Encourage One Another...

peacechild4 · #**141** 23rd November 2007, 09:39 AM

by Aimee Herd : Nov 23, 2007 : Brenda Epp/Herald Staff-Calgary Herald

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...f8f2ab&k=17557

"The police would not have found him way out in the country back roads if the prayer chain hadn't phoned me, and God hadn't given me an urge to phone the Hutterites. This was definitely a miracle, not a coincidence!"

(Alberta, Canada)—Canadian media was buzzing last week, with the glad news of a six-year-old Drumheller boy, who'd been abducted while walking home from school, but who was found unharmed, just hours later. (Photo: Calgary Herald)
According to the Calgary Herald report, the boy and his 8-year-old brother were walking with two other boys, at about 3:20pm on Wed. Nov. 14th, when a man suddenly drove up next to them.
The man reportedly grabbed one boy by the backpack, who "wriggled free," but the driver was able to pull the 6-year-old into his car, at knife point, and speed away. Although, extremely shaken, the abducted boy's brother ran for help, and was able to give police a description of the man and his car, including identifying the type of vehicle, which helped authorities to narrow the search.
An Amber Alert was issued, however, reports state that the alert took three hours to set in motion. But it was during that time, before the Amber Alert was given, that God was already at work sounding His own alarm.
Brenda Epp, of Canada, had received the urgent message about the boy's abduction, at about 5:20pm that day, through a Nazarene Church prayer chain, and suddenly felt impressed to contact a nearby Hutterite (similar to Mennonite) colony, to ask them to pray.
What follows is the account given by Brenda Epp, of Canada, in her own words…
Right away I phoned my friend in Ontario. We prayed that angels would keep the boy safe, and that satan would be bound. [We prayed] that there would be a quick recovery of the child, and that something would happen to the vehicle.

Then I phoned the Wintering Hills Hutterite Colony, which is 2 miles east of our farm. George, the pastor of the colony, answered the phone. I asked if they were going to have service that night, and would they pray for a six year old boy that had just been abducted at knife point in Drumheller, while on his way with his friends, to the Drumheller Church of the Nazarene, for Kids Klub.
He said "Yes we will pray."

Another Hutterite, named Scotty, was traveling home from another colony nearby. He saw the [kidnapper's] vehicle parked on the side of a gravel road. [He had not yet heard of the abduction.]
Scotty stopped and asked if the driver needed help. The kidnapper asked for directions to the Trans-Canada Highway. While they were talking, the boy tried to talk to Scotty, but the kidnapper told him to "shut up" four different times. Unaware of the kidnapping, Scotty gave him directions, and headed to the colony.
After Church, which was when Scotty had arrived home, some one mentioned the kidnapping. [Before long] when he sat down to pray, Scotty realized that he had just spoken with the kidnapper.
This was when he called the police. A police chopper, as well as several police cars that were already searching, [were] now [able to] concentrate all [their] efforts in one area [and soon the kidnapper was apprehended]. At approximately 7:50p.m., George called back saying the boy had been found.
At the time he was arrested, the man's vehicle had run out of gas. The police would not have found him way out in the country back roads if the prayer chain hadn't phoned me, and God hadn't given me an urge to phone the Hutterites. This was definitely a miracle, not a coincidence!

peacechild4 · #**142** 25th November 2007, 08:33 PM

God healed a woman from burns while she recovered in hospital and also a small child being treated near by!!

Praise God \0/

http://www.atestimony.com/praying_in_tongues.htm

Mark. 16.
17. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my Name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18. They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

irenemcg · #**143** 26th November 2007, 07:25 PM

Read through it. Wow!

peacechild4 · #**144** 27th November 2007, 06:40 PM

by Teresa Neumann : Nov 26, 2007 : Staff - NBC News

http://www.woai.com/news/local/story...9-caa4157319be

"I think it's the result of people praying in this town, and committing him to the Lord. And God has a purpose for him."

(Frederick, Oklahoma)—There's a miracle to report out of Frederick, Oklahoma. 21-year-old Zack Dunlap had been declared brain-dead after suffering severe head injuries from an ATV accident and was being prepped for an organ donation when he suddenly grabbed his nurse's arm.
According to an NBC report, Dunlap's uncle, James Blackford, said, "God come down and give him a miracle. I believe that with all my heart." Zack's next-door neighbor Roberta Klein was quoted as saying she agreed. "I think it's the result of people praying in this town, and committing him to the Lord. And God has a purpose for him."

irenemcg · #**145** 27th November 2007, 08:09 PM

JOY IN JESUS
Lord you have planned the path of my life;
And in your sweet presence is fullness of joy;
I will rejoice in You through the days of my life,
For knowing You gives me unmeasurable joy.

