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05-18-2003, 03:51 AM
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#1 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| A Day in the Life of a KingdomWarrior This is my first Internet Blog. It is May 18, 2003 and it is 4:33 am EST when I began writing this.
I have recently been having boughts of insomnia. I am praying that I can get some real sleep so that I can be refreshed for a 3 day city-wide outreach and evangelistic crusade next weekend. This is going to be out of town and I will be driving back each day and will have to be making trip down there this week to deliver all the suplies for the BBQ. We are planing to feed 500+ people on Sat.
I also am having to bake 20 something cakes next week for the event. Some days, I feel so overwhelmed by this, as I am the one organizing the Albany team. Thank God for some great friends who are giving all they can in this! :kangel:
I will keep you all posted on the outreach planning and outcome of the weekend.
Since this is my first blog and I want to introduce myself, let me share a bit of my testimony.
My dad was a deacon of a Pentecostal church, my mom was a Sunday School teacher. But at home it was different. My dad would drink, beat my mom and he praticed witchcraft. My mom tried to commit suicide several times. Then she became pregnant with me. My dad tried to make her miscarry by kicking her in the stomach. I was born healthy, for the most part.
When I was 4 years old, my parents were still in church, living the double live. I gave my heat to Jesus. I'll tell you, the Lord kept me through all of this. When I was 6, my dad was removed from the church, so he forbad us to go to a Pentecostal church - yet he wanted me in some church, even sent me to a Private Christian school.
The fighting at home continued, things got really bad many times. I can't tell you how many times things have gotten close to murder. I remember during the fighting, being so scared. There were nights that I sat between my bed and wall, so I wouldn't see the abuse. I remember though, that many times, I felt invisible arms around me holding me.
When I was 12, my parents divorced - but never finalized it. Also, at this time, I was going through a rough time with my health. My doctor said that I might have stomach cancer, though it was less thatn 1%. On top of that, I was being molested by my step-grandfather. He was the one that got my dad involved in witchcraft. With all of this going on, I tried to kill myself. One night, a demon came into my room and told me to end my life, that it was the only way out. I knew better, but I was in so much pain. For months I dealt with the spirit of death over my life. God kept me from ending my life and ministered his healing.
I was diagnosed later with Ulcerative Colitis. This was bad for several years, so I decided to homeschool. This is exactly where the Lord wanted me. He became my teacher. He taught me so much then, this had to be the greatest time in my life. His Presence was so real to me. I had always known His Presence since a young child. I could feel His hand over me from the time of my earliest memories.
In my second year of college (96) I received the Baptism of the Spirit, and I haven't been the same since.
In 1998, I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and went through a very difficult time. Still on treatment, but I know that there is a day of healing coming.
God has used all things in my life to teach me compassion and love for those who are in bondage to sin, who are physically and mentally sick. Though there have been tough times, I wouldn't trade one day of it, for it has taught me that God is Ever Faithful, Ever Loving, and Ever Lasting.
I am ready to be used by God in whatever capacity that He sees fit for my life. I am nothing without Him and I can do nothing without Him, so my life is His to use.
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The following week after the outreach I have to go in the hospital for the day (outpatient) for the Remicade treatment that I receive for Crohn's. I was supposed to have the treatment the day before the outreach began.
I will keep you posted on the treatment also. I have to have these every 2 months and they take a couple of days to get over. They make me tired and drained for a day of so, also sometimes have bad joint pains.
Also, pray for me this Monday, as I have to go to a new Dr. After the last treatment, I got very sick with sinus/ear infection. It moved to bronchitis, then back to ear infection. The day that I quit my 2nd round of antibiotics, I got sick again. Less than 12 hours after my last pill, my temp shot to 102 and I wound up with strep throat.
I had a CT scan of my ears and sinuses and got the report back that something is wrong there. Don't have a conclusive report from the dr that ordered the test, but was told that I had to see an ENT (ear/nose/throat) dr. They called me on Friday and I have the app. for Monday. They acted like it was serious.
