately the girl stood up and walked around(she was 12 years old). At this they were completely astonished. He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat.
Debbie, Marcy, Gabi and myself are humbled, and in awe of our amazing God for calling us to to such a sacred family time, to be the hand and feet of Jesus! Did God just walk us into scripture, while asking us to trust and know that he is GOD? Life eternal is the most precious healing of all. Thank you, God for releasing Joseph Feeley from his earthly chains. Thank you, for all of the lives that where touched and blessed by Joseph Feeley. Because of Joseph Feeley, with confidence and assurance I recognize the voice of GOD, what a precious gift to give a stranger, thank you, Joseph! I pray Father that you comfort and strengthen the Feeley family in their time of grief and great sorrow.
Romans 5:1-4 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our LORD Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our suffering, because we know that suffering produces perserverance, perserverance, character: and character hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
ALL PRAISE AND GLORY TO GOD THE FATHER. AMEN.........
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
40 Day Fast Day 383
Isaiah 58:6 Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen; to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke.
Exodus 6:6-7 Therefore, say to the Israelites; "I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians, I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke.........
I took action and God directed my steps, He used tragic events for His glory; I adhered to the commitment of sobriety. Did I attend a 12 step program, yes but only 2 meetings. At the first meeting, I boldly declared that I was there to support a friend, not God`s plan! At the second meeting, I learned that I had options, and that the truth would set me free! As of yesterday, six year of sobriety and I`m loving the life. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone and the new has come.
Sobriety for many does not come without years and years of meeting; however, after many unsuccessful attempts at sobriety, finally I am truly blessed and sober by the grace of God. Even though, I did not attend meetings, I did have a sponsor, that I spoke with on a daily basis for nearly one year. With my sponsor`s guidance and God as my accountability partner, how could I fail? Now I call my sponsor, on a yearly basis, I love to share the victory and hear the excitement in Jerry`s voice. Thank you, God for Jerry Kline!
JOSHUA 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courage. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. I have truly received God`s unmerited favor, his grace and mercy! And I like it, I like it, I like it; how did I survive without it?
Today, begins the first day of the Lenten Season, once again I will fast. This time, I am doing a modified Daniel Fast, no breads, no sweets, limited meat and a gradual step down to no caffeine! I am praying that the cleansing of junk from my system will open greater doors, to experience the majesty of JESUS and His love for me! Where will he lead me, what will he show, what will he have me do, not sure but I trust and have faith that he knows what`s best for me!
Philippians 1-29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him.
On February 20, 2006 "I" decided that "I" was going to do a 40 day fast from drinking alcohol, "I" believed that after 40 days of abstinence, that "I" would resume perhaps in moderation, to consume an occasional cocktail! Not!! If you have followed this blog for anytime, you know that my plans and God`s plans where a little out of sync. I am blessed to say that the LORD, my God was victorious, and that the vine of sobriety has now taken root through-out my dysfunctional addictive family. My brother, his wife and two nieces now walk the path of sobriety, freed from bondage! Thank you God, thank you, God!!!!
I took action and God directed my steps, He used tragic events for His glory; I adhered to the commitment of sobriety. Did I attend a 12 step program, yes but only 2 meetings. At the first meeting, I boldly declared that I was there to support a friend, not God`s plan! At the second meeting, I learned that I had options, and that the truth would set me free! As of yesterday, six year of sobriety and I`m loving the life. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone and the new has come.
Sobriety for many does not come without years and years of meeting; however, after many unsuccessful attempts at sobriety, finally I am truly blessed and sober by the grace of God. Even though, I did not attend meetings, I did have a sponsor, that I spoke with on a daily basis for nearly one year. With my sponsor`s guidance and God as my accountability partner, how could I fail? Now I call my sponsor, on a yearly basis, I love to share the victory and hear the excitement in Jerry`s voice. Thank you, God for Jerry Kline!
JOSHUA 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courage. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. I have truly received God`s unmerited favor, his grace and mercy! And I like it, I like it, I like it; how did I survive without it?
Today, begins the first day of the Lenten Season, once again I will fast. This time, I am doing a modified Daniel Fast, no breads, no sweets, limited meat and a gradual step down to no caffeine! I am praying that the cleansing of junk from my system will open greater doors, to experience the majesty of JESUS and His love for me! Where will he lead me, what will he show, what will he have me do, not sure but I trust and have faith that he knows what`s best for me!
Philippians 1-29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, thank you for loving me, Linda Squier so much, that you died on the cross for me! "I`ll never know how much it cost to see my name upon that cross!" AMEN........
