(Continued from 'A Distressing Day.'
For that first year of a yo-yo ride between fear and faith, I had prayed mostly by myself about the uncertain things I was facing, because I hadn't told anyone else. There were times when I didn't even know how to begin praying, I was so afraid. And God gave me a Gift. Nearly every time I opened my mouth to pray, or if I began to think about my situation in fear, the Holy Spirit prayed through me, in words I didn't understand. I didn't know what He was saying, but I knew that He knew what to say. So I have leaned on Him for all this time, letting Him carry my heart to God on the words of His will, and He hasn't let me down. I feel intervention, and comfort when He prays. I know He is interceding for me and for other concerns that weigh heavy on my mind. And maybe for things that are too big for me to know.
This is a precious gift. It has been so personal and private that I hesitate to say it to anyone, except maybe you will need this gift at an intense trial in your life. If He comes to you this way, trust Him and receive the gift of His intercession. He knows what to pray for when we can't even think.
Then God gave me another gift. The Network.
When I went into surgery (a future post), there were about 8 -10 people waiting with me for the surgery nurse to come take me away. Fonda told the nurses this was my network, like the Verizon commercials. And she is right. Those people were just the tip of the iceberg of a network of God's believing people, who were praying for me. Like I said before, we have pastored in this small town of 4000 for 25 years. Other believers from other churches were praying for me. And they were e-mailing to who knows where and getting me on other prayer lists for other believers to pray. I have felt myself carried by people's prayers since the news of my cancer got out. Anywhere a believer is, is a link to His network of healing in any part of our lives. Don't be a weak link. You never know when someone's life may be on the line. Maybe yours. You can avail yourself to this very same network.
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I am really enjoying your writings. You give me much to think about. Isn't it great how God knows what we need. I love you. Teresa
Your courage, strength and faith have been such a testimony to those around you. You have no idea how far your network coverage is. I want to go with you sometime when you speak next. How about we get a meeting together in the fall here in Portageville (need organizing time ya know) and we can also set up something with those visual aides you brought home if you still have them. I love reading your blog just as much as Fonda's. When you two get together under a publisher I want and autographed copy!!
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