Last week I read in a newsletter from the ranch I love so much that a person I’ve gotten to know almost died on July 4th. It was extremely hard to read and wow her testimonial well it’s totally amazing. She had a massive heart attack and had to get her heart reset and had chest compressions on the way to the hospital. Wow that’s extremely scary. Before all that happened she told her husband to call the ranch and ask them to pray.
We know God hears our prayers and yes He doesn’t always answer them the way we want them. We do know that the power of prayer is amazing.
“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” (James 5:14-16) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.“
Not only did my friend get to the hospital she also had emergency surgery and suffered a heart attack. She was one of the lucky ones. Obviously her time on this earth is not done yet. For that I’m internally grateful. I hope that one day soon I can paddle down Sparks Lake with you again my friend.
I’ve seen God do amazing things with prayer. I have another friend who had a brain aneurysm and was in a coma for a long time and she was not supposed to live and God brought her back and everyday she’s worked so hard to get her life back. She’s another woman that I admire. Not only in her faith but that she never gave up no matter how hard it was.
“Matthew 18:20 – There is power in joining together to pray and petition. Jesus even says that when we align our hearts in prayer, He is with us as we do it!“
“In Psalm 34:17-18, it says, “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” When we pour out our hearts to God in prayer, He listens and offers us His peace and comfort.”
There are so many promises in God’s word. I pray everytime I get a chance. I love driving to work and praying before I go to school. I still find things I’m grateful for and my biggest one this week was that my friend is still with us. Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers. I reached out to her and told her that I wish I had told her sooner that I love her.
Reach out to those you love and don’t take anything for granted because life is precious and should never be taken for granted. I’m in awe about what God does and continues to do in our lives. I’m truly blessed. ❤️
Beauty from Ashes. 