on prayer

On Sunday (7/29) I spoke on the need for examples of both contemplative and intercessory prayer in our life together as a church community. I forgot to mention a recently answered prayer that's blessed our family. Last Friday (7/20) Josh was diagnosed with HSP (vasculitis caused by the body's reaction to an infection) which was causing him a lot of joint and intestinal pain. The doctor said it could last for a few days or a few months. We didn't get much sleep on Wednesday , Thursday or Saturday nights and I left Winnie home with him on Sunday, not expecting to see them at church. But they showed up and Winnie brought Josh forward for prayer. That night Josh slept pain-free and has been free of all symptoms since. It's a perfect example of how God works through intercessory prayer.