When God Works

I have no clear idea where my thoughts are headed this morning. Let's see where they take us.

My daughter had a tremendous experience this week. She was struggling because she'd only slept three hours. For anyone, this can be difficult because it makes one grumpy and irritable to go without sleep. But for my daughter, it can cause a seizure. The long-term effects of that include not being able to drive for at least 6 months. Believe me, that keeps her focused on getting enough sleep.

She and I talked and I told her I would be praying for her, and I sent an email message to several friends asking for their prayers as well.

Later, she called back, and things had fallen apart for her. In talking, though, I realized that everything she was relating is a point of vulnerability for her. With that realization came the understanding that this was Satan at work. I could speak with conviction that she was under attack and the solution was to rebuke Satan and allow the power of God to take over. I prayed with her right then for that power and for her to accept it and use it to turn around the entire situation for her. I also updated my prayer request.

God worked immediately. As my daughter claimed His power over the doubts and insecurities, He made Himself known in everything she was doing. She slept that night until 4:30 am and then though she woke up, she was able to go back to sleep. That was the answer to one person's specific prayer for her.

When God works, He often does so with a still, small voice; in a quiet and soft way. But sometimes, He works in power with lightning and thunder. Those are the times that never leave us. We will always remember the times when His power was so very evident. It was great fun to see my daughter experience God's Hand in her life. She made up her mind that things were going to be different, and with His help, she embraced that and watched it unfold.

Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow.