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Hi Everyone, This afternoon Dineen will be arriving at the San Diego aiport where I will pick her up. We are heading off to the Jesus Culture Concert for what…

Hi Everyone,

Lynn and Dineen Family LifeThis afternoon Dineen will be
arriving at the San Diego aiport where I will pick her up. We are heading off to the Jesus
Culture Concert for what I’m anticipating will be three hours of worship and
life-changing face time with our Great God.

Dineen
is then joining me at the Donovan Clan house for a working weekend (and some comicle hilarity served up, Donovan Style). We are
finishing our talk and working through the million details needed in preparation for our conference at
Christ The King Church in Kingwood, TX on April 6. That’s in four weeks. Yikes!

Please
know that this entire weekend we will be seeking God’s Presence, His favor, His
words and will be praying for our community and our conference.

Dineen
and I are EXPECTING BIG things. And God doesn’t disappoint. What we come up
with by the end of the weekend will be something that is so inspired by the
Holy Spirit that when we speak, the conference attendees will not hear Lynn or
Dineen. They will hear Jesus speak to them. That is our prayer our hope and our
earnest plea. More of you Lord and less of us.

My
friends, how I wish you were at the concert with us. One day… One day… We will
be all together. What a day of rejoicing that will be. When we all see Jesus.
We’ll sing and shout the victory….

And now, I want to share a letter that the Lord spoke for
someone out there who needs to hear from him.  On Monday we will talk about how to pray for our spouse as we lead up to Easter.

We love you, Lynn and Dineen.

My Beloved, 

I have known you since
before the beginning of all things. I have walked beside you as you took your
first step. I’ve sat with you as you cried in fear over the things that are
broken in your life and those things that have caused you great harm. I have watched
you grow into a beautiful woman. 

I have sent my angels
to you to protect you when you were careless and in harm’s way. I have wrapped
you in a cloak of protection from the enemy who has wanted to destroy you
because I love you with a fierce passion. I have placed my heart upon you and
have delighted to see you seek me. 

I have told you that I
love you every day that you step outside and glimpse my face in the nature that
surrounds you. I have wiped your brow when you have worked hard. I have held
you in my arms when you felt empty. And at night when tears slipped down your
face, it was I who gently kissed them from your cheeks. 

I have loved you with
a zeal and a never ending force that if you understood it, nothing would ever
defeat you or even seem difficult. I look upon your face and I smile. I
delight in you and I call to you every day to see me around you. I send you
tiny love notes in the morning and again throughout your day. 

I look upon you with
eyes of favor. I open doors for you. Show you my glory and I truly just like
who you are. For all of who you are. 

My Beloved, today
believe that I am a God who lavishes His love upon His chosen. And you are
chosen. I give to you the secrets of my Kingdom. I give to you my love….. my
very heart. Now come follow me. Give me all of you and I will take you on the
wildest adventure of your life. 

Live with me, my son,
Jesus, and the Holy Spirit because nothing in this life will ever delight you,
fill you, prosper you and romance you more than me. 

I love you forever and
all time,

Abba, Father

Comments

53 responses

  1. Carmen M Avatar
    Carmen M

    Firstly I want to welcome you both to my lovely city! I hope you brought your raincoats, cause its raining in San Diego today. The womens bible study I attend will be going to the concert tonight. Unfortunately I’m not going, it would have been awesome if I would have run into you lovely ladies. Hopefully next time youhave a conference closer to San Diego, I’ll be able to attend and meet you!
    What a beautiful letter! I so needed to hear that this morning. I had a rough evening yesterday with my emotions. My husband “new” attitude is still hard to take in. But I do admit it is getting bait easier to take, but yesterday for some reason it “stung” and it was just plain Hard. and for the first time in about a month, I wanted to leave him. But I know I need to trust Jesus. Like the letter said He has protected me ALWAYS, so I know He will bless me because He loves me and that is all that really matters.
    Have a fabulous weekend ladies!!

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  2. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Oh Carmen, you live so close. I'm sure we will have a chance to meet in the
    future. Girl, your victory is ahead. We are walking with you and praying for
    your protection, your discernment and for your tender heart. Lord, move,
    bring wisdom and fill up our dear Carmen to overflowing this hour. In the
    name of King Jesus. Amen.

