I write today in a little bit of a rush – Lou and I head off for a ministry trip to Spain in just a few hours. We have had an amazing couple of weeks with lots happening. We have seen some of our good friends move into realms of relationship with God that is totally exciting – their connection with God is inspiring.
Some of our friends back in Australia (yes I am referring to some of you reading this) have also experienced some amazing breakthrough.
One of our friends in regional NSW was preaching the other day about healing and the congregation had been struggling with the idea of healing but something changed and their hunger has become really intense. We are so excited to hear about what God has and is doing in Australia.
Another friend in the same town went out praying for people on the streets. He got to pray for 3 people on this particular occasion and one of the people had shingles (visible to the eye) – the key word is “had” – yes the shingles left then and there.
Another friend in a suburb of Sydney was out playing some Frisbee footy (I think), one of his mates rolled his ankle really badly. My friend went over and offered to pray for him. 2 minutes later he was back on the field playing again – was he faking…? He wasn’t playing soccer…..lol – He was totally healed.
I have been asking friends (people I know and trust), to share their stories with me so that I can circulate them. I believe each of these reports and the others they have sent through to me. I wanted these stories to become known because I want everyone who reads our blog to know that God’s mighty hand is at work in Australia. It’s not like the miracles of God are restricted to USA, Bethel, Lou and I, or anything like that. I encourage you to take hold of the promises that God has given to ALL believers and to know that He doesn’t commission you without empowering you.
We have a really busy couple of weeks. We leave for Spain tonight and get back next week. We will be part of a “culture of honor” conference. I was really honored to be asked to be the student leader of the team – especially since it’s such an awesome group of people. We will try and give an update when we get back.
We get back next week and are in Redding for just under a week and then we leave for another country in Europe. This is the trip I spoke of last blog. We are so privileged to be going. When we get back we have to do our washing and pack again because 2 days later we leave for Cleveland, Ohio to spend 10 days or so with Steve Witt and Bethel Cleveland.
It’s going to be hectic but we are really looking forward to it – there are going to be so many amazing stories – so stay tuned.
Lou and I have been deliberate about stretching ourselves each week (actually we have been going for it each day). We are being really intentional at the moment knowing that as we grow in it these areas of growth will become natural everyday parts of our lives. Being awake for “words of knowledge” and going up to people in the public when we get them is one such area – Lou is such an inspiration – she gets really accurate words and prophetic words as well.
We haven’t been skiing at all for over a month – it has been really warm and the snow a little wet – but don’t worry – we have had fresh snow in the last 24hrs and it’s set to continue for the week – so far we have had 12 inches of fresh….
In the meantime I have been playing basketball for some exercise and still fishing to just enjoy this spectacular area. Both have been lots of fun.
The school year is drawing to a close and we are working through what we think God is saying to us about next year. We think we will be here in Redding and we are talking to people about what we might be able to do here to add to what is already happening – we don’t want to just be here for the sake of it – we know God has assignments for us and it’s these that we are interested in.
This is getting really long – let me finish with a some requests:
- - Please pray for us that we would know clearly what God has for us for next year (August onwards)
- - We are trying to sell our place in Point Clare – please pray that it sells and for a great price.
- - Pray that we bless and are blessed on each of these trips.
Shane n Louise
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