But the thing about Liv’s name is that not only is it what we’re praying for God to do in her life, it’s a constant reminder of what He’s done in mine. I too am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God, and I trust in God’s unfailing love forever. And I thank God because HE HAS DONE IT. It was nothing I could do, but He brought about this amazing healing and transformation in my heart and life.
Often we can be afraid of God and move away from Him because of lies we believe about Him. When we believe those lies, we won’t come to Him which could perpetuate more lies and keep us further from Him. But I’ve seen the opposite be just as true. As God has uprooted lies in my life and replaced it with truth, it draws me closer to Him. I continue to lean into Him more. I know His love for me even more.
How does Bill Johnson keep himself from disappointment when the people for whom he pursues healing do not get healed? Here are some of his quick remarks.
Jesus suffering grief in the Gospels when He wept and when He questioned God on the cross. Grief is normal. Knowing how to deal with grief is important.
Generosity seems to abound. Families and old friends reconnect. Christmas is a season of hope because Jesus has come! God wants to be with you. Grab hold of the hope of Christmas.
Dive into a Mary’s journey of intimacy with God and see its call for you. Embrace His invitation to purposeful living. Believe beyond reason.
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We need to have Jesus interpret our circumstances. Our world may look bad or good, but Jesus alone has the right to interpret them. He leads us into truth.
I enjoyed it because it showed people I know and have had over to my home. Bob and Gloria Bruce have walked with the Lord and have been given a wealth of wisdom and character. I loved that the video showed him eating ice cream, as he says he eats it all the time now. The video also showed many other friends from Reynolda where my wife and I attended while living in Winston Salem.
How can God make something good out of this? Whatever painful circumstance you have endured, take it to Jesus. Allow Him to interpret it for you.
Andrew Murray is a classic Christian author about prayer. Come read and be inspired to increase your inclination toward God with his quotes on prayer.
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