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Whenever I’m asked to pray for someone or when I hear about people in distress, I turn to God with great confidence. I know that he is near and is ready to do something for them. But I wasn’t always so aware of this. My journey into deeper faith really started in May 1983, when God did something very special for me and my friends Tony and Pete.
A Friend in Need. The three of us met in the early 1960s, when we worked as Boeing engineers and had offices in the same building. We soon became close friends. All of us were Catholics, but Tony had fallen away from the church.
In February 1983, Pete and his wife went on an island cruise. When they came back, he said they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves but that he had picked up what seemed to be a slight cold or sinus infection. The problem lingered, so Pete went to see a doctor; he diagnosed a sinus problem and a possible inner ear infection.
Despite treatment, Pete did not get better. He began to experience attacks of dizziness—vertigo, along with nausea and vomiting. Soon he was having an attack every forty-eight hours, with each one lasting about four…
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We all know people who are distessed and in need . I am in need of prayers right now. Please reach out for me. I pray for anyone who needs God to bring them healing.
Thanks for sharing this message. Reading the article brought tears to my eyes and it made me realize all those moments my friends have had problems and all I said was “Pray and I’ll also pray for you”. Sometimes I do forget to pray for them. At my workplace, there is a group of four of us, all ladies and Catholics and over and over again, we’ve talked about meeting together to pray at least once a week but we never really start. I guess this was meant for us. Thanks
This story of praying and support for the person who is in need of encouragement is good for the religious. However, too much dwelling into people’s sadness is not good for their confidence. They will become dependent and will not be motivated to achieve. Their minds are weak.
It is very nice for Tony to organize these prayer sessions. Waiting and seeing before proceeding on to the healing makes sense because he may not need this way of cure!
talking to a trusted friend is recommended because everything is confidential and some friends can keep secrets and their help is better than going to the church.
Wonderful story,we all have gifts from God,I wish we all would use them,and seek the Lord though Pray and ask what is ours gifts.
I use to belong to Charismatic group in Dearborn Mi. I sure miss those meetings,cant find any where I live now.
Its a blessing to know people still lay hands on each for pray.
Very inspiring story
This is a great story, I always wish i had healing powers, because i work at a hospital and i know i can make a difference in peoples life by praying.
at least give them a word of comfort.