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Intercession Day 382
Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Several years ago, as I prayed I heard, felt or sensed, can`t remember which, but I soon wrote the word "intercession" on the top of a page of my Bible. At the time, I wasn`t even sure what this churchy word meant! Thanks to Mr. Webster, intercession is the act of interceding, a prayer to God on behalf of another.
Since that time, God has brought the true meaning of intercession into my daily existence. I have been blessed with the gift of intercession, perhaps prayer warrior adds definition to my calling. Finally, my addictive tracts are a blessing, I love to pray and to be in the presence of those with the same passion and enthusiasm. By praying for family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, our military, accident victims, our leaders, our country and our world we are inviting the presence of God. Once we have brought needs and concerns to God, He takes over from there. Psalm 6:9 The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.
Father God, thank you for this new day, February 15, 2012, I surrender this day to you. Father God, allowed me to be blessed to be a blessing for your kingdom. Father, thank you for loving me just the way that I am, and for the faithfulness of your love, grace, mercy and favor. Father God, thank you for what happened at Jacob`s Well on Sunday. You not only left a note on my pillow you left an entire note pad! I now have a sense of peace, joy and direction! I`m counting on Jesus and Jesus is counting on me!
Father God, I pray for Rick and thank you for our marriage and growth in you! I pray for Ernie and Peggy and their children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren! I pray for Lauren, family secrets, hurt! I pray for my sister Joyce and her family, I pray that you will release her from the pain of RA, I pray that you bless and strengthen their finances. Father, I pray that as Mandy reads this, she comes to know you! I pray for Danny and Mary, Laura and her family and Little Dan. Father please bless Craig, Stephanie, Jillian, Nolan, Rick, Hope, Ricky and Oliver. Father, I pray that through Rick and I our families will come to know you better!
Psalms 70:4-5 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, "Let GOD be exalted!" Yet I am poor and needy come quickly to me, O GOD. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
Father God, I thank you for Pastor Mark, I pray for Godly wisdom, knowledge and inner peace. Please cover his father will love, peace and faith in you. Father I pray for Debbie, I pray that Lilly leans on you for peace and understanding. I pray that Debbie finds the right fit for Nathan. I pray that Susi heals from within and marches forward for your victories. I pray for Jane for healing and restoration, and thank you for the friendship that supports her. I pray that Laurie is filled enough on Sunday to make it through her week.
I pray a blessing of healing for Marilyn, Bob and Lisa, Father please send angels to comfort and protect them in their healing journey. Father, I pray that Gabbi, responds to your nudges, I pray for my mentor and friend Miss Jackie. I pray for continued healing and blessings for Dave and Chris. Once Dave is healed physically, I pray that you will walk him in and through the inner healing that he requires. Father, I pray for my God-sent friend Marcy, her family especially Amy....direct her steps, open her heart to the truth and the light! Please bless, Scruffy, too!
Father God, I pray for Rose that she receives relief from that constant pain that invades her body. I pray that she and niece, Dr. Karen enjoy the time that they send together. I pray safe travels for Dr. Karen. Father God, I pray for Carolyn and Pat as we come together for lunch tomorrow; may we enjoy one an others company. I pray that they both find what they need to fill the loneliness that they feel. I thank you for their friendship. Father God, I pray for my friend Phyllis, wish she could have lunch with us; Father, please protect, heal and strengthen her. Father God, I pray for my friend Alison and her son Billy, as they grieve the untimely death of friend, Jimmy. Bless his family and friends as they struggle to make sense of his death. Ignite a passion within us to do something about prescription drug abuse, empower us with your authority and courage!
Father, I pray for the leaders of this great country, I pray that YOU will forgives us and restore us to greatness for your glory. Reminds us of how and why this nations was formed! Father God, I pray for all of my brothers and sisters in CHRIST and for the ones that don`t know you, and need you the most!
Father God, I thank you for the opportunity to take my Generation Station group to Search Lights, tonight. Bless our time and travels. I pray that You penetrate their souls with love and grace, prepare them for this journey, called life! I pray a consuming wall of fire of protection to be around us and seal the work that has been done here by the blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ. AMEN!
Psalms 18:1-3 I love you, O LORD, my strength. The Lord is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.
Several years ago, as I prayed I heard, felt or sensed, can`t remember which, but I soon wrote the word "intercession" on the top of a page of my Bible. At the time, I wasn`t even sure what this churchy word meant! Thanks to Mr. Webster, intercession is the act of interceding, a prayer to God on behalf of another.