I am attaching a picture of me that was taken when I was 20. It was around Christmas 98. I haven't changed much, some even say that I look younger now that I am in remission from the crohn's. That was during the height of the illness. |
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05-18-2003, 04:04 AM
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#2 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| In all that I forgot to say some basics :kblush
Name: Angela Joy
Birthday: June 29, 1978
Spiritual BD: May 4, 1982
I have a BA in Biblical Studies, an AA in Psychology, an AA in Middle School Education, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) cert, and working on my MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.
I am currently unemployed because of the health problems that I have had this year. My last job was as a Customer Service Rep/Tech Support for Bellsouth's DSL Internet Access. All my jobs have been in the computer field from Web Design (which I still do from home), Database Design, and PC Repair/Sale in a Computer store.
I do some private tutoring as this can also be done from home and can be changed if needed to comply with my health issues. |
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05-18-2003, 06:30 AM
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#3 | | I-IV-V
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,746
| Hey, cool blog! Yay - I got the 1st post in it.  Do you play any instruments? That's a really powerful testimony !!!
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05-18-2003, 08:05 PM
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#4 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| Thanks Flyguy.  Yeah, I play keyboard, but not too good at it. It has been so long since I practiced. :kblush
I have been looking at verses today that talk on God's keeping power. Here are a few that I found.
Jude 1:24-25
24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
(KJV)
2 Tim 4:18
18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(KJV)
Gen 50:20
20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
(KJV)
Prov 2:8
8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
(KJV)
John 10:28
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
(KJV)
Rom 8:37-39
37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(KJV)
1 Cor 1:8
8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
(KJV)
1Thes 5:23-24
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
(KJV)
II Th 3:3
3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
(KJV)
2 Tim 1:12
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
(KJV)
Heb 7:25
25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
(KJV)
1 Pet 1:3-5
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
(KJV)
1 Pet 5:10-11
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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05-18-2003, 11:21 PM
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#5 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| Working on another song. Started this a while back, but got it out again today.
Do You turn Your head in shame?
Do You walk away in pain?
Does Your heart break within,
When I fall into that same old sin?
I wrote this one night after struggling with temptation all day.
I don't know exactly where to go with this, but it was what I was feeling that night. I would like to hear this played out, as I am hearing a rocky, emo/grunge sound to this. Maybe then I can get a feel to the rest of the words.
Maybe I should have kept working on it that day while I was struggling. But honestly, I would rather loose this song than to stuggle again with that temptation.
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Here is another verse that I have been meditating on for a while.
Eph 3:14-21
14 For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father,
15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name,
16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man;
17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,
19 and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God.
20 Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,
21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
(NAS)
Last edited by KingdomWarrior; 05-19-2003 at 03:00 AM.
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05-19-2003, 03:26 AM
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#6 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| Just wanted to say This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!
It does not matter what comes my way today, as I am in the Hands of the Lord. He cares about my every need and will supply (1 Peter 5:7 and Phil 4:19).
I ask that if any of you read this before 2pm Est today to please pray for me. I am going to a new Dr (an ENT). My sinus/ear CT Scan did not return normal results, so I have to go see what is going on. |
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05-19-2003, 07:09 AM
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#7 | | I-IV-V
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,746
| I'll pray for you and your doctor's appointment that everything will go well. I like the start to that song you have too. You should finish it - I can hear the rock emo/grunge sound in my head when I'm reading the lyrics. Or at least I think that it would song good that way. Have a good day!
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05-20-2003, 01:00 AM
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#8 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| I am so tired right now. I have been up 35 hours with only a little over 2 hours sleep. I have an early start tomorrow. Need to get up around 9:30 to get things ready for the outreach on Friday night.
Went to the dr today. He said that I still had a mild sinus infection, but he was more concerned about the hay fever that I have been having. I have never had this before. I start on Allegra tomorrow morning. |
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05-20-2003, 06:31 AM
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#9 | | I-IV-V
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,746
| Well, I'm glad it's nothing too serious. Hope you get over it soon!
