Friday, January 20, 2017
GOD REMOVED A HEART OF STONE "And I will give them one heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone from their bodies and give them a heart of flesh." Ezekiel 11:19, HCSB The upper prayer room of the Jerusalem Prayer Center is a place of silent prayer, but recently words were spoken there that awed a young man and solidified his belief in God’s love for him. Three years ago, that young man was in a bad place, far from the Lord. His aunt and uncle came to the prayer center and now returned with extended family members, including this young man. The family sang together and then spent time upstairs in silent prayer. As they prepared to leave, the young man’s aunt took him to the “intercession” area, a corner containing a basket of rocks and markers. She shared with him that three years ago, she had written his name on a stone. She cried out to God, asking God to soften her nephew’s heart. The nephew came down the stairs, bursting to share with staff how his aunt’s prayer had been answered. The words from Ezekiel had come to pass; God had removed his heart of stone. God had even called him into ministry. Pray that God will soften the hearts of others whose names are written on stones in the upper prayer room. Ask God to protect this young man as he ministers in a foreign land.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017
To hear an mp3 recording of the PrayerLine, click here. http://media1.imbresources.org/files/254/25483/25483-132514.mp3 HER CONFESSION BROUGHT REJOICING “Every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved." Acts 2:47b, HCSB Jade is a relatively new Christian who likes to hang around Beam and Chun’s house, contacting people online and playing games on her tablet. Jade and her friends are Deaf believers in South Asia. One member of the group told the Pentecost story and explained that “3,000 believed and were baptized that day.” Worker Bethany Forrester then asked Jade why she had decided to follow Jesus. Jade signed without her usual hesitation. She signed boldly and confessed many of the sins that made her realize she needed a Savior. There was great rejoicing in the church that day. Pray that Jade will continue to learn and be on fire for the Lord. |
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