By Anonymous - February 19, 2007
Editor’s note:
Calvary
touches people locally and globally. We have members who minister to
people in our own congregation, in our own community, in local prisons,
and in other places in our city. Healing Touches, which is led by Joe
and Joanne O’Sullivan, is one of the ministries at
Calvary
which has far reaching impact. Joe and Joanne have helped other
congregations establish prayer for healing. The following testimony
comes from a member of another congregation in Houston. This person serves as the prayer coordinator in their church. We were
asked to share the testimony without names, for the sake of
confidentiality. Rejoice with us in this testimony. Give thanks for
Healing Touches. Ask God to continue to bless others through Healing
Touches.
Thanks, Joe and Joanne, for serving the Lord and the
body of Christ.
I had been going through a "funk" for about
six months. I had also been sick for two years with severe
allergies. I had been prayed for, had gone for prayer, and had people
come to my home to pray for me. However, nothing was getting any better.
I had talked to Joanne before Christmas and she said if I wasn't any
better to think about making a Healing Touches appointment after the New
Year.
Over New Years, I had gone to Kansas City
and came home much sicker. So I made the appointment with HT.
While I was in Kansas City, I had met with my pastors and talked with them about my
"funk" I had not said anything to either Joe or Joanne
about my conversations with them. When I went for my HT appointment
- that is exactly what the Lord wanted to talk to me about.
My way of thinking is black and white. No gray. The team
explained to me that the gray is where the mercy and grace from the Lord
comes in, and that I wasn't extending any "gray" to others. Plus,
I was trying to run from my calling instead of embracing it and just
walking it out. Everything they prayed about, received from the
Lord, spoke, and prayed into me was so right on.
Now about my being sick - they did pray for me - but.....I ended up in
the hospital the next day. No, I don't think it was because of
them. But I do believe it could have been worse if they had not
prayed for me. I also believe it is exactly where the Lord wanted
me, so that He could deal with me on all of the above.
I just wanted you to know that Healing Touches is a great ministry and
the Lord is using it mightily. I also appreciate all the
encouragement and time that Joe and Joanne have given me in helping
me with our prayer ministry.
