April 6, 2010
Mar was ashamed because of a decision she had made in her youth.
She thought that if she confided her concerns to even her spouse…he might turn away from her. Yet the experiences of what she calls evil presence and unusual manifestations in her life were real….and she thought it had everything to do with her grandmother who wasn’t a follower of Jesus and dedicated to the occult group when she was a child.
M. had since renounced that past, and had aligned herself with Christianity and what her minister parents had thought her. Yet, as a young adult yearning to be loved, she impulsively consulted a medium,and that decision re-opened the door to the occult influences in her life.
A few years ago, she remembered that particular incident, and decided that she needed people to help dedicate her heart and her home to Jesus. She followed the principles of James 5:14, and indeed the elders or pastors came and prayed for her.
Just the other day, she felt that there was still a lack of peace that held her back…and how could she possibly tell people about these supernatural occurances that remained in her life?
She bravely came to House of Prayer Experience to share her story and ask for help. Her membership wasn’t even at this church, yet she felt at home enough, so she took a leap of faith….She almost didn’t go through with it. And then, she was glad she had come to H.o.P.E.
She felt overwhelmed by the wave of support she received. She had feared people’s judgement, but instead encountered a Spirit of grace and acceptance and …most importantly…experienced their caring prayers. Shame no longer holds her back. That last stronghold is gone. She joined in singing God’s praise as the hour ended.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
-1Peter 2:10
Praying for our joy…and hope for the journey.
-Pastor Sabine
PS: You are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 7 at 7pm EST for House of Prayer Global by clicking on this link:
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