March 2, 2008

We went to see Erin this weekend. Her church was celebrating their one year anniversary with a “Signs and Wonders Conference.” Wayne Neal was the guest speaker. Bro Wayne is the evangelist we had at Faith Assembly several years ago for revival that lasted 18 months. It was very good to see him again.

But the best thing was the move of the Holy Spirit that was experienced. Each night God’s Spirit moved on people. Rick and I were prayed for each service. Today’s service was really special. During the altar call, many laid hands on Rick and prayed, believing for his healing. Many felt that God is not through with Rick yet and that he is going to be healed.

We went home to Erin’s for lunch. Her roommate, Jessica, Jessica’s sister, Hannah, and Erin’s boyfriend Robert were there to share our meal. After dinner, Rick and I were informed that they were going to pray for him. They laid hands on him, anointed him with oil, and prayed for him for nearly an hour. They were very tenacious. They wouldn’t give up. There was a sense of God’s presence there, almost more so than at church. Rick stood quietly receiving it all. He did respond throughout the time with thanks and praise to God and agreeing with us.

I came away from this weekend with a renewed sense that God is going to heal Rick. That God has a plan for his life and it is a plan for good, to prosper him and to give him a future.

Hannah gave me a prophecy saying that she saw a box shaped like a heart coming up out of the depths of the ocean. This box represented my hopes and dreams that had been dashed and buried with the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. But the coming out of the ocean indicated that they are being restored and will come to pass.

I believe that God’s word is true and I’m standing on His promises. I know that in His timing, He will bring about Rich’s healing. I believe that God is not finished with Rick! I can’t wait to see what He is going to do with and through Rick. Praise the Lord