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Date Posted: 10:31:28 02/12/03 Wed
Author: UNITED PRAYER
Subject: AMAZING STORIES


Welcome to united prayer amazing stories page, these stories
are real life experiences, to share with you all to help
encourage you in your walk with the Lord, and to see how
God is able to saved, protect, and deliver is people from any situation they are in. So be inspired by them.

LOOSING MY HOUSE KEY HELPED ME FIND GOD...
Imagine waiting 50 years for God to come into your life!
That's what happened to Irene. Her mother was a lawyer for
the communist party. Her father was in the navy. Both strong
atheists, they allowed Irene to grow up on her own. One day
Irene stood to receive her food ration- a single slice of bread.
Hanging on tightly to her precious ration card, she waited
hungry in the snow and sub-zero temperatures for hours.
When she got back to her flat, her hands were numb from the
cold that she dropped her key as she went to unlocked her
apartment door.
In a panic, she got down on her hands and knees and searched
in the darkness. It was no use. The key was lost. In her
desperation Irene wonder if there was a God. She prayed and
asked God to find her key. Immediately the key was found.
From that moment on she believed there was a God and she
longed to learn more about him. More than fifty years had
passed then one day, an Adventist Bible worker knocked on
her door. Irene could have cried for joy! Soon after she began
Bible studies, she became one of the first six people in her
town to be baptised.

LEARNING TO READ AT AGE 63!

Carlos was an elderly man who seemed older than he actually
was. At age 63, he had lost nearly all his family and lived in a
shack. His wife had died and his drug addicted son regularly
beat him up. Since he couldn't read and was extremely poor he
could only obtain a job as janitor in a bus station in the city of
Colon, Entre's Rios Argentina. Cesar noticed that Carlos
showed interest but did not participate when he accepted the
offer of Bible studies, Cesar realized that Carlos couldn't read.
Cesar dedicated time each week to teach Carlos to read using
the Bible. The progress that Carlos made was incredible! Soon
Carlos was reading the Bible all alone. He began to participate
in church and started sharing his christian experience with the
other members. His self-esteem and self worth grew as he
realized that he was a child of God. Convinced that he should
observed the sabbath Carlos requested to have his sabbath off.
Miraculously it was granted. Carlos has not stopped studying
his Bible courses. He requested a Bible course and is
continuing his spiritual growth. His encounter with Jesus has
transformed him forever.

Rachael a Rhwanda Student was told to pray for she would be
killed in ten minutes.

The military enter the college. After checking all the
identification cards Tutsi students were asked to line up.
Rachael fell in line, A soldier came and said " pray" in ten
minutes you will die." two minutes later, "you have eight
minutes to live; you better pray." the room was filled with
confusion and fear. Rachael was able to slip away and escape
death. She remember her father's parting words, Rachael, with
all the troubles in our country, we may never see each other
again. Let us be faithful until Jesus returns. Rachael went into
hiding for five months. During that time most of her family
members were murdered. Her father was killed as he knelt to
pray after reading his Bible. Her brother was holding his two
small sons when the killers took their lives. I know that I will
see my family in heaven. They died faithful to Jesus. Thank
God for his power of deliverance from the works of the
enemies.

Story of God's wonder working power

A young woman in the Philippines decides to follow Jesus and
be baptized. At first her father threatened her. When that
didn't work, he threw rocks at her. Through God's protection,
she was not seriously hurt. Nor her faith shaken. Then an
amazing thing happened. Her father and extended family
attend her baptismal service. When Ling Ling went to be
buried with Christ and raised again, her father became a "
broken man. He repented, asking God for a clean heart and a
clean spirit. Incredibly, Ling Ling's entire extended family
chose to be baptized as well. This is truly an amazing story of
God's wonder working power.

CONNECTING AT JUST THE RIGHT TIME !

A young man was depressed and drunk. One night, he came to
a gripping conclusion: he was going to end his life. But before
acted, he voiced one last proclamation to God: "God if you
exist, please let me hear from you, please speak to me.
Otherwise, I will end it now." Just after the words left his
mouth, a Christian radio broadcast came through loud and
clear in his home, answering his desperate cry for help. In that
last grasp for hope, a flailing attempt to find meaning and
purpose, he found the answers in the message of Christ. The
man life changed instantly. He couldn't wait until morning for
answer. He called the radio station and asked, "what is this
ministry? God reached me through this. I want to start from
the beginning to believe in God" and get to know him as my
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Hope came through Insight of
Living Norwegian broadcast, and it changed this man's life
forever.

