Pray for one another that you might be healed

" praying for others and finding healing."
My most difficult times with MS were often around painful emotions like when my infant daughter Eva passed away in 1982 and a miscarriage in 1984. There were weeks, months and entire summers that Bethany would go to Tennessee and stay with her grandparents and I'd be home alone.
One time I'm pretty sure was in 1984 - I had my third miscarriage no Seth yet and we lived in a small apartment complex. Ed worked at ABC-40 and I was home alone because of the paralysis. Spending my time in the scriptures, meditation and worship.
There were 2 sisters that were also home alone because mom worked days that I soon made friends with. They kind of came over all the time anyways. I think they were 11 and 6 years old. By the end of the summer the oldest one didn't come over as much and was running around with an older group of kids. I thought to myself " it's just like me and my sister" and The Lord said " it's exactly like you and your sister "
My eyes were opened to what was going on. When Mom was at work her boyfriend who had moved in was with the girls but had been inappropriate with the oldest.
I began to pray her with groanings and tears and emotions that new exactly what she was going through, releasing and breaking bondages that controlled my own body and soul.  My prayers were specific to my understanding that she would be free from guilt. That she would not think it was her fault, that she wasn't dirty or a bad person. Everyone of my accusers being released praying for this girl. She was not going to be11 going on 20, she was not going to lose those years!

After talking with their mother she confronted the guy and chose her girls over him. What a blessing. She wanted what was best but being a single mom struggled financially so decided to move back home.
My last picture of the girls was a goodbye hug and she was holding her new teddy bear skipping off to the car headed for St Pete. Thank you Jesus she was a beautiful girl and both of us had been set free.

When Ed passed away January 19, 2013 the natural course of grieving was healthy because those tears cleanse the soul. There were prayer meetings for the hurting I attended. afterwards where my prayers were Fueled by those tears.

Jesus Calling Devotional

From Sarah Young's book, "Jesus Calling"---Jesus is your living God, far more abundantly alive than the most vivacious person you know. The human body is wonderfully crafted, but gravity & inevitable effects of aging weigh it down. Even the most superb athlete cannot maintain his fitness over many decades. Lasting abundant life can be found in Christ alone. Do not be anxious about the weakness of your body. Instead view it as a prelude to God's infusing energy into your being.
As you identify more & more fully with the Lord, His life becomes more increasingly intertwined with yours. Inwardly you grow stronger with the passing years. Those who live close to God develop an inner aliveness that makes them seem youthful in spite of the years. Let His Life shine through you as you walk in the Light with Christ.

Jer. 31:3,4 The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt, O virgin of Israel! You shall again be adorned with your tambourines, And shall go forth in the dances of those who rejoice.

Best part of worship is HIS presence

I saw the Lord

Jesus the Healer

"Jesus the Healer" was the very first book I read after being diagnosed with MS. Most of my notes were dated in 1977. Its contents are almost a condensed version of every book I’ve read or quoted from these past 35 years. I can’t say which is my favorite part. Kenyon wrote for the spirit man, addressing the heart more than the head. Understanding the Father heart of God, who we are in Christ and the authority of the believer were central to his message. He was one of the first “name and claim it teachers” emphasizing spending time in the WORD "claim what you’ve read and meditated on."
‘Jesus the Healer’ by E W Kenyon is only 105 pages and available on audio CD and Kindle as well.

Songs in the night- Pastor Phil Derstine

“Men cry out under a load of oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the powerful. But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night, who teaches more to us than to the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?” Job 35:9-11 (NIV)
Job’s friend gave a sad commentary in these verses. Why is it men neglect or sometimes refuse to call out to their Creator for help when they are oppressed? Do you know that Satan wants you to believe that it is just your “lot in life” to suffer? Well, he is WRONG!
Notice that this passage says that God gives “songs in the night.” Satan’s domain has always been equated with works of “darkness.” That is why burdens seem so much heavier in the middle of the night than they do in the bright light of day.
However, God has promised, in Malachi 4:2-3 that “unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings. . . and ye shall tread down the wicked. . . .“ Therein lies your relief and authority. By His Spirit, Jesus will bring a song of healing in the night hours or in the spiritual dark hours of your life. His Light will shine forth, showing you the way out. Embrace this promise today!
PRAY: “Where can I go but to You, Lord, when the darkness seems overwhelming. Thank You for the Light of Jesus shining in the night, giving me a song of hope and rest. Glory to Your holy Name! Amen.”

Sing a New Song- Pastor Phil Derstine

"Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.” Isaiah 42:10
Isaiah is issuing a command in this verse — a command that you sing a NEW SONG to the Lord from your heart. . . a song of rejoicing and thanksgiving for God’s delivering power in your life.
David expressed his joy in song. “[The Lord] hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God. . .
This song came after a great deliverance: “He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.” David saw his life as a testimony to others. “Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. “(See Psalm 40:1-3.)
Nothing can compare with the JOY God puts in the soul of a man He sets free from the bondage of sin. “Miry clay” represents your body which was formed from the dust of the earth. When your feet are placed upon the “Rock,” Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit directs your “goings “to and fro, “A NEW SONG” springs forth from your spirit, making your life a melody others love to hear.
Think on His goodness, and sing your song to the Lord today!
PRAY: “Father of all music, thank You for putting ‘a new songs’ in my heart. Give me the words and the melody, and I ask You to add another verse each day. In Jesus’ Name, I pray.