tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764645362386861163.post1076996063999023043..comments2023-08-31T09:23:23.375-04:00Comments on Hope and Beauty in A Boys World: Filled with AweStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16949471213153043914noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764645362386861163.post-46848029392376039322012-04-01T21:39:22.026-04:002012-04-01T21:39:22.026-04:00Hi Stephanie!
I stumbled upon your blog and wante...Hi Stephanie!<br /><br />I stumbled upon your blog and wanted to encourage you and thank you for sharing your struggles and TESTIFYING of the Lord's goodness and faithfulness. He used it to prepare me for my own little brother becoming seriously ill a day later. It's amazing how much my own experience paralleled yours with the Lord guiding to me to what Psalms to pray over him. It has truly been a beautiful trial. The Lord has increased my love, faith, and trust in Him in so many ways. Thank you for being His vessel so He could teach me about Himself and fall more in love with Him. He is so pleased to use you for His glory :) Thanks sister!<br /><br />-Catherine O.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919610370662965866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764645362386861163.post-40876580277517361352012-03-29T09:37:11.163-04:002012-03-29T09:37:11.163-04:00I am left speechless... and in tears. Thank you s...I am left speechless... and in tears. Thank you so much for sharing such a powerful example of clinging to God's Word for strength. <br />God Bless,<br />Christy at Cross MomsCross Momshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04951334606458604263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764645362386861163.post-63404429907884479422012-03-23T11:59:14.764-04:002012-03-23T11:59:14.764-04:00Stephanie,
I completely understand what you are s...Stephanie,<br /><br />I completely understand what you are saying here. And I agree 100%. I know that as Christians we are hated by the enemy, and while he hates us all with a passion, perhaps he hates the worshipers with the fiercest passion of all. I guess it makes sense, that’s what he was when he lost his position.<br /><br />I have a worshiper too. His name is Austin and he’s just about to turn 15. There has been a battle raging over his head since the day he was born. He is the kindest, most compassionate, most loving kid I have ever known – people can’t help but like him. He is a light. He loves to sing and play the guitar. Sometimes he gets to lead worship for his youth group at church…and when he does, it brings people to tears. He has a sweet, sweet anointing to usher people into the presence of Jesus. And it is OPPOSED.<br /><br />I have watched the battle rage over him in a new way this year – as he steps forward in that sweet worship anointing. It has uncovered extreme jealousy in one particular boy, who has been a dear friend since 1st grade – he has treated Austin horribly and it’s been really hard to watch. It’s like he loves him, and HATES him, all at the same time. A few weeks ago, I was crying out to the Lord, asking Him what in the world is going on. I know that this boy loves Austin, probably the closest friend this kid has ever had, yet at times it feels like he wants to kill him (slight exaggeration) – but seriously, the hurtful things that come out of his mouth…wow. As I prayed, this is what the Lord spoke to me…<br /><br /><i>“A Saul spirit will always be enraged by a David anointing.”</i><br /><br />I felt like the Lord showed me what was going on in the spiritual realm, and showed me how to pray.<br /><br />I began to pray that a “Saul spirit” would be bound over Austin – that it could not come near him. That the Lord would place a hedge of fire around him and protect him. I began to stand against that foul spirit in the spiritual realm, and guess what, it lost its power. A few days after I began praying like this, I asked Austin how it was going with this boy…he said it was really weird, but that things are a lot better.<br /><br />“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)<br /><br />Stephanie, you are raising up mighty warriors for the Kingdom of God – it will be opposed – but we know Who wins!!! :)<br /><br />I will be praying for your precious family.<br /><br />Love, Amanda<br /><br />(Oh, and Austin also had terrible eczema as a little boy, and terrible food allergies. His skin was such a mess that I would just cry…there seemed to be nothing that could be done. He still has food allergies (peanut), but he now has the most BEAUTIFUL skin I have ever seen.)Amanda Maynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764645362386861163.post-3691482009355895692012-03-22T23:28:58.387-04:002012-03-22T23:28:58.387-04:00p.s. Can't wait to "see" the blessin...p.s. Can't wait to "see" the blessings that follow your obedience.Erin Southwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140210864131003738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764645362386861163.post-46392026064615089332012-03-22T23:28:18.258-04:002012-03-22T23:28:18.258-04:00Steph, I have been praying continually for Lake an...Steph, I have been praying continually for Lake and I had no idea just how scary things have been. I am always so sorry for your suffering, but I also know that it produces fruit. THANK YOU FOR THIS POST. Thank you for the seeds that will produce fruit in those who read and learn His word. I am so thankful for you my friend!!! Continuing to pray, especially for Hope and Crew and protection. And for REST IN GREEN PASTURES for a battle-worn mama!<br /><br /><br />"Though now, for a little while, you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith, of greater worth than gold, which perishes though refined by fire, may be proved genuine and result in praise glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. " 1 Peter 1Erin Southwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140210864131003738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764645362386861163.post-70048806241941118152012-03-22T22:33:43.678-04:002012-03-22T22:33:43.678-04:00I, too, wept while reading and after reading this ...I, too, wept while reading and after reading this post -- and once again, my words fail to express the impact that yours are having on me! I've not stopped considering them in my heart and mind all evening - <br /><br />ever grateful for all that you share and praying for you and your family and your ministry, <br /><br />b in vaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764645362386861163.post-19438742700506642982012-03-22T21:12:55.791-04:002012-03-22T21:12:55.791-04:00Well Stephanie I sit here now with tears streaming...Well Stephanie I sit here now with tears streaming down my face and neck..I'm trying to put into words the AWE I FEEL AFTER READING THIS.. NEVER HAVE I READ OF SUCH FAITH!!! I am sooo totally in admiration of the Godly woman and mother that you are!!! I KNOW THAT GOD IS SO PROUD OF YOU!!! OH MY GOODNESS WHAT AN AWESOME,AWESOME CHILD OF GOD THAT YOU ARE!!! I'M VERY BLESSED TO KNOW YOU STEPHANIE AND PLEASE DON'T DELETE YOUR FB ACCOUNT!! I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE AS BLESSED AS I AM, TO READ THIS!!! I LOVE YOU GIRL!! I PRAY GOD WILL OPEN UP THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN AND POUR BLESSINGS DOWN UPON YOU AND YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILY THAT YOU SO GREATLY DESERVE FOR THE AWESOME PRAISES THAT YOU HAVE SHOWN AND GIVEN UNTO HIM!!!!Kathy Hill Griffithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764645362386861163.post-1613275341235971322012-03-22T19:44:56.717-04:002012-03-22T19:44:56.717-04:00Philippians 1:6--"I am confident in this very...Philippians 1:6--"I am confident in this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Jesus is just starting;) His plans are greater and His thoughts are higher, but He is about to overtake u with blessings. Keep fighting.:)<br />Jesus placed it on my heart to tell u that. U are on my prayers!!Lielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12813093461172905677noreply@blogger.com