Since that time, God has brought the true meaning of intercession into my daily existence. I have been blessed with the gift of intercession, perhaps prayer warrior adds definition to my calling. Finally, my addictive tracts are a blessing, I love to pray and to be in the presence of those with the same passion and enthusiasm. By praying for family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, our military, accident victims, our leaders, our country and our world we are inviting the presence of God. Once we have brought needs and concerns to God, He takes over from there. Psalm 6:9 The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.
Father God, thank you for this new day, February 15, 2012, I surrender this day to you. Father God, allowed me to be blessed to be a blessing for your kingdom. Father, thank you for loving me just the way that I am, and for the faithfulness of your love, grace, mercy and favor. Father God, thank you for what happened at Jacob`s Well on Sunday. You not only left a note on my pillow you left an entire note pad! I now have a sense of peace, joy and direction! I`m counting on Jesus and Jesus is counting on me!
Father God, I pray for Rick and thank you for our marriage and growth in you! I pray for Ernie and Peggy and their children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren! I pray for Lauren, family secrets, hurt! I pray for my sister Joyce and her family, I pray that you will release her from the pain of RA, I pray that you bless and strengthen their finances. Father, I pray that as Mandy reads this, she comes to know you! I pray for Danny and Mary, Laura and her family and Little Dan. Father please bless Craig, Stephanie, Jillian, Nolan, Rick, Hope, Ricky and Oliver. Father, I pray that through Rick and I our families will come to know you better!
Psalms 70:4-5 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, "Let GOD be exalted!" Yet I am poor and needy come quickly to me, O GOD. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
Father God, I thank you for Pastor Mark, I pray for Godly wisdom, knowledge and inner peace. Please cover his father will love, peace and faith in you. Father I pray for Debbie, I pray that Lilly leans on you for peace and understanding. I pray that Debbie finds the right fit for Nathan. I pray that Susi heals from within and marches forward for your victories. I pray for Jane for healing and restoration, and thank you for the friendship that supports her. I pray that Laurie is filled enough on Sunday to make it through her week.
I pray a blessing of healing for Marilyn, Bob and Lisa, Father please send angels to comfort and protect them in their healing journey. Father, I pray that Gabbi, responds to your nudges, I pray for my mentor and friend Miss Jackie. I pray for continued healing and blessings for Dave and Chris. Once Dave is healed physically, I pray that you will walk him in and through the inner healing that he requires. Father, I pray for my God-sent friend Marcy, her family especially Amy....direct her steps, open her heart to the truth and the light! Please bless, Scruffy, too!
Father God, I pray for Rose that she receives relief from that constant pain that invades her body. I pray that she and niece, Dr. Karen enjoy the time that they send together. I pray safe travels for Dr. Karen. Father God, I pray for Carolyn and Pat as we come together for lunch tomorrow; may we enjoy one an others company. I pray that they both find what they need to fill the loneliness that they feel. I thank you for their friendship. Father God, I pray for my friend Phyllis, wish she could have lunch with us; Father, please protect, heal and strengthen her. Father God, I pray for my friend Alison and her son Billy, as they grieve the untimely death of friend, Jimmy. Bless his family and friends as they struggle to make sense of his death. Ignite a passion within us to do something about prescription drug abuse, empower us with your authority and courage!
Father, I pray for the leaders of this great country, I pray that YOU will forgives us and restore us to greatness for your glory. Reminds us of how and why this nations was formed! Father God, I pray for all of my brothers and sisters in CHRIST and for the ones that don`t know you, and need you the most!
Father God, I thank you for the opportunity to take my Generation Station group to Search Lights, tonight. Bless our time and travels. I pray that You penetrate their souls with love and grace, prepare them for this journey, called life! I pray a consuming wall of fire of protection to be around us and seal the work that has been done here by the blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ. AMEN!
Psalms 18:1-3 I love you, O LORD, my strength. The Lord is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Day 382
"STEP BY STEP," by David "Beaker" Strasser--- O GOD, YOU ARE MY GOD AND I WILL EVER PRAISE YOU. O GOD, YOU ARE MY GOD AND I WILL EVER PRAISE YOU. I WILL SEEK YOU IN THE MORNING, AND I WILL LEARN TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS, AND STEP BY STEP YOU`LL LEAD ME, AND I WILL FOLLOW YOU ALL OF MY DAYS. AND I WILL FOLLOW YOU ALL OF MY DAY, AND I WILL FOLLOW YOU ALL OF MY DAYS, AND STEP BY STEP YOU`LL LEAD ME, AND I WILL FOLLOW YOU ALL OF MY DAYS.
