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The Package Is on Its Way!

My son was supposed to have been born on September 27, 1998. But that day came and went. As the nurses were monitoring him every couple days after his due date, I remember my doctor saying, “We see the package and it looks fine.” Then he laughed and said, “When he’s being delivered,
you’ll know.”

As my son grew, I would pray for the bumps and bruises he’d encounter. In the fourth grade, he began having problems in math. I prayed for him to succeed and not fail. By the end of the fourth grade, he had improved a lot. When that year’s report card came in the mail, I held the evidence of answered prayer in my hands (he earned a B!).

When we pray, there is sometimes a temptation to believe that God the Father is like the unjust judge in Luke 18. In Andrew’s book, A Better Way to Pray, he uses this example. When we see God this way, we are believing that we have to be persistent—as if we are wrestling an answer away from Him that He doesn’t want to give. And if we “trouble” Him enough, He’ll “avenge” (answer) us, just to get us off His back (Luke 18:5).

As Andrew says, “That’s not what this passage is saying. God is not like the unjust judge” (pp. 67-68). Andrew explains how Jesus uses this example because He is pointing out a wrong attitude about prayer. “This parable is a contrast showing us the absurdity of such thinking.” Then Andrew says that in Luke 18:8, Jesus basically straightens them out: “I tell you that he will avenge them speedily [meaning when His children pray] . Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” (brackets added). In other words, the delay is connected to our lack of faith. It never comes from the Father who answered all things in His Son on the cross in anticipation of our needs—over 2,000 years ago!

Andrew explains that if you see God as an unjust judge when you pray, “…you’re approaching God in an adversarial relationship…and believing what Christ did wasn’t enough” (p. 70). Wow! You might just have to let that sink in. How can you and I pray in faith while seeing Him that way?

Imagine that you call your sister and tell her you are leaving the post office, and you had just mailed her a gift. Then an hour goes by, and she calls you up, crying, “You lied! I went to the mailbox and it wasn’t there.” What would you think? Would you be angry? Then she calls you the next afternoon, but this time she’s angry. “I just went for the mail and the package is still not there! Are you sure you really mailed it?”

This is how we sometimes act toward God when His promises don’t show up right away. I know our Father is not angry with us when we do not understand Him or the wonderful gift He’s given us in prayer. In fact, because of what Jesus did for us, He invites us to “come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of
need” (Heb. 4:16).

If you’ve ever been unsure about how God responds when you pray, Andrew’s book A Better Way to Pray can help you grow in confidence toward Him. It’s available in CD, DVD, book, and study guide formats. It’s available in Spanish as well. I also encourage you to watch Andrew as he teaches A Better Way to Pray on the Gospel
Truth broadcasts.

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Testimony Power

[image error]I believe that a big part of being in heaven will be our hearing both the well-known and unknown stories of believers on earth. That’s why testimonies are so powerful; they carry the convictions of the people who lived them. I was an eyewitness to many amazing demonstrations of God’s love during the most recent Charis Bible College missions trip to England, and I believe that these demonstrations will be talked about in glory for all of eternity.

For example, one night at a church youth group, one young man’s urge to commit suicide was taken away. Something about his face actually changed when he was delivered. At Dovegate Prison in Staffordshire, one inmate who [image error]had committed murder was filled with the Holy Spirit as a student ministered the love and acceptance of God to him. And at St. Peter’s Church in Walsall, a student prayed for a woman who had crushed bones in her hips and legs, and the woman was suddenly able to bend and dance without pain. These displays of God’s goodness were so wonderful. Yet I witnessed two miracles that demonstrated God’s love to me in a special way.

The first happened while the Charis team was at a healing service in the beautiful town of Harrogate. Arceli Abernathy was asked to teach. She received a word of knowledge that the Holy Spirit wanted bones to be healed. She noticed a young woman with crutches and a splint boot get up to leave. Arceli called out to her, “Jesus wants to heal you today, sister.” Although reluctant, she agreed to let Arceli pray for her.

