Power

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart I will be found by you,” declares the LORD.                                                                                      Jer. 29.12-14a

The first week of treatment is complete, and I feel fine. In fact, I’m feeling like a phoney for, throughout the whole of this very personal journey – and exciting adventure – I have truly felt that there is nothing wrong with me. And this could well be the case. From the very beginning, I have sensed God’s presence with me – close and intimate, sharing and releasing.

He has never left me. He is so faithful to His promise that He will never leave me or forsake me. I can attest to this. I have experienced it, and I cannot, I will not, deny what I experience.

I believe in the power of prayer. There have been times when I am ministering to a lost or hurting soul and I’ve said, “The most powerful thing I can do for you right now is to pray.” Even as the words leave my mouth, I have hoped that the listener understands, for prayer is simply not understood by the world nor, I dare to suggest by many in the Body of Christ. Prayer connects us with God. Prayer has the power to release the forces of heaven in the earthly battle. I have no misconceptions of prayer. As I connect with my most holy and loving Father through the dialogue of prayer, I am experiencing heaven itself, and the mighty, awesome power that comes from the divine majesty. Make no mistake, we can do no better than to call on Him, and pray to Him with the assurance that He will listen to us.

I know that prayer for me in recent weeks has been raised from all corners of the globe. I have been embarrassed by this knowledge, but also extremely humbled. I appreciate the support of the family of God in my present circumstances. If you, dear reader, have been praying for me, I thank you most humbly and sincerely. I also ask that you don’t stop. When I receive the final clearance – and I suspect this will not be too long coming – I shall raise a great Hallelujah, and a wonderful thanksgiving for all those who have supported me.

Folks, if you find yourself in difficult circumstances, bring yourself before God and hand over your dilemma to Him. Invite Christian friends to join you in prayer Yes, this is something I might previously have backed away from, but not any longer. I recognise the need for us to join together in support of each other, and in joint plea to our Mighty God and Father.

As you might have gathered, there is little to report on the medical scene. The treatment is progressing – it’s so brief as to be hardly noticeable. Maybe next week I’ll experience some after effects – we shall see!

Meanwhile, I give thanks to our wonderful God. I thank all those who have been, and hopefully still are, praying for me, and I commit any who may be suffering right now into the hands of a loving and caring, miracle-working God.

Almighty God and Most Loving Father,

I acknowledge You on all accounts. You are mighty, powerful, even terrifying, whilst also being Love itself, grace, mercy, hope and blessing. Indeed, dear Lord, You are everything. 

I thank You for Your attendance upon me throughout the whole of this present “adventure” – for, dear Lord, I cannot envisage it in any other way. I know You will lead me through, and to green pastures with much ministry potential. I know this, and I am excited.

I pray for all those with a very deep and real need for You in their lives. I believe Jesus when He says that no one can come to Him except through Your drawing of them. I therefore pray that You will draw to Jesus those who need You at this moment. I pray for those who know You yet struggle to let you fully into their lives and who find it difficult to give control over to you.

I thank You that You have so worked in my life, that I now trust You. I truly trust You, Lord, and I can look to You – and see You – in all things. I thank You, Lord, for Your presence, indeed for Your interference in my life. I thank You. I love You.          Amen.