SAVED FROM A SOMERSAULTING BUS

I was born in Tiankora, Burkina Faso in 1935 and am now a
widow with six children. I Never heard much about the Lord
until just recently. I was travelling to my home town in
Tiankora on a bus. Suddenly there was a loud noise and many
voices shouting, and the bus began to somersault, causing us to
be tossed around. Miraculously the bus landed right side up
and all four wheels. I was not hurt much except for a slight
pain in my neck and back. Soon after the accident I was
invited to some evangelistic meetings held by the Quiet Hour.
After hearing the message that was delivered, I soon realized
that God was the one who had protected me during the
accident, and not because of the witchcraft that I had been
taught my whole life. immediately thanked God for
deliverance that He gave me and decided to give my life to
Him. Since then I have been baptized an I'm serving as
layperson for our mission, telling others about God's goodness.
Kambire Vamamissi.

OUT OF IDOL WORSHIP

I am A young adult of 25 years, born in Manga in Burkina
Faso and raised to worship idols. Manga, my native town, is
reputed to be a stronghold of idol worship. But I decided to be
a Christian despite the family customs and culture of
witchcraft and idol worship. I could not go far in school
because of my father's early death, so I was in my uncle's
house where he could perform black magic everyday. Even in
his room there was a pot suspended in the air, in the middle of
the room, without any support or attachment. I Was send to a
church to help during mass every Sunday. I was also required
to sell crosses, rosaries, and other such things. One day while
reading my Bible I discovered that God had said that we
should not bow down to any images or worship other gods.
After reading this many times, I decided not to sell the rosaries
and statues. I also refuse to participate as an altar boy. I
continued to study my Bible and learn more about God's word.
Soon I was rejected by my family, friends and especially my
uncle. He tried to cast a spell on me when a friend of mine
invited me to campaign in Manga. But I continued to attend
the meetings. There I learn more about God and decided to
become baptized. I am now a deacon of the church in
Ouagadougou and am helping teach others about the true God.
Zongo Desire


RESCUED FROM ANGRY GODS AND IDOLS

MARU SIRA WITH his wife and five children lived in India
village of Surli. They were Hindus and in their home they had
numerous idols and pictures of Hindus gods. They would
faithfully worship their gods and lived a comfortable life.
Compared to others in their village, they were well-to do. They
had four acres of paddy land, many cattle, some gold, and
other valuable possessions.
Their secure world started to unravelled one day when their
eldest son, Siba Ram, became devil possessed. Thinking that
day had angered one of the gods, they sought how to appease
the god and to free their son. But nothing was successful. This
was a very stressful and sad time for the family. They
contacted numerous doctors and hospitals, searching for help.
They also consulted with traditional healers and witch doctors.
Two years passed and there was still no sign of recovery for
Siba Ram. Much of their property and resources had been
spent in seeking his cure.
One day a friend spoke with Maru and suggested that he
contact a Christian pastor. Since Maru's had always detested
Christians, this was not easy for him. In their desperation
Maru's family requested the Quiet hour's Bible volunteers in
their village to come and visit them. The volinteers were
amazed at all of the idols and photos of gods and devils which
they saw in their house. The volinteers explained that before
they could pray for Siba Ram's healing all of the idols and
pictures would have to be removed. Maru and his family were
afraid to remove these items themselves but allowed the
volinteers to do it for them. Collecting the idols, the volinteers
stored them in extra room and securely locked it. They wanted
it to be plainly understood that any healing from their prayers
was coming from the God of heaven.
these christians volunteers then began to pray and fast for Siba
Ram's healing for 21 continous days. And he was healed!
After two years illness, the Lord did what was impossible for
anyone else to do. Maru and his family were grateful and
wanted to know more about Jesus. The entire family has
accepted Jesus as their personal Saviour and each has
requested to be baptized. As a result of his baptism, Maru Sira
changed his hindu name to Jitu Jaya. Jitu asked the volunteers
to do one special favour for him take all the idols and pictures
from the locked storeroom and burn them. Jesus was now the
new resident in this home. Maru Sira