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  3. ro Avatar
    ro

    I love you two to pieces! I am gonna be praying for you as you work this weekend and I want you to know just how special the two of you are. 🙂
    and the letter… sucha beautiful testimony of how God loves us. Thank you….

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  4. Marvie Avatar
    Marvie

    So precious. I can hardly believe He truly loves me this way, how could anything that comes against me ever frighten me again.

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  5. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    We heart you Rosheeda Lee. You are so much a part of our team. BIG hugs,
    Lynn

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  6. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Amen Marvie… AMEN. You are treasured and favored.

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  7. Jody J Avatar
    Jody J

    Thank you so much for the reminder of God’s love. I read it, I trust it, I believe it…still struggle with accepting it every day. As one spirit-filled friend often tells me, “Just get over yourself!” Of course, we laugh about it, but I do just want to let go of circumstances and hold nothing…not even my marriage…as an idol and want to seek God with all my heart, soul and mind.
    May God anoint each of you for your work this weekend and may He bless your collaboration to minister to this community of standers.
    Safe travels and many blessings!

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  8. Olga Avatar
    Olga

    Thank you for the beautiful letter…
    Please say a prayer for me. I have sold the house and need to decide where to move next, need Father’s guidance big time:-)) !!!!!
    Thank you thank you thank you and praise the Lord

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  9. April Avatar
    April

    This was for me as i sit here typing and now weeping i am also still watching the storm thats continuing in my home. Ive cried myself to sleep a LOT this month as i laying praying, praising and questioning everything going on. Sometimes on the verge of losing hope but always willing to BELIEVE to TRUST God cares enough to help me fix it. There’s so much more i can say about whats going on but will instead say this.. yesterday i was um…. pondering i guess, my life journey. The pain, the bitter sweet moments, the crying to God, the mountains the valleys, the good and bad but the continually seeking Truth and Right and if its all been Gods plan, and if its going to end up a beautiful story…. now, oh now!!!! I know! Thank you ever so much.
    I will try to be back more but husband broke my phone in anger a and its been hard to get on. I love you all. I especially love my never forsaking Abba Father!!

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  10. GeGe Avatar
    GeGe

    Thank you for the letter from God!! I so needed this, the morning has been a rough emotional roller coaster , I so need to focus on who I am in Christ. When I focus in on The Lord and how he has been there for me & protected me, then my heart is filled with his joy big time.. instead of focusing on the issues with my husband, of which I have no control.
    I need prayer: 1.for a new vehicle & to make the correct decision 2. healing of my teeth, mouth as I currently do not have dental coverage 3.protection & direction for this SUM home
    Praying for all in this community that God would fill each of us with joy to over flowing this weekend Especially for Lynn & Dineen as they seek your face.
    Love you all

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  11. Sue Tipler Avatar
    Sue Tipler

    Ladies, I will be in the Houston area for Spring Break the week you’re in Kingwood but sadly will be going back home to Michigan on the 6th 🙁 I am so bummed that I won’t get to meet you when we’ll be so close to each other! I will keep you and this event in my prayers though, rest assured!

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  12. tamara Avatar
    tamara

    wishing you too both a very productive weekend – God will not disappoint – I am sure He will guide the both of you – the conference is blessed – already – today – in your preparations as well as in april –
    you have done so much for me and now for others too – you rock – and God rocks with the both of you and all of us too –
    be blessed and hugs – Tamara

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  13. Beverly Avatar
    Beverly

    Sweet April, your Abba Father adores you and He knows how hard things are for you right now. Never doubt that He is sheltering you in His arms eery minute of this journey. Please know that you are loved by one woman in Texas you have never met- a sister of the same Father. I have been on my knees lifting you and your husband up to Him. I am praying for your safety and His Peace in your life today. I, too, believe you will have a beautiful storyl Father, dispatch your angels to April’s home right now. We proclaim that this house is Yours and the enemy is powerless. We claim the victory You have already won.

