Prayer and Visitation

This past weekend was FULL of blessings! I want to share about two specific events.

First, was a PRAYER STATION we provided this past Saturday from 9:00-11:00 at the Second Blessings parking lot of the First United Methodist Church in Vidalia, GA. Eddie Tyson recently secured signs for our project. They were in the shape of a STOP sign and read, "STOP here if you need prayer". We set up one on Highway 280 and one on Church Street. Larry Sweat joined Eddie and myself to comprise the Prayer Team. We had a fantastic time talking, semi-arguing, laughing, and of course praying. The time flew by! However, we had not had a customer to stop and pray with us. Then, there was a point when all of a sudden, Eddie prayed, "Lord, send us just one person." I looked at the clock...it was 10:41. Well, about 11:00, we stood to have our closing prayer. Before that occurred, a man came walking up for prayer! Hallelujah! His prayer was for someone close to him who was in the hospital with an aneurysm. We gathered around him, placed hands on him, and prayed for this lady who was in need. When we were finished praying, he said, "I accept the prayer." He stood, hugged each of us, and told us he loved us! He left, and we were so glad someone had come to ask for prayer! We began to clean out the items that were under our Prayer Tent, and a lady approached us. She said she wanted prayer for her grandson who was dealing with anger problems. We prayed for her, her daughter, and of course her grandson. When we were finished praying, she said she felt a peace! Glory to God! We closed up shop, and we went away blessed and joyful! Praise God!!!
2 Chronicles 7:14 Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.

Next, was a visitation to the Oaks at Bethany Nursing Home. I have been a part of a ministry involving the Bethany Home for almost 20 years. We attempt to go once a month. We currently plan to go on the second Sunday of each month. Our core group is a bunch of young people. We have a few older people who tag along, but these youth are dynamite! We have sooooo much fun! We talk with the residents; we sing; and we pray. The residents love on us as much as we love on them! If we hit a clunker while singing, they don't mind a bit. And, it's a good thing, because we will hit a few clunkers here and there. We have a standard song lineup: "Do Lord", "This Little Light of Mine", "Sanctuary", "Amazing Grace", "In the Garden", "Oceans", "Oh How He Loves", and whatever else we are feeling that day! One of our favorite friends is Stephen. He loves Rock and Roll, and we give it to him! One of the many blessings of our visits is hearing Stephen laugh. It is priceless and gives me enormous joy! I also like some of the looks we get, like: "Y'all can't sing" and "Y'all are kinda crazy, but we like you!" That's my interpretation, anyway.
James 1:29 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.