The first mission trip I took (to west Africa) I came back with a new knowledge… that I didn’t have what it took to be on the mission field where there were so many needs… physically and spiritually. Before I went, I didn’t really know… I went and became aware… I returned to the States, determined to learn… and when I returned to the mission field I was capable of so much more.

Lest one think I’m speaking of how to feed and clothe the poor, I’m not. I speak of healing the sick, casting out devils, and taking spiritual authority.

Growing up in denominational church I had no idea God could/would heal. One day I found out He could. Then I found out He would. I didn’t know, I became aware, then I began to learn HOW to produce healing in my own life and in the lives of others. There’s much more for me to learn, but I’ve been able to help many… (not in my own power, but in a measure of HIS power that I’ve learned to walk in).

Same thing for God’s provision… I was in poverty, hopelessness and depression… but I got hold of His promises and learned how to appropriate His blessings in my life. Life is so much better now.

Prayer, too… I see that the men and women of the New Testament got tangible results to their prayers. My prayer life has been a growing and learning experience through the years, and I am much more effective in obtaining results than I was when I first began.

Thanks for your comments. (I’ll add to my citation on The Matrix.)