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Written by Alan Goodman from the Village Church.

As a Christian, I am always amazed when I receive instructions from God to do things for people in pain/grief. I am certainly not a Pastor, but there have been many instances in my life when I felt COMPELLED to pray for the person after I get aware of the anguish and pain that is just in front of me. I know when I get these divine instructions from God. They come through loud and clear to me. I have asked people if they want me to pray for them RIGHT NOW. I have been totally surprised that through the tears and grief, all I have prayed for in a one-on-one setting accepted my prayer offer. When I do these instant prayer sessions, it is amazing to me that my own words just flow – not from me but from God. The people I have prayed for are not the only ones directly affected by these prayers.  Add me to that list of humans overcome with a power greater than I can ever be to even do this kind of thing! I am one Christian that certainly doesn’t understand a lot of things, but I sure know when God uses me for his Kingdom. Praise be to God. I have prayed for God to use me to further his kingdom as a servant. I know that has (and is) being fulfilled.

Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. [Proverbs 8:33]