G-d let them have the consequences in full measure --- while the meat was still between their teeth!

May this report, though lengthy, glorify G-d and build you up in your faith, showing you that G-d is at work in our lives long before we are even aware of it, or not at all seeing it. It is the perfect trust in G-d’s faithfulness, steadfast love and almighty power for Whom absolutely nothing is too difficult or too hard, and with Whom nothing is impossible, that sees us through safely to the other side. Doubting His faithfulness is extremely offensive to Him, as is doubt in general. Because it says that “I doubt that you can do that;” or, “I doubt that you really mean what you say;” or, “you say that you love me, but I’m not really sure of that;” or, “you say that I am righteous and worthy now, but I doubt that; I can see what I am,” thereby implying that Yeshua’s sacrifice is insignificant and that G-d is a liar. Is G-d like man that He should lie?!

Years ago at one of my retreats the Lord reminded me to the umpteenth time that the reason I was having a certain problem was that I was looking, gazing and focusing on it instead of looking, gazing and focusing on the Lord for the answer. It really is so simple! And yet, aren’t we all struggling with it every day --- focusing on the problem instead of on the answer from the Lord?

Problems tend to grow bigger as we focus on them, as if our concentrating on them was feeding them. In contrast, focusing on the Lord for the answer to the problem the thing grows smaller and then is suddenly resolved. Yeshua NEVER focused on a problem but only and principally on the answer to it. He acted as if the problem was only there as a catapult to show forth the power, love and glory of G-d!

The people saw the little girl dead --- Yeshua saw her sleeping and rising for the glory of the Father and a witness to the Son’s resurrection power. Lazarus was already 4 days dead and stinking (a real problem?) --- Yeshua only saw him risen as a testimony to Yeshua being the promised Anointed One.

Once I cried to the Lord, all stressed out, that “Father, I can not handle this anymore! I’m getting too old for all that stress! Please, have mercy on me and help me out of all that stress!” A few days later I was emptying a box still littering my room and in it I found the notes of my retreat diary. I read them again and the Lord’s words hit me square between the eyes, so-to-speak. What a fool I had been!

The Word clearly states that having one’s mind stayed on the Lord keeps one in perfect peace. Not just peace, but “perfect” peace. And what had I my mind stayed on when I drove to town? That this one was driving like a “chutzpan” and that one like a “berserk” and this one like a “maniac.” I only saw the lights turning red every time I approached one and no parking spot when I needed one. My mind was stayed on endless queues every time I had to go to the bank or the post office. And guess what? I got exactly what my mind was stayed on!

Paul already had commanded us to think on lovely, noble, true, just and praiseworthy things; to set our minds on the things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Ha! But we have done the exact opposite of that! At least I did!

We used to see only our big overdraft at the bank and keept confessing: “We can’t afford that!” I have decided to only look to the answer from the Lord and not agree with the “can’t afford it,” as this implies that our Heavenly Father is too poor to supply us above and beyond with what we need. The Lord just gave us this brand new home we supposedly “couldn’t afford,” and it is an opportunity to practice not looking at the things that are – PTL! – subject to change!

Nor must we ever give in to the fear of men, nor focus on threats or seemingly insurmountable problems, such as lack of money, difficulties within the family or marriage, or with children. Practicing daily to see problems and difficulties arising in our lives as “catapults” for the demonstration of G-d’s power and might, steadfast love and faithfulness, will truly turn our lives around. 

Certainly, it’s an uphill struggle against a lifelong habit to focus on the problem, drilled into most of us from infancy. But that means mostly defeat! G-d is waiting for us at every instant of a problem arising that we will look to Him for the answer. In fact, I think He frequently allows these problems only to coax us into looking to Him. But we are so stubborn, so dull, thinking it depends on us to solve the problem, when in fact our Heavenly Father has ALREADY solved it for us. But --- we just won’t look to Him for the answer, oh no! We just GOT to concentrate on the problem! And if we fail to solve it we look for someone else to blame --- either a friend, a family member, anyone, even G-d.

Beloved prayer warriors, this lengthy report is especially for you and for those who have not yet fully grasped the tremendous power and effectiveness of precise prayer in accordance with G-d’s Word and will, which is the same. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the reason things went so smooth for me and that at every step I found a level path made for my feet is because of your prayers. I don't know exactly how many of you are committed to faithful praying on behalf of my ministry, my family and myself, but I can tell that such prayers are being made. The provision was so divinely perfect with impeccable timing, every aspect so well prepared, every need met, which definitely was a result of prayers. I hope and pray you will enjoy this report and that it will inspire and motivate you to even more faithful and exact prayers.

G-d bless and keep you, preserve you in health and well being, grant the desires of your heart and fulfill all your petitions.

Yours in Yeshua,
Annelore