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One night about 15 yrs ago. I had a very long debate with a very intelligent and convincing older man. He shook the foundation of my beliefs. I held my own because I knew the Word. But our conversation led me to question if I really "knew the truth"
The next afternoon I was praying, {face down in tears on my living room floor} Calling out to God. God I don't want to believe something just because I believe it. I have to know truth. Please don't let me be deceived.
"The irony of deception is those who are don't even realize it."
I knew this. Hence the prayer. While I was on the floor the phone rang.
My wife told me it was an old college friend. I had not talked to this guy in over 9 yrs. We went to school together in Massachusetts. I now lived in Texas, he was in California.
We used to party together. The last time I saw him was when I witnessed to him. He thought I went off the deep end and wanted nothing to do with any of it.
He explained the reason for his call. {short version} He was just about to commit suicide because of his circumstances, but said God if your real and I'm about to meet you, I have to know. What is truth? He told me God answered him and said," Call Vinal" {my name}
This was his story. He didn't know what I was praying.
He had to locate me. His timing was perfect {divine} .
Only God could answer 2 prayers at the same time.
Isn't God awesome?
The seeds we sow may remain dormant for many years. God will water them when its time. Don't let it discourage you if you don't see immediate fruit from your labor. He said, "My word will not return void."
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The next afternoon I was praying, {face down in tears on my living room floor} Calling out to God. God I don't want to believe something just because I believe it. I have to know truth. Please don't let me be deceived.
"The irony of deception is those who are don't even realize it."
I knew this. Hence the prayer. While I was on the floor the phone rang.
My wife told me it was an old college friend. I had not talked to this guy in over 9 yrs. We went to school together in Massachusetts. I now lived in Texas, he was in California.
We used to party together. The last time I saw him was when I witnessed to him. He thought I went off the deep end and wanted nothing to do with any of it.
He explained the reason for his call. {short version} He was just about to commit suicide because of his circumstances, but said God if your real and I'm about to meet you, I have to know. What is truth? He told me God answered him and said," Call Vinal" {my name}
This was his story. He didn't know what I was praying.
He had to locate me. His timing was perfect {divine} .
Only God could answer 2 prayers at the same time.
Isn't God awesome?
The seeds we sow may remain dormant for many years. God will water them when its time. Don't let it discourage you if you don't see immediate fruit from your labor. He said, "My word will not return void."
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