A lady from our church saw a young boy who attends CCC on the odd occasion. As she was chatting with him, he noticed that the boy was flexing his foot, as if it was causing him pain. She asked him if she could pray for him and after he had a quick glance around to see if anyone was watching, he agreed. So she prayed, and when she finished the boy was grinning and said the pain was better. So she asked him if the pain was completely gone, and when he said no, she prayed again. This time, the grin on the boy's face grew even larger and after testing the foot by walking around, he declared that the pain had gone! She told him to tell his mum that God healed him, and sent the happy child on his way.
God also cares about the health of our beloved pets. One girl has a dog that had a nasty infection around his eye. It had been red and sore for a few weeks and she asked her dad to take the animal to the vet for treatment. Her dad insisted that the dog would be fine without needing to go to the vet because God would heal him. So the dad prayed for the dog, and the next day told his daughter to go and check the dog's eye. When she approached the dog, she noticed that his eye was clear and looking better than it ever has. God showed her that He cares for everyone and everything, including the family pets!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
This week we heard about a testimony of healing. One member of our congregation was out at a coffee shop, catching up with a friend. After a while, the friend stood up, saying that she couldn't sit any longer because the pain in her knee was unbearable. The man from our church saw this as an opportunity to pray for healing for this women, and with her permission did so right there in the coffee shop. As they were leaving, the lady made it as far as the parking lot before coming to the realisation that she was no longer in any pain. Praise God for rapid healing!
A lady from church was recently on a camping trip and had taken her wedding ring off before showering. She carefully put it in her bag to keep it safe, but when she went to wear her ring again it was missing. She and her husband went searching for the ring, but couldn't find it. They prayed that it would be recovered. The wife wrote up a sign to put in the shower block and went to post it on the wall. While there, she ran into a fellow camper, and she explained about the missing ring to her. As she returned to the campsite, her husband's mobile was ringing, and the person on the other end asked for a description of the ring, then asked the wife to return to the shower block. Upon doing so, she found the camper that she had been speaking to minutes before, who had the ring! Her own children had found it earlier and they were pleased that they were able to give it back to it's rightful owner. The wife is praising God for her meeting up with this camper at the exact right time.
A lady from church was recently on a camping trip and had taken her wedding ring off before showering. She carefully put it in her bag to keep it safe, but when she went to wear her ring again it was missing. She and her husband went searching for the ring, but couldn't find it. They prayed that it would be recovered. The wife wrote up a sign to put in the shower block and went to post it on the wall. While there, she ran into a fellow camper, and she explained about the missing ring to her. As she returned to the campsite, her husband's mobile was ringing, and the person on the other end asked for a description of the ring, then asked the wife to return to the shower block. Upon doing so, she found the camper that she had been speaking to minutes before, who had the ring! Her own children had found it earlier and they were pleased that they were able to give it back to it's rightful owner. The wife is praising God for her meeting up with this camper at the exact right time.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Beginning again...
One of the things I love about this blog is that there is never a shortage of testimonies to write up. One of the things I hate is not having the time to document them rightfully. But the great thing is that the testimonies never stop. God is continually moving in powerful ways throughout our church.
A few members of our congregation have recently spent some time in hospital. One man was struck down with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a serious disorder that affects the nervous system. He was left paralyzed and unable to breathe on his own. Recovery from this syndrome is quite a long process, and this man faced many months in hospital with rehabilitation to follow. The entire church was praying for healing for this man, and remarkably, his recovery time was shortened immensely. Doctors were astonished about how quickly this man was able to recuperate and how fast he was able to go through the rehab stages. We welcomed him back to church this weekend after he was discharged from hospital during the week. Praise God for healing in a time frame unimaginable by doctors!
Another man has recently had an operation on his leg. Several years ago he was in an accident and the bones in his leg were crushed. He endured multiple operations to piece his leg back together. Recently, however, doctors discovered an infection in the leg bone and he needed another operation to removed the infection. He has since had three operations and the damage done to his leg was not as bad as originally expected. He is now home from hospital and is in good spirits. He and his family are grateful for the prayer and support from the church, and believe that the situation is better because of this support.
