‘2008′ WHAT WENT RIGHT ! GOD Gets the Praise!!

There is no other way to explain the following events except for divine intervention. The following are items that the 85% rule had no control over. A non Christian might be able to explain some of them away, but there were too many too fast that happened. I will try to highlight a number of events, but there are so many that I have lost track, even after tallying them on a list. Some were left out. I keep a list in my wallet as a gentle reminder of Gods power and love. Awesome! Prayers for me had been flying around this country and to Gods ears, from so many people, that I was amazed and taken back by their efforts. They came from Family, Friends, and churches. Many that I knew, and many I did not. I still hadn’t softened up my stance on churches at this point, but they were covering my back.

a) A trip to Michigan to see family and a church client who I had done some work for. THIS WAS THE INITIAL CATALYST For Change In Me. It was on~ Sept 16th. about 1 month after my Prostate ‘C’ surgery. I met with the Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Napoleon Michigan, and a few of their elders and construction parishioners. I could see a genuine concern in their eyes and hearts for my well being, as they asked how I was doing. It was touching, and we went on to work through my drawings for them. My brother Howard had had the whole church pray for good results in my surgery, and they complied. They have my thanks and prayers back. Next on this trip, I visited my family. All were glad to see me and told me of their prayer efforts. It was a daunting experience. We prayed at meals, and I realize a change in my mindset. I am not in control. God controls! I just do the best I possibly can and let him guide.

MY OWN EYE OPENING HAS BEGUN, AND IT WAS TIME TO START GIVING GOD CREDIT AND PRAISE. 85%/15% rule broken, and rewritten.

b) Prayer starts in length and with meaning.

c) Prayers were being answered in numbers. I carry a list with me of 11 prayers that I have been asking for resolution or action to. It is a short list and highlights the major prayers and the answers to them. Of the 11, 8 of them have come true, and of those 8, 7 items were totally out of my control. There are other lesser events that have been answers to prayer as well, but the list was astronomical in showing me the power of our Lord. The remaining 3 items I am seeing progress towards completion but not fulfilled yet.
to name a few.

1) Finding a nutritionist that my insurance would cover. It looked bleak, and I ended up with one better. A Holistic, Life Extension specialist, doctor. Not at all what I expected.

2) Containment of the cancer after its removal. It was done.

3) Fix a marriage. Done and better than it has been for decades, And Fast!!

4) Find a church. Done, and right down the line I was looking for. After 30+ years of absence, I hit on one right out of the gate, and the first church I visited.

5) PSA blood level to be zero. It is now less than .1(the labs lowest reading), or essentially zero. One test came in at .03 (a more sensitive lab) In other words Cured! Now get this . The Holistic doctor, and the Church Ministers names are both “Reilly” Anyone from Calvary Assembly of God will appreciate this.

Some of the above events look as if human control played a part, but let me reassure you, the human control was so minimal, and answers came so fast, it could have been nothing less than God.

IN CONCLUSION ! Probably glad I’m ending this, eh?

I have to look back and ask myself “What was I thinking??” If I had to give advice I would be reluctant, since I have made some poor choices for myself. One thing I can say with certainty, is to not be deluded to think some of the actions that are questionable in your life are ok, because it just escalates from there and progressively gets worse. Also, stay in constant contact with the Lord and stop the thought that you are in control of anything. Your life is not yours. Your finances are not yours. Who owns those things? I would think I wouldn’t have to tell you. When it comes to making any decisions, there is someone ready and willing to help in those choices. Listen to that voice. Follow those prayers given directions. It’s the Spirit. The communicator, the force that allows us to converse with our Lord Jesus/God. The Spirit is the comforter , the source for miracles and answers to prayers. Also realize for all of the selfish prideful individuals who think they are in control. Don’t delude yourself. Yes you are the one who runs your affairs, but don’t get high minded and think you are better at it than our Lord. He has the knowledge of your past, present and future. He knows before you, which directions are appropriate in your life. You can’t possibly know this, but only make weak judgment calls. Why would you trust your judgment over that of the Creator ? The All knowing ! Get real folks…You can’t match that knowledge base. In my own life I came across a crossroad. Clean my act up or God would allow me to go down hard. In other words, I take myself out of my Godless lifestyle, or God would allow me to take myself out…..Permanently.

God Blesses, if you allow him to work in your lives.

If not? Re read!!!

AFTERWARD