She had a right foot injury where a ligament had never healed, and her foot was visibly deformed. Before anyone could say a word, Arceli undid the boot splint and took the crutches from her. She commanded her to walk in Jesus’ name. In front of the whole church, the young woman’s foot became straight. The congregation broke out in revival, and everyone came running to the front to receive healing. It was as if the ceiling had opened and miracles were being showered on God’s people.

The second great demonstration was a private one, for an individual: God healed and saved an eighty-six-year-old man named Gordon in the city of Walsall. He was hunched over and pushing a walker, so we asked if we could pray for his legs. Gordon couldn’t hear well, and he shouted back and pointed that it was his knees. I was overwhelmed by a sense of God’s love and care for him. I knew that the Lord had sent us there to prepare him for his future.

After we laid hands on him, Gordon was walking quite easily. But he still couldn’t hear well enough to repeat a salvation prayer. I put my hands on his ears and commanded him, in Jesus’ name, to be able to hear. When we shouted to see if he could hear us, he was pretty startled at how loud it was. We all laughed.

I felt so happy that Gordon could hear and that he had asked Jesus into his life. I ask the Holy Spirit to remind me of him often. When we are all in heaven, I’m going to go looking for Gordon. I know I’ll see him there.

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El Pípila—A Lesson on Prayer

As I was thinking about my prayer life, I remembered the story of El Pípila.

The drum of war resounded throughout the land. It was 1810, and Mexico was fighting for its independence from Spain. Insurgent troops were threatening to take over the city of Guanajuato. Several Spanish troops and loyalist leaders had barricaded themselves in the old grain storage building, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas. Tall walls and big wooden doors made it a good fortress for the loyalists.

To break into this building, the insurgents decided to burn down the eastern door. Juan José Martínez—a local miner renowned for his physical strength—was chosen for the task. He was known as El Pípila. It is said that he tied a large, flat stone to his back to protect himself from the bullets and made his way through the enemy’s fire to get to the door. Once there, he set the door on fire, and as it burned to the ground, the insurgent troops marched right in and took the spoil that was inside the building.

At times I’ve felt like “El Pípila” in my prayer life. Praying for others has felt like a heavy load on my back. What I should have identified as simply a burden to intercede turned into a false responsibility for the salvation, spiritual growth, and safety of the people around me. I’d mistakenly thought that if I didn’t carry this load on my back, the Enemy would win. Can
you relate?

Weariness can set in if, after praying for healing or financial provision for a long time, you don’t see the desired results, or if you engage in spiritual warfare but your problem only gets worse. Maybe you’re feeling like you’re not connecting spiritually in your prayer time. The truth is, when we think we’re praying, sometimes we’re actually doing religious works to obtain favor from God. But God has a better way to pray!

Andrew’s teaching helped me see that God wants us to be believers, not heroes in our own strength.

In his book A Better Way to Pray, Andrew says, “Prayer is communion and fellowship with God. It’s saying, ‘Father, I love You’ and hearing Him answer, ‘I love you too!’ It’s listening to Him in your heart and feeling His pleasure as you spend time with Him. If you did that, you wouldn’t have to spend much time asking for things because they’d just supernaturally show up” (p. 105).

Andrew has also said, “Two thousand years ago, Jesus purchased everything that you [or your loved ones] will ever need, so the New Testament person comes and stands in the finished work of Christ. You aren’t trying to get Christ to finish His work. He’s already done it” (brackets added).

This is liberating! Realize that asking for things is not the purpose of prayer. Change your focus to use prayer to love God and fellowship with Him—abide in the light of His glory and grace. Drop that heavy load from your back. Free yourself to worship God, and the fire of His Spirit will burn down the door to the Enemy’s camp so you can walk right in and take the spoil!

