There was another crazy miracle this week in my little world. A friend of mine is an amazing, internationally recognized musical talent. His eardrum burst two weeks ago. Hearing is essential to what he does every day... at work and beyond work hours. He has praying people in his life.
When he saw the ENT this week, the very rupture that they told him might heal in 6-8 weeks showed that it healed in two. Two! God's timing is so often slow and perfect... I forget to celebrate when he is fast to the rescue. Only divine intervention could have made that happen.
My friend is able to fulfill his commitments and his story is a testimony to the power of prayer. Prayer is serious business. I wonder how many around him who will be impacted by his miracle. He is so grateful and excited to be restored. He is awed by God's hand in the mix.
It reminds me of the War Room movie. How I adore the character of Miss Clara. She is bold and on the verge of what the world might call crazy, but get out of her way. The movie is a powerful reminder that prayer is our first line of defense in any war against the enemy. It should never be a last resort.
" for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. -Ephesians 5:14-15
When God answers our prayers, large or small, do we claim it, name it and proclaim it? Daily gratitude has taught me so much about his faithfulness. He hears and answers those who seek him not with a shopping list, but with a heart seeking to know His will and His way.
He answers prayers. Not always as we hoped, but always with our best in mind. When His plans line up with our hopes and dreams, we need to celebrate!
Name it. Claim it. Proclaim it!
We can rise up to fully live in the power of a risen Savior who cares about our every hurt, wound and woe. He longs for us to invite him along for the daily journey. We are never alone when we can pray. We are never stronger than when he comes to our aid. And, we can pray with and for each other.
He inhabits the praise of those who seek his face and find answers and hope. His ways are not our ways... they are better. When his ways are bold and amazing in earth time, we can't forget to bow our heads in gratitude and lift our hearts, voices and hands in praise.
You become dangerous to the enemy when you are fully awake to God. -Lisa Bevere
Be prayerful. Be dangerous. Name, claim and proclaim the victories. The war is far from over. I love this promise: "Christ will give you light.” Sometimes, the light is a result of answered prayers.
Today, I am grateful for the power of prayer.
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