__________________ I think I'll stay for a while. |
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05-20-2003, 02:27 PM
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#10 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| I was fine all day while I was in Tifton, no itchy eyes and snezzing at all. Got back home and it started all over again as soon as I stepped out of the car. My yard has about 10 Pecan Trees, and I live next door to a Pecan Field. The pollen here is awful! I can't wait for a good soaker to come and wash the pollen out of the air.
I am about to leave today to pick up the donations for Sat. I have 2 stores giving gift cards and one giving supplies. Also, one of the farm companies here is given me a watering trough so that we can do baptistism this weekend. I have got to go and secure that with my sig today.
Also, I have got to get the cake mixes to my grandmother and my cousin, as they are helping me bake these 25 cakes. |
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05-21-2003, 01:37 AM
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#11 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| Today I picked up 10 28oz bottles of BBQ Sauce, 14 cake mixes, 2 1/2 doz eggs, oil, and 2 gallons of Baked Beans. Flowers Bakery in T'ville Ga is giving us all the bread that we need. The chicken (500 legs and 500 thighs) is only going to cost us $92 and they are giving us 5 cases of chicken nuggets free.
Still have 3 more stores that haven't given me a descion yet. Supposed to talk to them tomorrow. My uncle knows the owner of Harvey's and told me to talk to Joe Harvey tomorrow personally. Another good friend works at Winn-Dixie and will talk to the manager for me and let me know. She is also going to make 2 cakes for me.
My mom is going to ask a couple of ladies at work if they will make 1or 2 for this. And another good friend who doesn't have time to help with cooking is going to give me a donation to buy more supplies.
I am in greatest need of can drinks, we need about 300 more and some bottled water.
I am praying that we have enough Bibles also. We have about 250 given to us by the Billy Graham Association and the CMA (Christian Motercyclist Association) is coming to the outreach and I believe that they will be bringing Bibles also.
I found some great deals on carrots for the cole slaw (5lbs for $.99). That will be enough for that and we need about another 20lbs of cabbage. We need about 3 more gallons of BBQ Sauce and 3 more gallons of Beans.
My greatest prayer fot this outreach is souls and changed lives! I want all honor and glory to go to God and not to us. I want God's will to be done in this and that all things go according to His plan, not ours. |
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05-22-2003, 10:13 AM
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#12 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| Losses and Victories Okay, we only have tonight and tomorrow to get everything together for the Outreach.
We had a promise from Coca-cola for 10 cases of drinks free. They have all the sudden backed out. We needed 20 cases all together. I am trying to get the local Coke to gives some, as we were using another office. Also, contacted Pepsi to see if we can get some at cost, since this office does not cover that area.
Some good news though. The Lord directed us to to another store/warehouse for chicken. The 1st place was going to cost us abut $.32 per pound, whereas Harvey's has a special on Leg quarters now and they are only $.19 per pound. This will be a savings of over $30! We still need much in supplies. I have 2 more stores to get back in touch with today and 2 tomorrow morning.
I know that all things will come together for this, it just gets a bit hectic some days.
Please keep this in prayer and pray for good weather. It started raining here last night and supposed to rain through the weekend. :knope: We can't have this - it is an outside event Saturday and a tent crusade every night! |
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06-12-2003, 12:30 AM
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#13 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| :kblush
Wow! I can't believe that it has been that long since I posted here.
I ahve been so busy this past month that it is unreal!
Let's see - where did I leave you all!  Okay, the outreach, that's right
What can I say! God provided everything that was needed. We had more than enough for everyone. I have never seen that much food! How about hand grating 25lbs of carrots??!! I never want to touch a carrot again!
The first night was Friday. Chad was late (came from Nashville, Tn to Ga) forgot the time zone difference, but that wasn't a problem. The service was awesome. During the preaching, Chad called my cousin Matthew out and gave him a word. I don't remember all of it, but I do know that there is a difference in him now.
This child has had severe learning disabilities, he is going into the 6th grade (12 yrs old) but was reading at a 1st grade 4th month according to his Exams this year. On the way home Friday night, he began to read most of the road and Church signs as we passed them. We got to McDonald's and he began reading the menu! He has never done that before! He still struggles with a lot of words, but now he knows how to sound them out, whereas before he couldn't even do that. I have him reading every day to me now. He is improving so much!
