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Somehow I injured my foot the other day. Not sure how I did it. No idea. On Wednesday it hurt all day long. On Thursday it got progressively worse – so much so that I broke down and made a doctor appointment for today (Friday). I go to the doctor for something, probably less than once a year (in other words, rarely).
Over the last few months I have been training my kids in areas of being Spirit-led. One of those areas has been in the power of prayer. Last Saturday we went downtown again and hung out at the bus stop. My eight, seven, and five year old laid hands on many people and prayed for them. They prayed for people who need jobs, cars, physical healing, spiritual direction, housing, etc. I love the exposure they (as well as I) are getting with people who have all kinds of needs. We are all learning tons.
Anyway, last night, God once again reminded me that I have not asked anyone to lay hands on me and pray for healing. I simply planned to seek a doctor (without seeking God first). I then asked all three of my kids to lay hands on me and pray for healing. They all did.
I woke up this morning, planning to go to my appointment. God had other plans, however. My foot is significantly better, and I have no need to seek a doctor. Would it be just as better today without that prayer last night? Only God knows. My conclusion is that God used the prayer of my kids to bring healing.
I think we have so much to learn about what God can do through faith, trust, and a life of truly seeking him. God certainly doesn’t always heal, but how many times would he, if we seek him?
(Lastly, I am teaching a new welcome class this Sunday afternoon and next Sunday. Anyone who wishes to sign up can do that by contacting Sue at sheckley@gracegathering.com.)
I write as someone who is humbly seeking the power of God – and who has a long way to go.