One of our young members of the church is considered a precious little gift from God. Born with multiple disabilities, and part of her brain missing or malformed, doctors expected her to live out her life in a vegetative state. God has other plans for her, however, and this gorgeous little girl started school a few weeks ago. Since beginning school, she has been proving herself to be a very determined young girl, set out to prove doctors wrong. Last week, she demonstrated to the church congregation how she can give her mother a high-five, astounding us all. This week, we heard of more improvements. At school, when placed in a walking frame, she was able to take a few steps for the very first time in her life. An amazing achievement. Also, while doctors predicted that she may never be able to communicate, it was discovered that she is able to convey "yes" or "no" when asked a question by shaking her head or nodding accordingly. God's love is so evident for, and through, this amazing little girl.
A few members of our congregation have recently spent some time in hospital. One man was struck down with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a serious disorder that affects the nervous system. He was left paralyzed and unable to breathe on his own. Recovery from this syndrome is quite a long process, and this man faced many months in hospital with rehabilitation to follow. The entire church was praying for healing for this man, and remarkably, his recovery time was shortened immensely. Doctors were astonished about how quickly this man was able to recuperate and how fast he was able to go through the rehab stages. We welcomed him back to church this weekend after he was discharged from hospital during the week. Praise God for healing in a time frame unimaginable by doctors!
Another man has recently had an operation on his leg. Several years ago he was in an accident and the bones in his leg were crushed. He endured multiple operations to piece his leg back together. Recently, however, doctors discovered an infection in the leg bone and he needed another operation to removed the infection. He has since had three operations and the damage done to his leg was not as bad as originally expected. He is now home from hospital and is in good spirits. He and his family are grateful for the prayer and support from the church, and believe that the situation is better because of this support.
One of our young members of the church is considered a precious little gift from God. Born with multiple disabilities, and part of her brain missing or malformed, doctors expected her to live out her life in a vegetative state. God has other plans for her, however, and this gorgeous little girl started school a few weeks ago. Since beginning school, she has been proving herself to be a very determined young girl, set out to prove doctors wrong. Last week, she demonstrated to the church congregation how she can give her mother a high-five, astounding us all. This week, we heard of more improvements. At school, when placed in a walking frame, she was able to take a few steps for the very first time in her life. An amazing achievement. Also, while doctors predicted that she may never be able to communicate, it was discovered that she is able to convey "yes" or "no" when asked a question by shaking her head or nodding accordingly. God's love is so evident for, and through, this amazing little girl.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Jobs all around!
God is our provider. He knows when people need employment, and listens to the prayers of His people. One man recently prayed for a young girl to obtain a particular position. Not surprisingly, she got the job. Another member of our church recently gave up his job as an interstate truck driver, with no other job lined up. With a wife and two young girls to provide for, it was imperative that he find something else straight away. Within days he was offered (and accepted) a job that he hadn't even applied for, yet was perfect for his needs.
One lady was seeking work after many years of being unemployed. She too found a job that perfectly matched her needs. However, she was worried that the intensive training would be difficult to handle, particularly as she has a history of depression and was concerned that the training would leave her tired and feeling low after each day of work. So she prayed against these feelings and instead came home each day with enthusiasm and energy to spare! Not only that, she was able to ward off the illnesses that were affecting the majority of people in her training group by asking for, and believing in, the power of prayer.
One lady was seeking work after many years of being unemployed. She too found a job that perfectly matched her needs. However, she was worried that the intensive training would be difficult to handle, particularly as she has a history of depression and was concerned that the training would leave her tired and feeling low after each day of work. So she prayed against these feelings and instead came home each day with enthusiasm and energy to spare! Not only that, she was able to ward off the illnesses that were affecting the majority of people in her training group by asking for, and believing in, the power of prayer.
Broken legs
Keeping with the theme of God healing body parts, one girl shared the story of a time when she was in an accident at work, resulting in her injuring her leg. She immediately knew it was a serious injury with broken bones and possible dislocations, and was in agonising pain. Bruising and swelling was evident straight away. Knowing that God is a healer, she prayed for her leg, and sent out a text message via the sms prayer chain for additional prayer. Within minutes, the bruises faded and the swelling went down. Bones were mended and she was able to walk easily on her leg. She praised God for his rapid response to prayer, and was relieved that she didn't even need to seek medical attention.
