He Will Send Help

When I lived in Dallas, I didn't have close close friends that I could confide in and pray with. I went through a time in which I needed a physical healing in my body. I had been in and out of the doctor's office, had surgery, and was not healing properly. I cried out to the Lord to SEND SOMEONE to pray with me in agreement, so my prayer would be answered.

“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:19-20.

I held on to this truth written in the Word.

The next day, I went to work. I was a leasing consultant at an apartment community. This woman came in to look at a three-bedroom apartment. I took her on the grand tour, and as we spoke, she told me that she was in women's ministry in downtown Dallas. I smiled to myself. This was a woman of God. As we went back to the office, she sat at my desk and said, "You know, I really don't know why I'm here. I just moved in to a three-bedroom down the street, and I'm happy there. I have no plans to move."

I told her, "I know why you are here. Last night I prayed for someone to come pray with me. I need healing." With that, she grabbed my hands and prayed over me. She prophesied over me. I received healing in that moment.

This isn't a testimony of healing. The miracle came when the Lord SENT HELP when I asked for it. The rest of the testimony is a promise that the Lord makes to his followers. That's the thing about child-like faith... If you take the Word of God at face-value, his promises always prove to be true.

In The Depths of Despair

Did you know that Jesus is ALWAYS there... even in the deepest, darkest, depth of despair? There was a time not long ago that I felt that way. I felt as though my life was coming to a crashing halt. I felt abandoned and afraid. I felt utterly hopeless.

I cried out to the Lord that night... through the anger and the tears, "Jesus, I need you! I need to know that you are there and that you hear me! Show me that you are there!"

I tried to busy myself with housework that night. Walking back and forth from the laundry room, I heard a noise. It was the computer. It was playing music - which was funny, because the speakers were previously NOT WORKING. The music was playing on the computer WITH NO OPEN PROGRAM. Over and over again, "His Eye is on the Sparrow" song was on. I don't know if any of you have heard that song, but these are the words, below. I can't think of a more perfect song I needed to hear during that moment in time, but God knew.


Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.


I sing because I'm happy,
I sing because I'm free,
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.


"Let not your heart be troubled," His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;
Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.


I sing because I'm happy,
I sing because I'm free,
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.


Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.


I sing because I'm happy,
I sing because I'm free,
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.

MIRACULOUS CONVERSION

This is a MUST READ!!!! Sit down and listen to this man's testimony. It is absolutely AMAZING!!!

You might need to copy and paste the link below. I'm trying to get it to post as a link in this entry, but I guess the devil doesn't want me to share.

http://www.muslimjourneytohope.com/testimonies/testimony_afshin.wmv

He gives us the desires of our heart!

There is a lot of power to the verse "Seek ye first the kingdom of God... and all these things will be added unto you." He gives us the desires of our heart IF we seek Him in all that we do.

In the last eight years, I've worked hard as a mother and a wife... I've burned the candle at both ends. Women do that often, but forget to realize and give themselves credit that when they are serving husbands and children, they are being great examples of Jesus Christ to their families.

Well, there were plenty of times where I may have over-extended myself. Those were the times that I prayed to the Lord for a back massage. I'm serious. I wanted a back massage, and didn't have the money to spoil myself. AND ALL OF THESE PRAYERS WERE ANSWERED!!!

The first time it was answered, I received a free massage at a Christmas party in a raffle drawing. The second time it was answered, a woman I was helping purchased a massage for me as a token of her appreciation (without me mentioning anything to her!). The third time it was answered, a manager at a beauty spa gave me a free massage in exchange for free advertising at my office.

God cares about our feelings. He cares about what we might feel is "excessive," and gives us gifts beyond what we can imagine. You just have to open your eyes and realize where these blessings come from to truly appreciate who our Lord Jesus Christ is!!!