John 10:27New International Version (NIV)
27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
God taught me this lesson about 15 years ago. My church had asked us to pray each day for a specific request for Upward Basketball. This was the first time in my life that I began having a daily quiet prayer time with the Lord. It changed my life and I believe saved my life!
At this same time I was going through a time with melanoma on my leg. (I didn't know it was melanoma. God had just told me to get the mole off.) Then, first three, then two more bumps came up on my hand. They were very strange wart-like moles. God used these to get me a referral to the doctor so I could get the melanoma removed before it spread. During this time one morning I woke up to God asking me a question. He said, "Why haven't you asked Me to remove the things on your hand?" I began to pray and answer Him. I began by asking for forgiveness for not talking to Him about my hand. I explained that they weren't bothering me at all and I was not really concerned about them. They didn't hurt or bother me. I just thought they were probably something minor that needed to be removed at some point. But, I did ask God to remove them. He said He would.
I explained to my girls that God wants conversation with us. It's like for me as their mom, I want them to talk to me. I want them to talk to me about everything and anything, whether something bothers them or not. Our relationship with the Lord is like that too. Talk to Him about everything. Give Him time to talk back too.
When I went to the dermatologist to get the mole on my leg removed, the things on my hand were gone! I had done nothing special to them. They just gradually disappeared over a 6 week period. God is so powerful and true to His Word.
If you do not already have a quiet time with the Lord I want to encourage you to start talking to God right now, everyday. It can change your life too!
1 Peter 5:7New International Version (NIV)
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Matthew 10:30-31New International Version (NIV)
30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
2 comments:
Mariann, Thank you so much for writing this blog. Every entry has been helpful to me in some way. Today, I have been struggling with anxiety and the verse above Cast all your anxiety upon Him...was so timely. I know its not easy to put your personal experience out there for everyone to see but God is using you! I look forward to reading more. I love you! Steph
Thank you Steph! Love you!
Post a Comment