Heal? Who Me?
June 13th, 2007 | Michael Q. Pink
I know my previous blog spoke of healing in a business context. By that I mean, I suggested that as business people in the marketplace, we will have much more success if we recognize what is broken and have the best solution to mend and make whole their situation.
I do not want it to appear that I think the only application is for healing broken businesses, etc. I also believe there is a time to actually heal a physical malady right there in broad daylight. I am reading a book right now, 90 Minutes in Heaven, about a preacher killed in a head on collision at a combined speed of 110 mph.
Another Baptist preacher, who happened upon the scene, but didn’t know the victim felt strongly impressed to pray for the dead man. The medics and police tried to dissuade him, because the body was so severely mutilated, but they thought it could do no harm. The Baptist preacher had never prayed for a dead man, nor did he believe he could have any effect, but he felt God specifically telling him to do so. Ninety minutes later, the man came back to life and has an incredible story to tell. Sometimes healing is for the body and takes place in the marketplace in front of God and everybody.
Just the other day, an old man collapsed on the floor of our local grocery store and fell into a seizure. His coworkers gathered around him, but didn’t know what to do. Emergency workers were called and arrived shortly. I didn’t know what else could be done, so I got what I came for and then checked back on the man still having seizures. I stood a few feet away, stretched my hand out and prayed. While praying, the man came out of the seizure and wanted to get back to work. Don’t really know if my prayer had any effect or if the seizure had just run its course, but next time I won’t wait so long to pray.
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June 13th, 2007 at 7:23 am
I learned early in my walk with the Lord not to hesitate to pray for some one whether they are in need at that moment or they ask for prayer for something specific. I pray right then and there (even in the market place)We may not know God’s plan for that person or situation, but because we are His children, He hears and answers. Prayer can never hurt a situation, it calls our Lord to the scene and He is glorified whatever the outcome. Keep praying!!!
June 13th, 2007 at 8:05 am
Paul said “pray without ceasing”. God heals for His glory. Example is the man blind from birth. Jesus was asked was he blind because of his sin or the sin of his parents? Neither, Jesus said, he was blind so the glory of God could be manifested. Seems unfair but God must get the glory. Healing is not the main thing, God’s glory is.
June 13th, 2007 at 11:58 am
This is incredible and I really appreciate you sharing this. I heard of a similar incident where a woman pulled out in front of motorcycle and as the man lay dying on the road she prayed for him and he lived! We need more testimonies like this from business people. I believe!!!!! Mark 10:17 “…for all things are possible with God.”
June 13th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Many tend to think that prayer is like rubbing a magic lantern and out pops the genie (God) to grant our wish. I believe God desires our prayers, not because without them He’ll withhold his mercy or blessing, but because He wants us to be in fellowship with Him. Your comment at the end of your entry was, “Don’t really know if my prayer had any effect…” Of course it did - on you especially.
June 13th, 2007 at 11:14 pm
Lately I’ve been having a stressful time at work. I’m a new sales manager, and just not sure if things are going my way. Lately, that small little voice has said “pray for your boss.” I don’t want to… Who wants to pray for their boss?
Ok God, I’ll do it.
So I started praying for my boss, my office, and my people. Currently, my people are posting the best sales numbers they have since we started together as a team 3 months ago. Add to that an email my boss sent out to the management team in my office today, praising the job that me and my team are doing. Does prayer work in sales? I firmly believe it does.