tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696690714246007095.post4199079733258421912..comments2015-09-20T01:29:14.794-05:00Comments on The Baker Blog: promptingsMike Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501250992410538046noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696690714246007095.post-74808525950761902602010-05-16T03:18:34.984-05:002010-05-16T03:18:34.984-05:00Recently, the Spirit has given me a sudden urge to...Recently, the Spirit has given me a sudden urge to share my testimony regarding forgiveness. On the evening of April 21st, I went to attend the GEMS session only to discover that I was a week early (like that has never happened to you, right)! <br />That night I was greeted by a stranger working in the Harvest book store, who was willing to listen to my testimony that I was working up the courage to share on what I thought was the last night of GEMS. After I explained to her my intentions of helping others, all of the sudden an urge came over me to share with you and Sara. It occurred to me that if I was willing to share my childhood history with a total stranger, then why not share it with the Senior Pastor? Upon her suggestion, I put a copy in an envelope and marked it Personal and Confidential. <br />Immediately, I went to the reception area and put it in the basket by Sara's desk. As soon as I got home I felt the sudden urge that Sara needed a copy as well. So I sent her and email with an attachment marked the same because you two are a team and I felt that she needed to know. <br />Ever since that night, I have shared my personal testimony of forgiveness: it details the emotional, physical, and sexual abuse that I endured as a child. I didn't just have a messed up childhood, I missed it all together! <br />When the spirit prompts me to share with a trusted friend or an individual that I have the opportunity to help, I obey and feel good about it. My testimony is an integral part of my journey that has brought me this far towards forgiveness and healing. The inner drive to help others who have had a similar background is my purpose and gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696690714246007095.post-64131048027322146732010-04-21T09:52:31.358-05:002010-04-21T09:52:31.358-05:00Discovered that years ago too. It would also happe...Discovered that years ago too. It would also happen when I woke up in the middle of the night. It bothers me when people flippantly say "I will pray for you" when you can predict that they won't. I love when people pray with me right then and there or even on the phone. I try to do that now by their example.scremernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696690714246007095.post-87473351502054157782010-04-20T10:57:07.842-05:002010-04-20T10:57:07.842-05:00An example: Thursday at the ECC pantry, a man came...An example: Thursday at the ECC pantry, a man came (new client) and his ID was a page with his picture and a description of him. His address ID was a new rental lease on an apartment. He did not fill in a prayer card, but as he waited for his turn, he appeared so depressed as to sort of put his head in his hands a few times. All week I have thought of that man and prayed for him--I only give his first name...Marcus Every prayer time he comes to mind. I pray the Spirit is moving in his life as I've thought of him so often.Donnanoreply@blogger.com