In his teaching A Better Way to Pray, Andrew shares principles that will improve your prayer life and help you experience the freedom and joy that come only through knowing God in spirit and in truth. You can order this teaching as a CD or DVD series as well as a book (English or Spanish) or a study guide. Your prayer life will never be the same!

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Eyes Opened to God’s Goodness

[image error]Moses watched his passengers demonstrate God’s love in a manner foreign to his Muslim faith. As the designated bus driver for a team of second-year Charis Bible College students, he escorted the group across Uganda, where they witnessed healings, deliverances, signs, and wonders. Unknown to Moses at the time, he was being used by God to help carry out His plans—plans so big that the missions team had been getting glimpses from the Lord of things to come for weeks before their arrival.

“During praise and worship one morning, the Lord gave me a vision,” Charis student Rebecca Fenske began. “I saw a man with cloudy eyes being healed by my hands. Two weeks later, we were in rural Kayonza Rakai, Uganda.”

Revival broke out in Kayonza Rakai as Charis students saw the Lord’s healing power manifest for several of the locals who had “incurable” diseases. “The need was overwhelming,” Rebecca continued. “Hundreds of people were lining up from surrounding villages and hillsides. The people were set free of demons, pains, parasitic infestations, malaria, fevers, digestive problems, infections, female problems, and STDs. Legs grew, ears opened, and blind eyes began to see.”

Several instances of legs being lengthened came by student Jimmy Davidson. “I noticed a young boy who was about four years old, hunched over and walking with an incredible limp,” explained Jimmy. “With his mother’s permission, I sat him down and examined his legs. His right leg was several inches shorter than his left.”

Confident in his identity in Christ, Jimmy encouraged the boy’s mother to watch as he commanded the leg to grow out and line up with God’s Word. “His leg grew out right while I was holding it,” continued Jimmy. “The boy’s mother began to cry profusely. We walked around the room in celebration as the interpreter explained how much Jesus loved them.”

Miracles and healings continued for hours, when suddenly a middle-aged man caught Rebecca’s attention. “The Lord reminded me of the vision I had seen before the trip,” shared Rebecca. “I asked the Lord, ‘Is this the one?’ Then I heard our interpreter, Godfrey, explain to us that this man’s eyes were cloudy and that he couldn’t see very well anymore.”

Rebecca enthusiastically prayed for him. “He opened his eyes and they were clear! With a big smile, he said softly, ‘I can see.’ We hugged as we all began to praise the Lord with such joy.” This man was not the only one to receive sight as a result of the team’s obedience.

As the team spent time with Moses and included him whenever possible, he began to feel comfortable enough to ask questions. After a talk one day with student Selina Williams, he gladly received some tracts.

“During the youth conference, when the altar call was given, Moses was one of the first ones to respond to give his life to Christ,” Selina recalled. “When Moses showed up the next morning, he informed the team that he had led his wife to salvation when he got home.”

As a bus driver, Moses was unaware that he was being used by God to bring life and freedom to Uganda. Are you aware that partners of Andrew Wommack Ministries and Charis Bible College are being used by God to bring life and freedom to the world? Partner with us today to make more stories like this one possible!

Amidst Everyday Life

How do you know that God hears your prayers? I remember a time in my life when I didn’t know the answer.

A few years ago, I listened to a teaching about how Christians must follow the format of the Lord’s Prayer while praying or else their words won’t make it to heaven. Around that same time, I would babysit for one of my neighbors on a regular basis. While getting ready to babysit one evening, I asked God if He heard me when I prayed and if my prayers had any effect. Confusion over how to pray and doubt that He was listening had stifled my communication with Him. In response to my questions, I was impressed to start talking to Him like a friend. I didn’t realize that I had slipped into a formula. But a subtle nudge from the Holy Spirit reminded me to stop my formulas and just talk
to Him.