Tennis elbow
A number of years ago, a lady noticed her manager at work was holding his arm and appeared to be in a lot of pain. He had recently had surgery for tennis elbow. She asked if she could pray for him and was surprised when he said yes. So she laid hands on his elbow and prayed a short, simple prayer that his elbow be healed. He reported that his elbow then felt warm. Several weeks later he was not only acknowledging that he had been healed, but also sharing with other staff members that it was God that had healed him! It's great when people acknowledge that the power of prayer has led to their healing, and even greater when they share their testimonies!!
Hands and knees
We have been hearing an increasing number of testimonies about knees and hands lately and how people have been freed from pain after years of discomfort.
One couple have been praying over the last 18 months for people with problems with their knees, and have so far prayed for at least three people. The first man was not expected to be very receptive to prayer, but was actually very open to the laying on of hands. In this case, there was no immediate effect and he went on to have an operation. While prayer at this time did not have the effect the couple were expecting, they were able to form a closer connection to this man, which they believe is a positive result. The second person was very open to prayer, and while he also had an operation on is affected knee, he went on to have a remarkably fast recovery. He came back to this couple to thank them for the prayer he'd received and to acknowledge the connection between prayer and his recovery. The third person that this couple prayed for also allowed them to lay hands on his knee, but did not expect healing. The couple did not hear from him for a long time, until he rang to say that his surgeon had cleaned out his knee and removed cartilage. When he went in for his second operation, it was found that the cartilage had grown back and no further treatment was required. The surgeon tried to explain that this was due to "stimulation" from the initial surgery, but this man believes and acknowledges that his healing is due to the prayers he had received.
A man from church, knowing that prayer for knee pain had been effective in the past, asked our pastors to pray for his injured knee. The following day he reported that he had almost 100% healing. It is encouraging to hear that one person's testimony can be the catalyst for another person to seek the same.
One member of our church recently attended a healing conference where Bill Johnson was speaking. This man took the opportunity to ask for healing for his hands, which had caused him many years of pain and discomfort. Since the conference, he has remained pain free, and is able to enjoy activities that he hasn't been able to participate in, such as playing his guitar.
A woman in church took interest in this testimony and decided that she wanted it as her own. So she asked this man for prayer for her hands, which had also been causing her grief for years. He prayed for her, and then she went away for 10 days. During this time, she spent a lot of time outside and was exposed to the winter elements. She reported that she had no pain during this time, which was remarkable in these cold conditions. Since then, she has remained pain free.
One couple have been praying over the last 18 months for people with problems with their knees, and have so far prayed for at least three people. The first man was not expected to be very receptive to prayer, but was actually very open to the laying on of hands. In this case, there was no immediate effect and he went on to have an operation. While prayer at this time did not have the effect the couple were expecting, they were able to form a closer connection to this man, which they believe is a positive result. The second person was very open to prayer, and while he also had an operation on is affected knee, he went on to have a remarkably fast recovery. He came back to this couple to thank them for the prayer he'd received and to acknowledge the connection between prayer and his recovery. The third person that this couple prayed for also allowed them to lay hands on his knee, but did not expect healing. The couple did not hear from him for a long time, until he rang to say that his surgeon had cleaned out his knee and removed cartilage. When he went in for his second operation, it was found that the cartilage had grown back and no further treatment was required. The surgeon tried to explain that this was due to "stimulation" from the initial surgery, but this man believes and acknowledges that his healing is due to the prayers he had received.
A man from church, knowing that prayer for knee pain had been effective in the past, asked our pastors to pray for his injured knee. The following day he reported that he had almost 100% healing. It is encouraging to hear that one person's testimony can be the catalyst for another person to seek the same.
One member of our church recently attended a healing conference where Bill Johnson was speaking. This man took the opportunity to ask for healing for his hands, which had caused him many years of pain and discomfort. Since the conference, he has remained pain free, and is able to enjoy activities that he hasn't been able to participate in, such as playing his guitar.
A woman in church took interest in this testimony and decided that she wanted it as her own. So she asked this man for prayer for her hands, which had also been causing her grief for years. He prayed for her, and then she went away for 10 days. During this time, she spent a lot of time outside and was exposed to the winter elements. She reported that she had no pain during this time, which was remarkable in these cold conditions. Since then, she has remained pain free.
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