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  14. Beverly Avatar
    Beverly

    Ladies, I am so excited to hear about the concert. What is better than seeing great entertainment with God honoring music while fellowshipping with another King loving sister!
    I am praying for your planning. I can’t wait for the conference. I know God will have a special word for me. The way He is opening the door for me to be a part of this wonderful event makes my heart so full of JOY! He is going to do so much more than we can ask or even imagine! AGAIN! How can it be that He loves me that much. I am printing out the letter from my Father so I can be reminded of who I am to Him. Praying for you to have a joy filled, productive weekend! Be blessed and safe until we meet face to face-this side or the other!

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  15. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Absolutely love the reminder! Always seems to be what we need when we need it! Praying for you both & so thankful for this community. I saw this video the other day & while reading the lovely letter above, thought I need to post the link. Always, always with us!!
    http://www.godvine.com/Jesus-Is-With-You-in-Every-Moment-a-Touching-Video-2921.html

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  16. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Jody J,
    I love your authentic heart. You are not alone in this. It takes us a life journey to get over ourselves.. You are well on your way my friend.
    Blessings and may you be overwhelmed by His Presence this day. BIG hugs, Lynn

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  17. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Olga,
    I Love you.
    Lord, you have provided so much in the past for Olga. This hour now, reveal your will for her future and show her exactly what is right for her and perfect in your Will. In Jesus name. Amen

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  18. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Amen

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  19. Heather Passuello Avatar
    Heather Passuello

    Have fun! Seriously in tears after reading this letter.
    Lord,
    I come before you so humbly and I ask for your forgiveness publicly for not giving you all of me. I’m sorry for putting worldly things above you and my relationship with Jesus. How I would like to say that it would be different from here on out, but I would be lying. Please help nee to change and to honor you as you deserve. Holy spirit please move in my life. I thank you for your mercy. In Jesus name, amen.

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  20. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Lord Jesus,
    Bestow upon GeGe your healing power. Bring her to a dentist that can help her. Provide the money, the treatment in the King’s name. Lord, walk with her through all of these challenges and guide her decisions. Protection, provision and wisdom in the name of King Jesus. Amen.

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  21. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Bummer but Sun I know we will meet one day. No worries. Love you girl.

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  22. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Tamara,
    You know Dineen and I well and have walked this journey right along with us. You ROCK. Look where you came from when you first found us. I’ve watched the Spirit of the Most High God invade your heart…. And it’s been beautiful to see. Love you. So does our Jesus. BIG hugs.

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  23. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Beverly,
    Your gentle and good heart shines forth in your words. The Lord is so well pleased in you.
    Thank you for your prayers and may I pray upon you… An increase, provision, protection, grand adventure, belief and renewal. In King Jesus name. Amen.

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  24. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Jen,
    Thank you. I will head over to this link now. Love you girl. Praying you are filled to overflowing. In Jesus name. With gifts, and smile, laughter and hearts. Hugs.

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  25. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Heather,
    What a beautiful and authentic prayer. God LOVES to honor words such as these. Heather, if you could see the beauty I see, you would soar, jump, dance and know that our Daddy delights in you. I delight in you as well. All for the King my sister… It’s all for the King. In Jesus name. Amen.

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  26. ro Avatar
    ro

    you are precious Heather. Love you.

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  27. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Hey Carmen, I’m not sure if you have referred to your “husbands ‘new’ attitude” prior to this comment so I’m filling in the blanks a little. But I just felt to encourage you with something from a Joyce Meyer’s teaching I heard a while back that your comment brought to mind, about how when you are praying for something it often gets worse before it gets better. When the Holy Spirit begins to work on a person, their flesh fights against it. Keep pressing on in prayer, it is making more of a difference than you can see with your eyes.

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  28. Noreen Avatar
    Noreen

    May the Lord richly provide for you both this weekend with joy, fun and His Word. Love the letter my friend! Blessings on you both as you seek His Face.
    Noreen

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  29. Teresa T Avatar
    Teresa T

    Jumping up and down in anticipation that I can see you and other sisters in April,

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  30. Teresa Pfeifer Avatar
    Teresa Pfeifer

    Thank you for posting this letter. God always leads me to the right posts when it needs to be seen. I really needed to hear this today. God Bless you both and I hope someday you visit Seattle Washington where I can meet you. Love you!
    Teresa P.