This reminds me of something Andrew says in his book A Better Way to Pray:

“In the Bible, people knelt, raised their hands, and even looked up into heaven at times, but don’t make a religious form out of these things and require their presence in order to consider something ‘prayer.’ You can pray with your eyes open or closed, hands raised or down, standing, kneeling, or prostrate. Since meditation is prayer (Ps. 5:1), you don’t even have to talk out loud! Your communion with God should be constant” (p. 19).

God was showing me how to relate to Him in normal, everyday life. I didn’t have to follow a method; I could just be myself with Him. So, I talked to God about everything—my family, friends, dog, dreams, the past, the future—and then I asked Him to work in other people’s lives. I then wrapped it up by praying for the Christian family I was going to babysit for, whose house I was about to enter.

As I walked through my neighbor’s front door, I saw the dad preparing dinner for his two young daughters. He and I chatted for a bit, and while he was setting down full dinner plates for his girls, he blurted out, “I feel like someone has been praying for us.” He turned around and looked at me. Oh my gosh! I shrieked in my mind as I stared back at him in silence. It had just been a normal conversation with God.

In A Better Way to Pray, Andrew says,

“You just need to learn how to fellowship with God in the midst of everyday life. Do you know how to appreciate Him in the small things? Are you always trying to do something earthshaking or monumental to build your intimacy with Him? You can’t sustain your relationship that way! Adam and Eve walked in the cool of the Garden with God. I’m sure their conversations consisted of: ‘Father, I saw a flower today that I’ve never seen before. You did a great job!’ That’s prayer” (p. 47).

I realized that God Almighty was hearing my voice! Heaven was using my prayer to bless the people in my life! And it definitely made an impact. Knowing this may sound like a baby step of faith in prayer, and that’s probably true. But if babies never take that first step, they’ll never learn how to walk. John 10:27 says, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” The line to heaven is always open, and He’s always listening. Now I just need to let God get some words in edgewise!

Are you confused or frustrated about your prayer life? Do you feel like you’re not “doing it right”? You can learn how to transform your prayer life into an intimate friendship with God. Check out Andrew’s teaching A Better Way to Pray. It’s available in CD, DVD, book, or study guide format. You can also watch Andrew teach this topic on the Gospel Truth broadcast.

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New Life in Mexico

“The Lord highlighted a girl to me to tell her about His love and how beautiful she was, but I couldn’t at first,” Charis Bible College Colorado student Esther shared. “We had been told not to say much to them because it was the first time for Charis to visit the home. I kept on getting the [nudge] to talk to her, and I got permission from one of the interns to do that. I was glad I did because it was just what she needed. She wept with joy.”

Second-year Charis Colorado students were overwhelmingly blessed by the response they received from sharing the Gospel while on a missions trip to Mexico last December. The team enjoyed various ministry opportunities, like working in an orphanage with Charis Mexico students, and ministering in churches, a hospital, and the marketplace. Almost every day of the trip, someone received either salvation or the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

The team was also invited to several work projects at the Christian orphanage “Pan de Vida” (Bread of Life). Projects included painting a ceiling, exterior doors, and a fence, along with hanging cabinets. The Charis Colorado team then prepared a program for the children of the orphanage, and this included songs, skits, and five stations where children could visit for face painting, balloons, crowns, fishing, and more.

Over 300 people attended the marketplace outreach. Games and a puppet show moved into three skits by the Charis Colorado team. The final skit was evangelistic in nature and was followed by a Gospel presentation. An invitation was given to receive salvation through Jesus, and most of the crowd responded by raising their hands.

Charis student Grace Iverson shared:

“My life was overwhelmingly blessed, as I was privileged to travel to Querétaro, Mexico, on a short-term missions trip with Charis Bible College Colorado. […] We traveled to another city where a local church, pastored by one of Charis Mexico’s students, had prepared a market outreach. The day prior, we canvassed the marketplace, passing out fliers and inviting all to the outreach. On the day of the outreach, hundreds of children and families came, and we were able to simply present the Gospel. Many were saved. The simplicity of love—hugging a child or playing games with a child—combined with the simplicity of the Gospel message of Jesus Christ made this a life-changing day for all involved. […] I am so thankful for the opportunities that we as students have at Charis Bible College—opportunities to share all that God has given us with the world!”