Matt has always had a love for God. It has grown so much since then. I was in Church with him last Friday night and he was standing there with his hands lifted in praise to God! It was so beautiful to see that!!
I also received a word that night and I have noticed such a boldness in my life since then. I am unafraid to stop and pray for a total stranger now (tell you about that in a sec).
Saturday was the big event. It was so cool! I got there around 10 am with my "kids" (cousins and friends). All the guys helped set up the smaller tents and my mom helped with food preparation. I helped a bit with both. I also did some prayer walking around the ball field where the tent meeting was to take place that night.
The eating and bands began at 12:30 and my guys (band from Albany) started at 2pm. Before they played, my friend Ben and I prayed with them, as they were nervous. I'll tell you, those guys were amazing!! They were the least experienced of all the bands, the youngest, and the ones with the least equipment, but God moved through them!! Jared, if you read this, I want to say again, thanks for coming and allowing God to use you all like that!
During the afternoon, Chad and Scotti (one of the assistants) went through the town giving out plates of food to people (fire dept, etc). My cousins, Tracey (13 and Matt's bro), Matt (12), and Anthony (almost 13) went with them. Matt now has such a desire to share the Gospel!! That is the most awesome thing! Oh, and part of the word that was given to him was that God will increase his faith and his ability to share the Word of God in a way that it will convince those who are atheist! There are several kids in his school who do not believe there is a God and he spent all last year arguing with them.
That night was another wonderful time of minstry. There were several people baptized that night. Sunday I was not there, but I heard that about 2 churches moved their services to the tent that morning.
PS. Did not rain the whole weekend!! :kcool: :kgrin:
In the next post - I will give a followup on what has happened since. |
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06-12-2003, 12:59 AM
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#14 | | Prayer Warrior
Joined: May 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 188
| Okay, where to start! Well, I guess Sunday night May 25 would be good.
After church that morning (I went to my church) I picked up a friend. She is 15. I wanted her to be at the outreach, but she wasn't able to go.
I talked to her at her home for a bit and found out that she had been dealing with bulemia, cutting, and drugs. She was doing acid and speed. Now, this girl, a few months ago was sharing the Gospel with Witches and everyone she met!
I got her away from home so that I could talk more freely with her. We prayed together so many times that afternoon. By the time I got her home, she was free of the drug addiction (hasn't touched any since) and some of the scars from the cutting were gone!!! Now that is flat out amazing!! Over the next week she didn't through-up once. From Sat - Mon of this week she struggled with that and cut herself Mon nigh. I spent most of last night ministering to her.
Okay - back up a bit again. Back to last week. We were talking one evening and she began to tell me about this place called 7 churches.This is a circular road where 7 old "slave" churches were built. I don't know the neighborhood of Pretoria very well (this is the area on Leary highway that is at the southwest end of Albany. I went to church in the area from birth six).
Amanda told me that this area is not a "witches coven", but it is a hard core satanic group that uses these churches now. She said that one of her friends went out there and barely escaped - he had on a leather jacket and he felt something hit him in the back. He ran for his life and got in the car. When he left the area, he took his jacket off and he had 3 deep gashes in his back - the jacket was soaked with blood.
As Amanda was sharing this with me, she felt great fear come over her. I started praying in the spirit and she kept telling me about this place. I told Amanda that I wanted to go near there - she begged me not too. I told her I would wait to see how the Lord led. But I feel strongly that I should know at least what road to turn off on to get there.
We went out there last Thursday to look. We didn't find it, but God had another purpose for us being there. We prayed for guidance and that the will of God would be done. We had a praise tape on - the Lord directed me to 2 certain songs "My Redeemer Lives" and "Great In Power" - both on By Your Side (Hillsong Australia).
