I Dare You~

Greetings and blessings :)

 

Tomorrow we will wrap up the story of Ruth; today is shout-out day.

 

Here's a shout out to a phenomenal mom who took a step of faith yesterday and faced her child's health issue head on by boldly going up to her adult-aged offspring and praying--out loud and fearlessly--for his healing and recovery.

 

Of course I asked for a detailed report on how it all went, and I am happy to say that mom and child will be praying again today.

 

Never ever underestimate the impact we have on others when we do something spiritually bold. And never ever underestimate the power that comes down from heaven when we invite God into the midst of our lives.

 

Maybe most of us did not grow up with such public displays of prayer and/or faith. But hopefully we have been bucking that trend and others are taking note.

 

I invite you all to do something crazy today and pray out loud over someone you love--right in front of them. Put your hand right on their shoulder and say, "I bless you in the name of Christ with health, peace, and joy."

 

I double double dog dog slathered in onions and mustard dare you.

 

It is no secret that I am a little pushy--just a little. So for the past few weeks a special person and I have been praying together for break through. Talk about a well-rounded mess--every area of this young person's life was in shambles.

 

But there are few things in life more joyous to me than coming alongside someone who is willing to take a step of faith and together believing God for the seemingly impossible.

 

Sometimes things are so messed up that when situations start to turn around we can only conclude that it was God's handiwork. No mere mortal can take the credit. So consider this turnaround.

 

From heartbreak over a relationship to peace and joy that God is in control.

From being out of work to working and making a good income.

From being on your own to being reunited to family.

From never going to church to going every week and loving it--and getting your family in on the blessings!

 

And all this for one person! Hallelujah!

 

Think about the circumstance you face and take heart--God has an answer. He fathers millions of millions of kids, and He has seen it all. Surprise! We can't surprise Him!

 

And I do not know who said this but it is so true, "If you never ask, the answer will always be no."

 

PRAYER:

Dear Lord, We do ask because we need Your yes--yes to health, yes to peace, yes to provision, yes to joy, yes to hope, yes to guidance, yes to love. Thank You that are always willing to give to those who ask.John 16:24 "Ask and ye shall receive." We have prayed and we are grateful for the answers that are on the way. In Jesus' name, AMEN~