Their five days of ministry concluded back at Charis Mexico. Both Charis Colorado and Charis Mexico students enjoyed a special night of sharing experiences. Their hope is that all the lives affected, including their own, will continue in the faith and hope they have in Jesus.

Would you like this to be your story? At Charis Bible College, you can learn how to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit and watch God do incredible things through you. You will also gain a strong foundation in the Word, go on a missions trip, and experience the practical application of everything you’ve learned. It will change your life so that you can change the world.
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Ministers Wanted!

People sometimes forget that ministers need to be ministered to—especially the ministers themselves! So, where can they go to get recharged? At last year’s Andrew Wommack Ministries Ministers’ Conference, licensed and ordained ministers came from all over the nation and the world to be refreshed, receive ministry, and build relationships with other
like-minded believers.

A couple from Indiana had this to say about the Ministers’ Conference:

“This is our tenth year of coming. I remember the first one we came to. We decided to go ahead and buy the barbeque tickets, and I knew what I was getting ready to see. The first person to put meat on my plate was Andrew Wommack and then others. It proved to me that there was something here that I needed.” – Tim

“I love that there is no competition. No one is unapproachable. There is not that competition that you feel in so many ministers’ conferences.” – Peggy

Come and get touched by God’s presence! Marriages were restored, sicknesses were healed, and people left encouraged in their races after last year’s event. Richard from Texas said this:

“This is a place of destiny! Every time I come here, I am encouraged to do something more in my vision.”

Andrew’s Ministers’ Conference is an opportunity for seasoned ministers to pour into you. Ministry can be challenging, and sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself, your family, and yes, your ministry is take some time to be refreshed.

Laurel from Iowa came to this event for the first time and had this to say:

“This is our first Ministers’ Conference. It has been awesome. The teaching and the preaching have been awesome. It has been full and rich—so worth all the effort to get here—[and] the smiles, the love. We have appreciated it very much! We have already made reservations for next year’s conference.”

Many who come are blessed by the like-mindedness they experience with the speakers and fellow ministers. A lot of people who follow AWM feel isolated in their communities and churches, and this conference is an opportunity for you to find fellowship that you can’t get anywhere else.

At the 2016 Ministers’ Conference, you will receive teaching from world-renowned ministers and speakers like Andrew Wommack, Janet Boynes, Bob Yandian, Duane Sheriff, and Bob Nichols. You’ll enjoy the camaraderie and build relationships at the annual Grace or Faith Golf Tournament. And last but not least, you’ll sit down to great food and fellowship at the
Colorado Barbecue.

The conference is being held October 3-7, 2016, and is exclusively for ministers. So, take your ministry to the next level and register today by clicking here!

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Bianca’s Healing Journey

A young woman from Norway was ready to stand against the disease that had robbed her of her vision, thanks to the free teachings of Andrew Wommack Ministries. Since childhood, Bianca Vlastuin had been stricken with rod-cone dystrophy—a rare and incurable disease that often leads to blindness.

“When I was a child, I could see everything,” recalled Bianca. “But the field [of vision] was going smaller and smaller until I only had vision in the center. In 2008, I had an examination, and they told me there was only 10 percent vision in my right eye and 15 percent in my left.”

Despite being legally blind, Bianca did her best to live a normal life. She accepted her infirmity until a friend from church, Elizabeth Muren, introduced her to Andrew’s teachings. “She gave me her card and wrote on the back, ‘Go to the website of Andrew Wommack because it changed my life, and I think it’s what you need,’” Bianca continued.