My heart leaps and my voice cries out with joy,
Did anyone ever know such wonderful joy?
For you have poured out your grace and mercy on me,
What love is this Your blood shed for one such as me?

Oh Lord, restore to me the full joy of my salvation,
Let it be joy overflowing that impacts people in this nation,
Lord I ask you to clothe me with your righteousness,
In all situations let me know joy and peace and not stress.

The blessings You give me are far beyond compare;
When times are hard yet will I praise Your name,
For You, Oh Lord are the Name above all names,
Lord this joy is so great, that with others I might share.

Lord, the Kingdom of heaven is a treasure field of joy,
My desire for that day is to hear “My faithful servant, well done!”
For on that day of your return I will know such fullness of joy,
But for now I will rejoice in You and reach out for souls must be won.

Your Word says there is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents,
And that joy You have given me is for others around me too,
So Lord, let me share that love and joy with others as one who is sent,
For You Lord long to see others know the joy that only You can give too.

Holy Spirit you bear witness and have my cup overflowing with joy,
Fill me up with all joy and peace in believing, that I may live by Holy Spirit power,
For I long to share with others something of Your Glory this very hour,
And no matter what comes against me, I will rejoice with this wonderful joy.

For in your presence Lord there is fullness of such marvellous joy,
And that joy bubbles up from deep within so that it can’t be contained,
I will dance and I will sing your praises, You give me such joy,
I thank you for the joy and freedom that I have in Jesus my Lord.

Irene McG 2007

And that joy is for all of us

peacechild4 · #**146** 28th November 2007, 10:33 PM

Amen!!

peacechild4 · #**147** 28th November 2007, 10:37 PM

This testimony will encourage you!!

How can one explain how healing came about, not one but three different, no four injuries within the seven months. And now back in the workforce and back on my feet enjoying my work as I was before the end of November 2006.

http://www.testimonyshare.com/jehova.../#comment-6357

irenemcg · #**148** 29th November 2007, 08:31 PM

COME ENTER MY REST

“My child, come and cast your cares upon me,
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me,
Cast your burdens down at the foot of the cross,
I want to bring you into my rest, no need for toil.

I want you to incline your ear and listen to my voice,
Stop now and listen, learn to recognize my voice,
Child you keep going back to striving, busy doing,
Yet it should be the rest I give, you should be pursuing.

Don’t you see that in your weakness I give you strength?
Child lean on me and you will do all things in my strength,
For it was I who sent the Holy Spirit to empower you.
Call upon me in your hour of need and I will hearken unto you.

Trust in me, put your faith in me in all things to enter my rest.
It’s time to stop wavering when you are put to the test,
My dear child I see your heart and I see that it’s me you love,
I want you to rest in my presence and let me pour out my love.

Every tear I will wipe away, every hurt will be healed,
Approach my throne of grace in this your hour of need,
Repent and turn away from all that hinders perfect communion,
My arms are open wide and I long for that sweet communion.

Don’t look for the applause of men, rather fix your eyes on me,
Put no confidence in your flesh but rely totally on me,
Give your all to me, walk my way, serve me with your whole being,
And you will know a joy and a rest which you have not yet seen.

I am jealous for your time, I know child that you long after me,
You can be so busy trying to show others my love you lose sight of me,
Yet to show my love you need that precious time with me.
Look to me daily to help you win the race and learn to rest in me.

Because you can run with me from the place of rest that I give,
I will give you my strength to empower you for service,
In my place of rest all your works will have fully ceased
And you will discover what it is from striving to be released.

So my child it is time for you to enter fully into my rest,
There is liberty and freedom and joy in that place of rest,
And I will direct all your paths and the way that you should go,
And in that place of rest, you in me will really start to grow.”

Love from Jesus

Irene McG 2007

peacechild4 · #**149** 1st December 2007, 08:50 AM

It is of Jesus and it is cleverly made from scenes of his life!!

I thought it might inspire you today!

irenemcg · #**150** 2nd December 2007, 11:18 AM

Pro 3:6 In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.
Pro 3:7 Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn [entirely] away from evil.
Pro 3:8 It shall be health to your nerves and sinews, and marrow and moistening to your bones. (AMP)