Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Answered Prayer


Thank you so much for praying! I know that it has been a while since I have blogged, however I have felt the amazing power of your prayers. On Friday night I was in so much pain as the cyst seems to have returned! I was close to taking the medication that I have brough with me. The next morning my roomates gathered around me and laid hands on me, praying for divine intervention as the pain had now wrapped all the way around my back. I talked to the nurse here who graciously told me that if it persisted she would take me to her doctor on Tuesday when she had an appointment (God was already making a way). We continued to pray and when I woke up Sunday morning, the pain was gone! I was very relieved that I didn't have to go to the hospital here and watched God once again heal my body.

In addition to that, I have been sturggling with getting the details of my trip to Israel this summer worked out. The pastor there has been sick and they have been consumed with him getting better and the ministry in Tel Aviv. Finally, though, on Monday, after listening to the Lord speak to me all last week about surrendering my heart and obeying His leading, I headed into the fields of flowers to just spent time with Him, mainly to surrender my will and be completly willing to follow His leading, despite my desire to go to a specific place (I've now had two other possibilities of going to other countries in the middle east).

Before I went to bed that night, I recieved an email from one of the women working with the ministry in Israel telling me that they would love for me to come and spend my month of outreach with them! I still have many details to work out, but it seems that God has given the green light! I am so excited and would covet your continual prayers as I move ahead. You are all such a blessing to my heart and I am so thankful for you all - Philippians 1:3-6!

1 comment:

lisa said...

WOW Patricia you said all the things I use to encourage people and myself often of HIS grace and love. Awesome to hear you live it!!!
Each day brings us closer to HIM if we desire, and I am so thankful for your sold out heart. I know there is no better place to be than in HIS arms of love.
Rock on sista!
love,
HIS completely,
lisa