We drove down Tarva lane (which is where I suspected it was). We visited my old church building (it was about to fall down in ruins - the grass was grown almost to the top of the building in some places. Brambles had almost overtaken the area.). Amanda sensed that there were "bad" teachings that came out of there in the past. She said that she felt perverse works in there and that the people didn't know what went on with the leaders. That was so true. This was the church that my dad was in as a deacon while involved in witchcraft. There were many other problems that were in the leadership (much of it is not confirmed, but many rumors). She said that she felt like she should walk in the church, but I told her no. I didn't feel at peace about it.
We continued to drive and pray as we traveled. There were times that the heaviness was so strong. I noticed at times that my jaw would tense up to the point that I could barely open my mouth. Amanda said the same. On one section of the highway it was the strongest. When this happened, I got my Bible out and told Amanda to begin to read the Word. I gave her most of the Scriptures to proclaim. I had her read Ps 44:4-8, Ps 24, Is 60, Is 54:17, after this she began to call out other verses as the Lord led.
We kept driving down Tarva and soon felt a release - we knew we had to turn back as we were getting very far out into the next county and on a very lonely stretch of road. We turned back and saw this lady outside. I felt led to drive up to her house. I was planning to ask her if she knew where that road was. But before we could say anything to her, she started crying and apologizing to us for being upset. I asked her what was wrong. She said that she just hung up the phone (it was still in her hand) from hearing the news that her best friend had been killed in a car wreak. Amanda and I both looked at each other and I got out of the car. I asked the lady if we could pray for her. Amanda was getting out of the car by then. We walked over to her and I began to hold her. Amanda came behind her and placed her hands on the lady's shoulders. I began to pray peace and comfort to the lady and to all that knew the young woman that was killed. I don't remember what else.
I just let her cry on my shoulder for a bit and tell her that God was with her to minister His healing. We then began to share the Gospel to her and she said that she had been saved as a young child and was still living for Jesus. I then gave her a copy of the Father's Love Letter ( http://www.FathersLoveLetter.com) and she read most of it right there in front of us. She said that she would view the web version with her daughter (mid-20's) before she told her about the death. Then she said that she would make copies it it to give to all at the funeral. (Amanda and I wrote our phone numbers on it, in case she or her family/friends needed someone to talk to.)
After all this - she finally asked us the reason that we stopped. I actually told her that God had other plans for us than what we were looking for. That He wanted us to stop and minister to her instead of asking a question of her. She agreed and said that it was just like we were angels sent to her at that moment. She then asked us again - so Amanda did ask her. She said that she had not heard about it, but may have an idea where it was - just because the description sounded familar. She said that she would call one of us when she found out, but that it would be after the funeral. I told her it didn't matter when.
We left with another hug and word of comfort for her and continued back down Tarva to Leary Highway. There were several places where the heaviness returned. I turned to Amanda and asked her what she felt and she looked a little frightened. I stopped at the nearest gated road and prayed. It lifted and she felt that the place we passed was a key. I kept driving towards Leary Highway, but I decided to turn around. I found another gated road and both of us was like "Wait a second!" She wanted to get out of the car, but I told her to wait. I anointed her with oil and then we both stepped out and anointed the gate and the ground with oil and prayed. We got back into the car and drove to the other place above. I felt immediately that we were not to step out of the car. I backed out of the drive/rolled down the window and told Amanda to take the oil and pour some in her hand and pour it over the enterance to the road (I prayed as we were doing this). We then left the area and felt such a release. We continued to read the Word aloud as we drove the rest of Tarva. She opened the Bible to Proverbs 24:30-31. I later saw verse 32 and told her to read it.
Prov 24:30-32
30 I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment;
31 thorns had come up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall was in ruins.
32 I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw:
(NIV)
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End that day -
Now, fast foward to today.  I got news a week ago that my cousin's uncle (also happens to be Amanda's 1st cousin) was in the hospital with cancer. The drs thought that they had removed the throat cancer a year or so ago. Well, it came back and they found that it had spread to every major organ in his body. He went into the hospital last Tuesday and they didn't expect him to make it through the night. Well, today he is still alive and I went and visited him and his family in the hospital (against my drs orders - I am not supposed to be around sick people). I went in there with a message of hope to the family and prayed with Clyde to be healed. I know that my God is more than able!!! Just a few weeks ago, I would have never had the courage to do something like that!
