One of the greatest verses in Scripture for parents with unsaved children is found in the writings of the prophet Isaiah: "Who can snatch the prey from the hands of a mighty man? Who can demand that a tyrant let his captive go? But the Lord says, 'Even the captives of the most mighty and most terrible shall all be freed; for I will fight those who fight you, and I will save your children" (Isaiah 49:24 & 25, TLB).

Thank God! This promise assures you that God will save your children, if you'll hold on and claim them for Christ. The Bible also says, "He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge" (Proverbs 14:26, NIV). This verse implies there will come a time when your children will need protection from calamity or trouble; they will need a fortress-and will flee to yours.

"ANNA'S MIRACLE"

In Psalm 46:1 we read: “God is . . . a very present help in trouble.” Our God is present now! He was our help in ages past but He is a very present help now, today—in the midst of any and all troubles.

“Therefore will not we fear” (46:2). We have no need to fear because our God is a consuming fire, a defender and shield for His children.

“God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). He is altogether faithful and true to His Word.

Anna is dying inside. Oh Lord please heal me from this pain. I beseech thee Lord to heal my mind and my body. Please take away all my fears and anxiety. Oh Lord please search my heart and remove all jealousies and envies.

Oh Lord it is all I can do to lie here day and night without any hope. I see no future and I just want to die right here. There is no hope for change. I only see sadness and darkness for my future.

Then Anna begins to ponder the idea, what if I just try and crawl to get my work done. What if I just try and crawl through the bedroom floor and gather all the laundry. If I could gather it all up and put it in one corner of the hall I could later maybe drag it into the laundry room.

Depression oh my Lord, has taken my strength. I am no more than a paralyzed cripple in my demeanor. How strange yet wonderful there are some who have never felt this sickness. This is a real mental sickness that takes your body away. It makes your body powerless to perform normal duties.

This is a sickness people can see. They see the evidence of the sickness but no bruises, scratches, blood or crutches to make their pain show. The pain is hidden in the heart and the soul. It produces no beauty in your surroundings and gives you away. People see something is wrong. It is a pitiful bondage for those who suffer this disease.

In order for Anna to be healed she has to take the first step. This she has figured might be her only way. She is thinking God is telling her to move, just make a move towards your wholeness and see where it goes. With dizziness overwhelming her, she fears to move yet she realizes this may be her only way out and an easier fight than she would have imagined.

She feels silly but so ready to see what God will do. She has made up her mind to push herself to move. Anna has chills and is so cold. She decides to dress very warm . Keep in mind this is not a physical sickness, this is mental which has drained her physical health.

She realizes she will have to fight even for this meager way of cleaning. She is able to fight one step at a time. She is knowing in her heart that God will meet her and honor her faith. She does not know how but she knows God is faithful. This keeps Anna going.

Anna is hoping for a complete recovery. She had for a couple of years fell on her face to God in prayer for a miracle. She had thought God would instantly pick her up and fill her with excitement and vigor to do her duties. It never happened. She heard a small voice in her head to just take a step of faith, then comes faith. Then comes the miracle. The miracle is lasting.

ANNA WILL BEGIN TOMORROW AND FINISH THIS REPORT.

Anna woke today after being up during the wee morning hours of 5/22/2014 and felt something different has happened to her. She has hope and strength to press forward and she never did have to physically crawl through her work. God is so Good. This is Anna's Miracle!
She has not felt this much freedom in at least 2 years. She knows a miracle has happened. She cleaned house, dressed and was able to go out for dinner with her husband. Eating out had been dreaded for her. It took all her energy to dress to go out.


Update: 5/27/2014
I can't sleep, I'm excited to be alive and no I haven't taken any meds. No Ambien. Just happy to be alive. Wow, haven't felt this way in a long time. Anticipating Life! Thank You Jesus.

You must be relentless in your prayer to God. If you are a child of God's he will hear your prayer and answer you. It is his desire to give us what is good for us.

Hannah is one of the most poignant characters in the Old Testament. Like several other women in the Bible, she was barren. People in ancient Israel believed that a large family was a blessing from God. Infertility, therefore, was a source of humiliation and shame. To make matters worse, her husband's other wife not only bore children but taunted Hannah mercilessly.
Once, at the house of the Lord in Shiloh, Hannah was praying so intently that her lips moved silently with the words she spoke to God in her heart. Eli the priest saw her and accused her of being drunk. She answered that she was praying, pouring out her soul to the Lord. Touched by her pain,

Eli answered, "Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him." (1 Samuel 1:17, NIV)

Anna believed God could do a miracle for her like he did for Hannah. God heard Anna's cry.