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  31. Carmen M Avatar
    Carmen M

    THANK YOU!!

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  32. Carmen M Avatar
    Carmen M

    Thank you Liz for reminding me. I know it’s the enemy trying to steal my joy and stir up strife in my marriage. And all I can do is pray. But when I get caught up in my mind and emotions, I start to sink.
    Long story short, Marco & I got back together from a 1 mo. Separation and he is not as loving as he was before. I truly believe God is working in his heart, because I see glimpses of the loving man I married come out. But then he seems to snap back into the indifferent, unloving, sarcastic, cold “new” husband and it crushes my heart.
    Again, thank you Liz.

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  33. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    So timely…had a very stressful week at work. Thanks for reminder…how much my Abba loves me. Beautiful picture…He kissed and still kisses my tears from my cheeks (lot of kisses)
    May the Lord continually give you ladies wisdom and strength to spread God’s love to all of us who desperately need it.
    I love this community…praying…thank you for all the prayers 🙂

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  34. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Thank you for posting this beautiful letter. It spoke to me also and in such a way as I need to share it and pass it on to other women I know who need to be reminded of our Lord’s wonderous love for us, Christian and non Christian alike. Who knows what our God will do with His words? Who wouldn’t be touched by reading this? Praying for this community, I love you all 🙂

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  35. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    I would like to share with any who recall the struggles I was having with my sister. Your love letter from our Father is timely. I am thinking of my sister in reading and feel encouraged by God that His child is on His path now! Yesterday was the beginning of the end. She reached a state of mind where I could not converse with her normally anymore nor could I bring her around to coherent thoughts. My life has been on hold the past 4 weeks fighting the demons in her head. Yesterday I cried out to God and He filled me with strength to walk the path I needed to walk with HER. I admitted her to hospital locally who in turn assessed her and moved her to an Institution 2 hours away. Her husband is an extremely irrational, paranoid, controlling person. Living with someone like that takes a toll on a person’s mental state. This is the 2nd time he has caused her to be institutionalized. Another unhealthy issue for her is living in a hoarder’s mess. They also let the number of dogs and cats get out of control. My fight with her husband has not ended with getting her away from his control for I am determined to rescue the animals and begin to trash the garbage and material things they have accumulated over the years. I had stopped visiting years ago because I could not stomach their surroundings but she cried out to me, because she literally has NO ONE else in her life (controlling husband)and the Spirit in me told me to “bring the Father’s child HOME!” The Spiritual Warfare lessons were VERY timely. God was preparing me for such a time as this! I know I am only able to do all this because of Jesus. I focused on Him SO MUCH to keep my peace in all this. I would like to share one instance in how He worked. After I prayed for Him to take control because I was at a lost and too weak to take the action I knew deep down I needed to take, He summoned up the strength in me to take her into the hospital. We left her house unprepared. It was a “moment” in the driveway that had me deciding to take her away. AT the hospital they asked for her health card and she PULLED IT OUT OF HER POCKET??? No purse. Pocket. Nothing else of any value except her HEALTH CARD!?? I was stunned and later realized, GOD! 🙂 Now that God has my sister where she needs to be I have to ask for your prayers for my nephew. His father will now be on him constantly with his delusional thoughts on life and how to live it and of course bashing me. I am praying Garrick’s mind will NOT be won over by the demons I witnessed to take over Cindy’s mind, thanks to Greg, who in turn has his own parents to thank where he is mentally today. I am stopping this chain of madness HERE! Thank you all my SUM family. I love each and every one of you deeply. I pray God’s strength into all of us here with these earthly battles we are in with the unseen enemy. We are going with You God because there is NO other way to fight. I yelled down the hall as they wheeled my sister away and my fist clenched in the air. “GO WITH GOD CINDY!”