Lastly, I got an email from the Ga Prayer Network Sunday night. I have been the rep for Albany/Doughery Co since I joined last summer. Well, I have been promoted! I now and the regional coordinator for SW Ga. I have 14 counties in my region.
These are my counties.
Baker County - Includes the city of Newton.
Calhoun County - Includes the cities of Arlington, Edison, Leary and Morgan.
Colquitt County - Includes the cities of Berlin, Doerun, Ellenton, Funston, Moultrie, Norman Park and Riverside.
Decatur County - Includes the cities of Attapulgus, Bainbridge, Brinson and Climax.
Dougherty County - Includes the city of Albany.
Early County - Includes the cities of Blakely, Damascus and Jakin.
Grady County - Includes the cities of Cairo and Whigham.
Lee County - Includes the cities of Leesburg and Smithville.
Miller County - Inclues the city of Colquitt
Mitchell County - Includes the cities of Baconton, Camilla, Pelham and Sale City.
Seminole County - Includes the cities of Donalsonville and Iron City.
Terrell County - Includes the cities of Bronwood, Dawson, Parrott and Sasser.
Thomas County - Includes the cities of Barwick, Boston, Coolidge, Meigs, Ochlocknee, Pavo and Thomasville.
Worth County - Includes the cities of Poulan, Sumner, Sylvester and Warwick.
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I ask that all of you join with me in prayer for the SW region of Georgia. I have just been appointed as the coordinator for this region. I now have 14 counties to coordinate prayer leaders. This is much work but I know that this is the time. For so long I have labored over this region in prayer and I have found that many of these counties do not have active intercessors (one such is Early county).
From what I know of Early, there is a strong sense of apathy, delusion, and pride. There is an Indian Burial Mound that is still regarded as "sacred" ground by the people (yes it is important as history, but it should not be worshiped).
Also, in Calhoun county the majority or people are in Masonry. The Eastern Star meets in the High School Cafeteria. The newspaper for Edison (Calhoun county) is called "Sobek". It is common knowledge that the Sobek referred to is the Egyptian Alligator god, but most people think that it is harmless. Masonry goes back the ancient Egyptian religion.
Monday, as I was going to pick up Amber (my cousin) to meet with an intercessor from Miller County I was praying about this. I felt so overwhelmed by this task. I pulled up at a red light and I was behind a semi that said "Covenant Transport" Then next to me pulled another semi that said "Simpre Fi" (Always Faithful). As I saw this, the Lord began to speak to me that it was not my ability to do this, but it was His Covenant with His people that would cause the work to come together. Then He reminded me that He was Always Faithful to do what He had promised. This was just a simple word, but it was so powerful!
Well, I had better go for the night! Love to all
PS. Chad and his team will be back in Ochlocknee on July 4-6. Please keep that in prayer. I do know that he will actually be coming around the 1st and will be doing street ministry before hand in the area and will be coming to Albany for at least one afternoon. Please pray about that. |
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06-12-2003, 11:17 AM
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#15 | | Prayer Warrior
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I think that I have been freaked out now!!
In the last post - I mentioned being the SW Ga regional prayer coordinator. That is good and all.
I just got off the phone with the Ga prayer coordinator a few minutes ago. Really got a suprise!! I might not just be the South West region coordinator (region 10) - there are 2 other regions in my area without a coordinator (and I know these like the back of my hand). Well, I might become coordinator for these also. That means, in addition of my 14 counties, I will have Region 8 (16 counties) and Region 11 (18 counties).
That makes a total of 48 counties!!! I don't even want to count the cities!! Just in my region (#10 SW Ga) there are 49 cities!
What my job will be with the others is to find a coordinator there. Until I do, they belong to me. I have contacts there, so it should be fairly easy (I hope and pray!) So please keep me in prayer for this. It feels so overwhelming, but I know that God has placed me here for this time. I am just glad that I don't have Jacquie's job - she is state coordinator (159 counties)!!
Last edited by KingdomWarrior; 06-12-2003 at 11:31 AM.
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