Bianca went online and started watching Spirit, Soul & Body with her husband, Gert. They both were blown away by how simply Andrew explained Scripture. “I thought, Why have I struggled twenty years to figure this out, and now I’m hearing all of it, and it’s all I need?” Bianca said. “After that, we saw God Wants You Well and You’ve Already Got It!”

Realizing that she did not have to live with rod-cone dystrophy, Bianca was determined to receive her healing. She continued listening to Andrew’s teachings and started posting Scripture all around her house. “I was sitting and reading the Bible, and I just started to praise God and thank Him for everything that He’s done and that He doesn’t need to do something to heal me,” Bianca explained. “He already did that on the cross.”

Bianca took her revelation one step further. “I spoke to my eyes and said, ‘Eyes, you were healed in the name of Jesus, so you must see. You must see now!’” The healing did not go through immediately; however, Bianca was undeterred. “I told my eyes again, ‘You are healed in Jesus’ name!’ And when I opened my eyes, they were totally clear!”

For the first time in her adult life, Bianca was able to see the world to its fullest. “I could see everything, and I thought, Wow, that is so amazing!’ Bianca said. “I could see the trees outside, the flowers, everything. It was so good! That first week, I actually had a headache because I [was] seeing
so much!”

Although Bianca had received her full healing, the Enemy was not willing to let her off that easy. As the days passed, she noticed her vision declining to its old ways. “I was mad about my eyes because it was like the devil was knocking to see if I [was] open,” Bianca recalled. “And I said, ‘No! I’m closed! I am closed. I am healed. So, eyes, you must see in Jesus’ name!’ And then after that, they were opened again.”

From being legally blind to having vision certified as better than 20/20, Bianca now sees the world with eyes of love and compassion, using her testimony to help others experience the free gift of God’s unconditional love and grace.

Thanks to the free teachings made available by Andrew’s partners, Bianca has had both her physical and spiritual eyes opened. Consider partnering with
us today!

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Jim Omi—An Employee with a Charis Heart

Jim Omi believes that being a custodian at Charis Bible College includes more than just cleaning floors and straightening chairs. He cares for the people he serves and connects them to one another and to their community. Jim credits this influence, which he calls a kind of vision, to
his mother:

“She was an American, but because she was of Japanese heritage, during World War II, she was split up from her family in an internment camp. Her family’s property was taken from them, and they temporarily lived in horse stables. She was never bitter; neither was my father. My mom’s faith in the Lord was strong. I received patience from her and a love for people.”

Jim’s job description doesn’t limit him from reaching beyond the physical walls he cleans. It was almost from the start of his employment at Charis in 2014 that Jim approached his supervisor, Facilities manager Tom King, to propose an outreach to Woodland Park High School. Jim asked if he could bring physically and mentally disabled students to Charis to train them in janitorial work. So, Tom and his supervisor worked with Bob Piercefield of the Woodland Park School District to make it all happen. During the school year, Jim brings these students in for one hour, three days a week. He says he just keeps it simple:

“I teach them with a towel and cleaning solution. I teach them how to straighten chairs. They get exposure to people here. They love the music and the students…. Let me tell you about Octavius. When he started coming, he was slumped over in his wheelchair. Now he has been sitting up over time. That may not look like much. Although it’s quiet, it’s huge.”

It’s not just Woodland Park High School students who are being connected to Charis. Jim found out about two first-year Charis students who were talented at baseball, so Jim contacted the Woodland Park baseball coach, Mayor Neil Levy, and asked the coach if he could use a couple of “great guys from Charis” to help with their baseball team. Coach Levy was happy to have the help.

Then there is Adam Stone, coordinator of the Charis Creative Arts School, whom Jim was able to give a helpful connection to during the Christmas season. As Charis was preparing for The Heart of Christmas, Jim connected Adam with Sara Lee in the drama department at the high school.
Adam explains,

“We went to see their props department. They supplied us with so many props and costumes. The best was a wooden wheelchair for [the character of] President Roosevelt. We thought there was no chance they’d have one of those. But sure enough, they had the exact
[prop]—amazing!”