Father God, if only my steps were more clearly defined, life would be so much easier. Should I stay or should I go, not the first time I`ve arrived at this cross road. However, now that I eagerly desire to function in "Your Will," impetuous impromptu decisions of my past are no longer an option. Every since our contemporary worship service, Jacob`s Well, relocated from an open style of worship in a school auditorium back to the sanctuary of our traditional roots, I have felt an unsettled restless feeling. My questions and prayers are for discernment; I`m praying to discern if this is my desire or true nudges from God to go to grow?
The contempary service that I was attrached to six years ago, now struggles to step back into it`s new identity. Because of many changes and the loss of many key leaders, Jacob Well is grieving what we used to be and stress fully embracing where we are heading. Our new Pastor Mark Avens, has the difficult task of rebuilding, defining and unifying our brokenness. What is Jacob`s Well and what does God have planned for this worship service? I believe that Jacob`s Well will continue to grow and glorify God, but will move back to more traditional type of worship, with some contemporary music! Father God, where do Rick and I fit?
As a member of this church what does God expect of us. Are we obligated to remain and rebuild? Were we called there for a season and reason? Does Pastor Mark`s authority and needs for our church trump the calling for healing ministry that God has place in my heart? Can I do both? Is this indecision a test? Am I impatient, or realistically considering my age, in this choice? Am I deserting a church family or extending my church family? Is it okay to go, to grow?
Pastor Mark realizes the need for a healing and prayer ministry, however it is not currently in his top priorities! Is it permissible to take a hiatus to attended another local church that currently has a prayer and healing ministry? The same church that will soon offer classes for the MacNutt Healing Ministry, that I`ve been praying about for the last year and a half? The desires of my spirit and soul are ignited when I am in the presence of other Christians with this passion for healing. Father, God should I stay or should I go? Am I to bring this healing and prayer ministry back to Jacob`s Well?
Isaiah 60:11 Your gates will always stand open, they will never be shut, day or night, so that men may bring you the wealth of the nations----their kings led in triumphal procession.
Father God, thank you for listening to my hearts desire! If you could just leave me a note on my pillow telling me what to do, I would truly appreciate. AMEN
Isaiah 55:10-11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth; It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Hum! Guess you`ll get back to me in your time.....is it merely that Jacob`s Well time and my time are out of sync? I LOVE YOU FATHER GOD!
Father God, if only my steps were more clearly defined, life would be so much easier. Should I stay or should I go, not the first time I`ve arrived at this cross road. However, now that I eagerly desire to function in "Your Will," impetuous impromptu decisions of my past are no longer an option. Every since our contemporary worship service, Jacob`s Well, relocated from an open style of worship in a school auditorium back to the sanctuary of our traditional roots, I have felt an unsettled restless feeling. My questions and prayers are for discernment; I`m praying to discern if this is my desire or true nudges from God to go to grow?
The contempary service that I was attrached to six years ago, now struggles to step back into it`s new identity. Because of many changes and the loss of many key leaders, Jacob Well is grieving what we used to be and stress fully embracing where we are heading. Our new Pastor Mark Avens, has the difficult task of rebuilding, defining and unifying our brokenness. What is Jacob`s Well and what does God have planned for this worship service? I believe that Jacob`s Well will continue to grow and glorify God, but will move back to more traditional type of worship, with some contemporary music! Father God, where do Rick and I fit?
As a member of this church what does God expect of us. Are we obligated to remain and rebuild? Were we called there for a season and reason? Does Pastor Mark`s authority and needs for our church trump the calling for healing ministry that God has place in my heart? Can I do both? Is this indecision a test? Am I impatient, or realistically considering my age, in this choice? Am I deserting a church family or extending my church family? Is it okay to go, to grow?
Pastor Mark realizes the need for a healing and prayer ministry, however it is not currently in his top priorities! Is it permissible to take a hiatus to attended another local church that currently has a prayer and healing ministry? The same church that will soon offer classes for the MacNutt Healing Ministry, that I`ve been praying about for the last year and a half? The desires of my spirit and soul are ignited when I am in the presence of other Christians with this passion for healing. Father, God should I stay or should I go? Am I to bring this healing and prayer ministry back to Jacob`s Well?
Isaiah 60:11 Your gates will always stand open, they will never be shut, day or night, so that men may bring you the wealth of the nations----their kings led in triumphal procession.
Father God, thank you for listening to my hearts desire! If you could just leave me a note on my pillow telling me what to do, I would truly appreciate. AMEN
Isaiah 55:10-11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth; It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Hum! Guess you`ll get back to me in your time.....is it merely that Jacob`s Well time and my time are out of sync? I LOVE YOU FATHER GOD!
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