On our way to the road! Yippee!
Eye Doctor Sees Need for Forgiveness
Emil had an eye appointment today and the doctor asked why he didn’t fill out his health history sheet. Emil explained that he isn’t on medication, doesn’t have any diseases, and doesn’t have a regular physician. The doctor was amazed and after examining Emil’s eyes declared that they are in perfect health which told him that Emil’s health is very good! Emil took the opportunity to tell him that he makes sure to stay free of unforgiveness and constantly releases stress to the Lord, two of the main things that lead to disease. The doctor said, “Wow, you really have life figured out. You’re right. There are people from way back in my life whom I need to forgive.” TY, Lord, for the way You orchestrate conversations to open people’s eyes to truth and life.
12-hour day
Yesterday was a 12-hour day of almost non-stop appointments. We don’t normally schedule ministry like that, but once in a while it can’t be helped. The Lord is so awesome. These are HIS appointments, and He always does above and beyond anything that we–or the people receiving ministry–can imagine! And when we get tired and run out of steam, He lifts us up and fills us up for the next appointment!
Trailer in Shop
The trailer is getting new lights put on it. Took it in today and hopefully will get it out tomorrow. Had a busy Sunday and Monday plus a busy week ahead with face-to-face ministry appointments and calls. Looking forward to being on the road Thursday–looks good weather-wise, too! TY Lord!
Traveling
We’ve been in and out of town this month so haven’t kept up with our posts. Have prayed with several people, face-to-face and on the phone. Last night a lady diagnosed with neuropathy had great relief after prayer and ministry. The pain in her legs was gone and the numbness in her toes were gone! Thank You, Lord!
Severe Weather Warnings
Well, the severe weather warnings prompted us to get down into the basement today and get it ready for any weather emergencies. We pray that the rain and thunderstorms come without accompanying hail and tornadoes this season. In the meantime, our motorcycle is in the shop getting repairs and ready for the minute we can get on the roadside!
Good Friday Surrounded by God’s love
Attended the service last night at the Vineyard in Mason City where we worshiped and watched Heidi Baker’s amazing and inspiring Compelled by Love DVD. Ended the evening with ministry and prophetic prayer. An incredible Good Friday evening with God’s love manifested through the people around us! Tired today! Didn’t get home till 2am. And did not get to sleep till 3am but well worth it!
Testimony Touches Teenager
Emil felt the Lord told him to share his testimony with a teenage boy who has really been struggling. When Emil finished, the boy just shook his head and said, “Wow, everything you said reminded me exactly of myself. You’ve been through everything that’s been going on in my life.” He understood then that the enemy was coming against him so hard to stop him from experiencing the adventure God has for him, and he let us pray with him to break the lies of the enemy that made him think he had nothing to offer. He said, “I’ve been feeling like the Lord’s telling me to share my testimony with other kids but I didn’t think it would matter.” But because Emil’s testimony impacted him so powerfully, he realized the importance of what God was calling him to do.
Laundromat Ministry Update!
Actually our weekly trips to the laundromat have proven uneventful as much as we’ve been open to people there. Today Emil took the laundry and again wasn’t getting any response when he said hello to people there. But when he got out the book he’s reading about hell, it got the attention of one woman. They began to talk about heaven, hell and Jesus…and everyone stopped what they were doing and listened. They talked about forgiveness and grace. Then Emil asked her if she died today, would she go to heaven? She answered, “Absolutely,” and he asked why? She said, “Because I’ve asked Jesus into my heart!” With that declaration, both their dryers turned off and everyone got back to their laundry. Praying that the words spoken today have gone home in the hearts of each listening person there and will draw them to the one and only Jesus!
God at Work Again at Food Distribution
An exciting afternoon at the food distribution today. An elderly man going through cancer treatments prayed and received the Lord! Then I asked a lady if she needed prayer and she said sarcastically, “Only if you can stop my back from hurting!” She’s had non-stop back pain for a year. I promised her that if she let me pray for her, she’d get healed right now. She looked at me funny but shrugged and said, “Go for it.” God told me she had one leg shorter than the other. I prayed for it to come out and it did and she was pain-free. She excitedly told everyone, “He prayed for me, God grew my leg out, and now my back’s healed!” She ran around the room several times and came back with the biggest grin and gave me a huge hug and said, “I thought you were joking!” I told her, “I knew God wanted to heal you as soon as I saw you.” The short leg turned out to be the one she had broken last year! Awesome God!