Howdy Everyone!
A few days ago, I prepared to mail a package. I put all of the items in it, put the address on it, and taped it closed. I didn’t have the ability to mail it that day, so I kept the box in my room until today. In our community, Monday is our day of rest since we normally have a pretty heavy ministry schedule on Sundays. As I was preparing for my day, the Lord reminded me that I needed to mail the package and told me that I should leave the house as soon as possible. So, I did…I love adventures with Jesus.
As I was standing in line at the post office, I overheard a conversation between the clerk and her customer. The customer was telling the clerk about the horrible back pain she has been having. I continued to listen as I paid for my package when the Lord told me to pray with the woman. I was like, “God, we are in a line in the post office…do you really want me to do it now???” Of coarse the Lord wanted me to speak up there ( Uncomfortability becomes the comfortable norm in the missionary field)! So, I had to be obedient to Him. When I asked her if she wanted prayers, she said quickly said yes. I helped the woman carry some packages to her car and then asked her if I could pray over her. The Holy Spirit worked much in both of our hearts during the prayer. Afterwards, she told me that she was so blest by the prayer and conversation that she wants to start going to Mass!
Today, Jesus showed me again that He is everywhere, especially in those who are suffering. We do not have to travel far and wide to meet Him. We just need to be attentive to the Spirit’s promptings, obey, and remain open to whatever He wants to do. As I was praying over the woman, it was evident that she was still in physical pain. I was getting a bit frustrated with the Lord because I have seen Him heal people before and knew full well that He could take away her pain. I was like, ‘Come on, God, can you please heal this poor woman already!’ He told me to keep praying; so, I did. Her physical pain did not go away. However, when I was done praying with her, she shared more of her personal story with me. It was then that I knew that the Lord wanted to heal her heart.
Today, a ‘normal’ Monday, turned out to be an incredible day of prayer for me. It was a good reminder that as believers, we are always “on.” We must always be willing to say “yes” to Jesus in the normal routines of our daily lives, even if it makes us a bit uncomfortable as these circumstances bear so much fruit. Praise the God who is here always and forever!
Be blest by the power of the Holy Spirit who is alive and well!
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Thanks for the post. Sometimes it’s not so much about the position but the style in which it’s written, don’t you think? Love your insight! Brill!
Thanks for the post. Sometimes it’s not so much about the position but the style in which it’s written, don’t you think? Love your insight! Brill!
One of those lurkers who’ve never spoken up until now, just enjoyed your content but never had much to say. Just wanted to come out and say thanks for the interesting posts, thanks for helping me focus on my faith, and I hope you continue to post frequently!
One of those lurkers who’ve never spoken up until now, just enjoyed your content but never had much to say. Just wanted to come out and say thanks for the interesting posts, thanks for helping me focus on my faith, and I hope you continue to post frequently!
Nice article.
Nice article.
Hello, I recently came accross your blog and started reading along . I thought I will leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading the postings. It is a realls nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often…
Hello, I recently came accross your blog and started reading along . I thought I will leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading the postings. It is a realls nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often…
Pam, You’re so awesome! I love hearing how God is working in your life! He’s so awesome and amazing and all other good adjectives! Keep on being docile to the Holy Spirit and God will bless you and make you the happiest woman in the world!
Vrede en liefde (Peace and Love!),
Your Sister in Christ, Ashley <3
Pam, You’re so awesome! I love hearing how God is working in your life! He’s so awesome and amazing and all other good adjectives! Keep on being docile to the Holy Spirit and God will bless you and make you the happiest woman in the world!
Vrede en liefde (Peace and Love!),
Your Sister in Christ, Ashley <3
Pam, You are so wonderful! I miss seeing you at St. Tim’s. Even though I never got to talk with you much, you inspired me so much. I loved the way you just openly worshiped as though no one was watching. You had such love just emitting from you. How long are you going to be in Germany for? My sister did a teaching internship over in Garmisch for six months. I love you and am praying for your work through the Lord!
with love and prayers,
Rebecca Sanders
Mesa, AZ