Jim is a man who benefits people wherever he goes. Though he’s not a graduate of or even a student at Charis, he has internalized what the school is all about, and it shows in the way that he fulfills Ephesians 4:16:

“He [Jesus] makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.”

New Living Translation, brackets added

“Jim exudes Charis,” says Tom King. “His heart is for students and for his job. It really shows in how he does his job and leads his team.” Jim is a great example of how no matter what your job title is, you can play an important role in God’s kingdom. One way you can discover your role is through seeking God at Charis! Click here to learn more. 

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The Porter Healing Journey

Porter familyIn the midst of a medical emergency, we as believers have a choice—believe what the doctors are saying or believe God’s Word. For Trina Porter from Glasgow, Scotland, this choice meant the difference between life and death when her husband, Alistair, had a
near-fatal accident.

It all began with a phone call one ordinary day in January. Prior to then, Trina had listened to every teaching of Andrew’s that she could get her hands on. She knew that healing was always God’s will. She knew the power of imagination and how, if not careful, unbelief can counteract faith. Trina knew everything necessary for countering an attack from the Enemy; however, what she did not know was that the phone call she was about to answer would demand that she put it all into practice.

On the other end of the line was David, her husband’s coworker. “All he said was, ‘Al has fallen off a roof. We’re going to get him to the hospital.’” Trina recalls, “I said to God, ‘Al’s fallen off of a roof… What’s going on?’ God just said to me, ‘He’ll be all right.’”

God’s words comforted Trina to a point that she expected Alistair to have only minor injuries when she arrived at the hospital. This was not at all the case. “His head was so misshapen and bloated, he almost looked unrecognizable,” Trina remembers. “His eye was so swollen, it looked like someone had taken a tennis ball and stuck it underneath his eyelid.” Alistair had fallen thirty-five feet and landed headfirst on the concrete.

Trina Porter“The doctor said, ‘He’s got three embolisms. It would only take one to kill him, but he has three.’” Trina continues, “And he said to me, ‘We don’t think he will survive surgery, and if he did, he will have mental and physical disabilities.’ While he was speaking, I pictured Al strapped into a wheelchair, unable to move and unable to take care of himself.”

At that moment, Trina had to choose whether or not she was going to allow those negative thoughts in her imagination. “I knew in that instant, I had to eradicate that thought and go back to seeing Al well,” says Trina. “And I told the doctor, ‘God told me he would be all right, so I want you to do the surgery.’”

To everyone’s amazement, Alistair survived the surgery. As days went by, however, Trina noticed that he was starting to relapse, and she called for the doctor. “He took one look at Al and said, ‘Get him to the emergency unit; we’re losing him.’” Trina remembers, “I had to sign a form because they were going to have to cut away a part of the brain to reach the blood clot farther back.”

Although the surgeon seemed apprehensive about the outcome of the procedure, Trina did not lose hope. “Again I said, ‘God said he will be all right. So, you go in there, and I promise you, this will be the best day’s work you’ve ever done.’”

Alistair PorterHours later, the surgeon came back with news: “It was the middle of the night, and he came into the waiting room with the little mask hanging around his neck. I said, ‘Best day’s work you’ve ever done?’ With a smile, the doctor responded, ‘Yep.’”

Alistair spent a total of only three weeks in the hospital, and his recovery shocked everyone. When it came time to check out, one consultant in particular shared his professional opinion with Alistair. “He said, ‘Someone up there likes you a lot. You are a walking miracle,’” Alistair relates. “This [came from] a consultant. They’re very scientific!”

Today Alistair continues to be a walking miracle, inspiring everyone who hears his testimony. Both he and Trina are very thankful to Andrew’s partners. Alistair shares, “I want to thank the friends and partners of Andrew Wommack Ministries because I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for them.”

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