“Recently, my mom had to have emergency surgery. The whole thing was quite sudden and alarming—even traumatic—and afterward, she developed some very serious complications. There were several days where she was in critical condition and we needed a miracle. Many people were praying for her during that time. Overnight, she went from requiring 11 liters of oxygen to not needing oxygen at all. It was a marked and sudden turnaround in her condition. I knew it was the hand of God, and an answer to the faithful prayers of the saints contending for her health.
“In the moment, it was a minute-by-minute battle as I stood in faith, believing the promises and words from the Lord. At one point, one of her health care providers saw her dire situation and told me I had better prepare for her to die. However, I refused to accept those words. I was in the throes of battle and I could not afford any thought that wasn’t rooted in truth and from the heart of God. After several obstacles, Mom defeated all the odds and expectations and is now home and thriving (in record time).
“Many others have recently experienced similar situations, where they were suddenly thrown onto the front lines of a battle, and it took everything within them to maintain a victorious mindset and simply believe in God. Just like He did for us, God is bringing about swift turnarounds which will surprise the naysayers and reinvigorate the faithful ones contending on the front lines.
“2 Corinthians 4:8-9 says, “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”
“God is reminding His people that He is with them no matter what. He is highlighting where you are experiencing warfare and teaching you how to pray. He is answering your prayers and bringing a sudden turnaround so that your tough place becomes a wide open field.
“Psalm 18:19 says, “He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me.” It is a season of swift turnarounds. If you have felt crushed, weighed down or powerless to change things, then this word is for you.
“Remember God’s promises to you. Ask those faithful ones around you to pray. Stand in faith and believe God’s word to you. Worship. Remain hopeful and guard against words spoken against the situation. Be diligent to reject curses and speak blessings. Speak Scripture over your situation. Ask for help when you need it and try to get the rest your body needs.”
“May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the perseverance of Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5 NASB) – Anne Ballard
Faithful God,
Thank you for your mercy, grace, and peace that pours into us as we seek you and your plan and provision. Thank you for the times and places in life when you give us strength and courage to face what seems like overwhelming circumstances.When we are in the midst of battle, help us remember and believe your Word and apply it to every situation. Give us friends and encouragers for that battle. When we feel hard pressed on every side, perplexed, persecuted, and struck down, help us remember that in Christ we are not crushed, not in despair, not abandoned, and not destroyed. Direct our hearts to your love and your perseverance and help us remember your promises. Help us remain hopeful and guard our words so we reject curses and speak blessings. Bring us into spacious places. Rescue us because you delight in us. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.
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