THE THIEF WHO FOUND JESUS

MUNIANDI WAS A thief busy in the night. He even stole
Bibles and some of the Quiet Hour volunteer's possessions.
The volunteers knew what was going on and who was
responsible for their missing items, but they did not complain.
In addition to his secret nightly activities, Muniandi openly
challenged the Bible teachings of the volunteers. And when he
saw the volunteers getting support from many of the villagers,
he tried to make division among them. With his gang he even
damaged the house where the volunteers lived. But such
activities did not chase the volunteers away. In fact, their
courage was strengthened as they knew they were doing God's
bidding.
After a few months the volunteers held public Bible meetings
for the community. As they preached over a loud speaker,
Muniandi and his son were able to cause a disturbance by
tapping into the loudspeaker system. Realizing how much
Muniandi was opposed to gospel message, the Bible workers
wondered how the Lord would change his heart. God did have
a plan to reach Muniandi, and it was through his sister
Ankammal. She had suffered from severe stomach pain for a
period of time and even surgery had not brought her relief. Her
family took her to various hospitals for treatment, but nothing
helped. As she grew weaker everyday her family became even
more discouraged.
When Ankammal heard about the Christian volunteers in the
village, she sent someone to call them. They came, and their
hearts went out to her upon seeing her condition. As she told
them her problem they realized that any hope of her recovery
was from the Lord only. So they earnestly fasted and prayed
to the Lord for her healing, and she was healed. Today
Ankammal is a healthy and happy woman with a new baby
son. Recently she and her baby visited the volunteers Bible
workers. And with her was her brother Muniandi. He now has
a new concept of Jesus, the Great Physician, and Muniandi
wants to change from being a thief to being a witness for
Jesus. He asked to be baptized along with his sister Ankammal
and her family. The Lord works in many ways to save His
people.


Letter From A Friend

I just had to write and tell you how much I love you and care
for you. Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your
friends; I hoped that soon you'd want Me to walk along with
you, too. So I painted you a sunset to close your day and
whispered a cool breeze to refresh you. I waited — you never
called — I just kept on loving you. As I watched you fall
asleep last night, I wanted so much to touch you. I spilled
moonlight onto you face — trickling down your cheeks as so
many tears have. You didn't even think of; I wanted so much
to comfort you. The next day I exploded a brilliant sunrise into
glorious morning for you. But you woke up late and rushed off
to work — you didn't even notice My sky become cloudy and
My tears in the rain. I love you. Oh, if only you'd listen. I
really love you. I try to say it in the quiet of the green meadow
and in the blue sky. The wind whispers My love throughout
the treetops and spills it into vibrant colours of all the flowers.
I shout it to you in the thunder and of the great waterfalls and
compose love songs for birds to sing for you. I warm you with
the clothing of My sunshine and perfume the air with nature's
sweet scent. My love for you is deeper than any ocean and
greater than any need in your heart. If you'd only realise how I
care. My Dad sends Him love. I want you to meet him — He
cares, too. Fathers are just that way. So, please call on Me
soon. No matter how long it takes. I'LL wait. Because I love
you. Your Friend, Jesus.

A Letter From Satan

I saw you yesterday as you began your daily chores. You
awoke without kneeling to pray. As a matter of fact, you didn't
even bless your meals, or pray before going to bed last night.
You are so unthankful, I like that about you.

I cannot tell you how glad I am that you have not changed
your way of living, Fool, you are mine. Remember, you and I
have been going steady for years, and I still don't love you yet.
As a matter of fact, I hate you, because I hate God. I am only
using you to get even with God. He kicked me out of heaven,
and I'm going to use you as long as possible to pay him back.

You see, Fool, GOD LOVES YOU and HE has great plans in
store for you. But you have yielded your life to me and I'm
going to make your life a living hell. That way we'll be
together twice. This will really hurt God. Thanks to you, I'm
really showing Him who's boss in your life. With all of the
good times we've had, we have been watching dirty movies,
cursing people, out partying, stealing, lying, being hypocritical,
indulging in fornication, overeating, telling dirty jokes,
gossiping, back-stabbing people, disrespecting adults and those
in leadership position, NO respect for the church, bad
attitudes: SURELY you don't want to give all this up. Come
on, Fool, let's burn together forever. I've got some hot plans
for us. This is just a letter of appreciation from me to you.

I'd like to say "THANKS" for letting me use you for most of
your foolish life. You are so gullible, I laugh at you. When you
are tempted to sin, you give in HA HA HA, you make me sick.
Sin is beginning to take its toll on your life. You look 20 years
older, I need new blood. So go ahead and teach some children
how to sin. All you have to do is smoke, drink alcoholic
beverages, cheat, gamble, gossip, fornicate, and listen to and
dance to the top 10 jams. Do all of this in the presence of
children and they will do it too. Kids are like that.

Well, Fool, I have to let you go for now. I'll be back in a
couple of seconds to tempt you again. If you were smart, you
would run somewhere, confess your sins, live for God with
what little bit of life that you have left. It's not my nature to
warn anyone, but to be your age and still sinning, it's becoming
a bit ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I still hate you...... IT'S
JUST THAT YOU'D MAKE A BETTER FOOL FOR
CHRIST. PS - And if you really love me, you won't share this
letter with anyone.

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