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  36. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    JEN! You were used by God! He led my eye to your link to listen to this after posting my struggle yesterday. THANK YOU for listening to His “nudge” to post this. I am in tears and so encouraged as I viewed and it brought to my thoughts an image I recalled last night just before they closed the ambulance doors on my sister strapped to a gurney. NOW I am seeing Jesus beside her, just like the video showed. I will hang on to this image of Jesus close by her side in these next weeks she has to fight for peace of mind again.
    Bless Jen dear father for following Your prompting to her on posting this song. You are so great and amazing in the ways You are moving through each of us here. We are Your’s to use and we give You all the glory as we step out in faith and witness how You work through each one of us. AMEN! <><

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  37. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    <3 Father I pray for Joanne & her family. I pray for her sister Father, as she walks this path, I pray that the peace of your presence is with them all. Thank you for always being with us, thank you for loving us & guiding us and staying with us through it all…the joy and the sorrows, the hardships and the easy…thank you for reminders of your presence when we are in those moments, those whispers and those hugs. Thank you for prompting us, to love into each other’s lives. In Jesus all powerful name, AMEN.

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  38. Janet ? Avatar
    Janet ?

    Oh Joanne, keep strong! Praying for you and your sister
    “For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!” Deuteronomy 20:4

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  39. Janet ? Avatar
    Janet ?

    Lynn & Dineen,
    May I get permission to make copies of this beautiful letter and share with the women in our church Bible study group?

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  40. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Amen Jen! Beautiful prayer!

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  41. Heidi Avatar
    Heidi

    Lynn,
    I wont be able to attend the conference……and I sooooo want to. I was wondering if it would be at all possible to have some video of the important work that God will be blessing there ? I know it wont even compare to being there but the next best thing. Also loving the letter must read again : )
    Heidi

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  42. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Sure thing Janet. Hugs

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  43. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Let me see what I can find out. Bummer you can't be there. Will keep you
    posted. Hugs. Lynn

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  44. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Thank you for prayers Janet! I am only able to walk this walk because Jesus is walking with me. I have never felt His strength more than I have on this journey of healing with my “beloved sister.” I am so thankful for my family here! ((hug))

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  45. Ian Avatar
    Ian

    Lynn & Dineen,
    I wish was a fly on a wall with you ladies this weekend.
    Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy…
    You’re an inspiration to such a caring, generous community… praying for miracles for you both this weekend..
    Ian

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  46. Teresa T Avatar
    Teresa T

    God has given you strength that you needed for this situation. Bless you for stepping into it. I pray with you for continued strength and decision making. I pray your sister gets the help that she needs and that your brother-in-law does too. I pray protection for your nephew. May he be surrounded with support. I pray removing physical clutter will help lighten their mental and spiritual load.

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  47. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Thank you Teresa! ((hug))

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  48. Dineen Miller Avatar
    Dineen Miller

    Hugging you, Carmen! Love you, my friend!

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  49. Dineen Miller Avatar
    Dineen Miller

    Thank you, Ro! Love you, girl!

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  50. Dineen Miller Avatar
    Dineen Miller

    Thank you, Jody! Love you dearly, my friend. You are so precious!

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  51. Dineen Miller Avatar
    Dineen Miller

    Thank you, Ian! So appreciate your prayers and encouragement! Prayed for you and Fiona last week. God’s blessings on both of you!

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  52. Dineen Miller Avatar
    Dineen Miller

    Lord Jesus, we praise you for the deliverance you are brining to Joanne’s sister. We thank you for the strength that is flowing through Joanne from You. Lord, we stand together as a community of believers, daughters of the Most High King, and claim Joanne’s sister for your kingdom. We stand together against all the evil spirits torturing her, we stand against any and all evil plots set against her, we command in Your name, Lord Jesus, that all this evil will flee back to the pit of hell and rot there. We forbid it from ever coming back too!
    Lord, we release complete and total healing into Cindy. We declare now that she has a spirit of power, of love and a sound mind. Pour your love into her, Lord. Surround her with your warring angels and guard her in this place and time of healing, restoration, rest, and new strength. We praise You, Lord God, the God of the impossible. We praise You now for all these miracles. In Your holy name, Jesus, amen!

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  53. Dineen Miller Avatar
    Dineen Miller

    Heather, you rest in God’s great favor, my friend. Know that you are deeply and passionately loved by Him. God doesn’t expect perfection, but He sure loves it when we keep turning to Him for what we need.
    Remember Romans 8:6: For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,
    Holy Spirit, set Heather’s mind always on You! Fill her with life and peace. In Jesus’ Name, amen!

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