Here’s a quick look back at last month, as well as a look forward to what’s coming up.
Over the last six weeks, we have been exploring what it means to see Jesus as our healer. It’s been amazing to hear many testimonies over this time that declare the goodness, mercy, and power of God at work today! Below is one such testimony that has been shared by Muna very graciously:
I have been struggling with sciatica and plantar fasciitis on and off for the last few years. This has caused me so much pain and distress and I’ve had to take time off work. Thankfully, I have had so much support with my managers and they have worked with HR to enable reasonable adjustments to help me stay in work and allow me time off if required.However, the pain got worse last year and in early October I had the worst flare up. For a few days, I couldn’t walk or turn myself in bed without support. I’m thankful for my husband and children for being there. On reflection, I had been building up a lot of tensions over my work life and family relationships. I was holding on to so much anger and bitterness. I had decided to go into a period of ‘self-examination’ and I had minimal engagement with my family. My justification was I didn’t feel I had done anything wrong. The problem is we were created for community and fellowship and in as much as I justified my actions, this stance wasn’t serving me well. Over this time, I was in constant pain, and I was even losing passion in my work. I had become so impatient, and my frustrations were manifesting externally. I got to a point I was googling easy jobs to match my current salary… now that was desperation. I’d even asked to step down from my current role, the ‘impostor phenomenon’ was in full control. Then on the 8th of December, I joined church online because we had travelled and got home after 2am (that’s EVs for you). Something remarkable happened on that day.
As the service started, I was simply reminded that faith without works is dead. Reflecting on the last few months, my faith had become ritualistic. Near the end of the service, we had time to be still and listen to God. I wasn’t expecting anything, but God works in miraculous ways. God spoke to me and led me to connect with family again. I let go of my anger and reached out to family. Instantly, I had an indescribable sense of happiness and peace. My pain also became less severe, and I felt more in control again.
I went into work the following Tuesday and I was working with my line manager. She shouldn’t have been there, but she was covering for a team member. I had a conversation with my manager about my encounter with God and how I wanted her to hold me accountable if I started doubting myself again.
I’m not completely healed but I’m in a much better place. I am free and I have found peace. The Lord also revealed the plan He has for me and for six weeks, I was processing this revelation. That was until I heard a prophecy on the 19th of January. I’m still a work in progress but I have the best support.
This month we have lots of great things to get involved with. For the specific details visit the calendar here.
Spotlight Event: Brunch Together
You are invited to join us for a FREE Brunch on Sunday, 9th March at the Vine Community Centre at 9:30am. It is a great opportunity to get to know each other more and to share relaxed time together. Come along and enjoy some good food and company.
