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January 10th, 2021

1/10/2021

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​Even though we are in a new year there is spillover into 2021 from the year 2020.  There are obvious challenges for all of us, some more pressing than others.  The problems of the world affect the mental and physical wellbeing of many individuals.  Lack of understanding, depression, loss and sorrow all contribute to a mindset that does not make for good health in individuals.  Here is where our Healing Room and Mashah teams come in.  At The Crossing we believe that healing is for today, and it is "By His stripes that we are healed."  Physical and mental healing go hand-in-hand.  All of our team members minister God's love to those who visit us.  We pray that healing will take place and that will receivers will be strengthen and empowered. 

Pastor Amy has been scheduling Healing Room and Mashah sessions for us through Zoom sessions.  This venue has taken some getting used to but everyone has accepted that this is the only way to minister at this time.  We look forward to the day when we can meeting a person again.  Please pray that time before then will be accelerated.  Pray that the teams will be effective in their ministry.  Pray for breakthrough for those who come to us for prayer.  Ask the Lord to make His presence known in our meetings.

Healing teams are meeting with people twice a month.  Mashah team appointments are scattered throughout each week, however, training occurs twice a month.  We have four brand new and several moderately new team members who will be trained in the basics over the next six months.  More seasoned team memebers will help with the training.  We expect to begin some more advanced training for everyone in a month.  So, our teams are busy, and we covet your prayers for encouragement, wisdom and perseverance.  Ask the Lord to visit all of us in an intimate way.

I believe we all need to be encouraged about the Lord's faithfulness during this season.  I had an experience last week where I listened to a negative report that took me to a place of worry.  The Lord spoke to those fears through His Word and then back it up with a fun confirmation.  "Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you wear..." (Matthew 6:25)  "He provides for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever." (Psalm 111:5)  "For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations." (Psalm 100:5)

As I was reciting these Scriptures, two ravens flew into the Maple tree outside of our sliding glass door.  This was an unique experience for me.  Since God speaks to me through nature, I looked up the verses on ravens.  The two most impactful ones included Luke 12:24 ("And Jesus said, 'Consider the ravens; they do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them, and how much more valuable you are than the birds!'") and 1 Kings 17 that is the story of God's care for Elijah during a season of turmoil and one of the worst kings in Israel's history.  He is fed by ravens at the Kerith Brook and by a widow at Zarephath.  There was never a moment when Elijah was not cared for.  I encourage you to read the story in 1 King 17.

Wednesday night, 1/13, Healing Room and Mashah teams will meet on Zoom for a night of worship and asking the Lord for direction for our futures.  Please pray along with us.  May the Lord direct and guide you, give you provision and peace and rest, and build up your faith in every area of your life.
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