UPDATE & PRAISE REPORT ~ I wanted to thank you all for praying for me; and thank our FATHER GOD, in heaven, and our LORD JESUS CHRIST for hearing and answering our prayers for the healing of a skin ulcer on my right shin (front calf). The other morning I awoke to find the scab had fallen off and the skin underneath was healed like it should be ... PRAISE GOD!!!
I wanted to share something else with you about this issue -- recently, I believe GOD directed me to a special story in the old testament. It was the story of Ezekiel who was in the valley of the bones; and he told him to COMMAND (prophesy) the bones to rise up and put on sinew, flesh, and skin; and to live again ... it's in Ezekiel 37:1-10.
Anyhow, I had a scrape (or skin ulcer) on my right leg that was taking a very long time to heal; and I asked GOD why wasn't it healing since I have faith and certainly as much as a mustard seed ... then, I was led to that story in my next bible reading ... just happened upon it ...
I immediately felt impressed that I should do the same, so I put my hand over my shin and commanded the skin on my leg to heal (in Jesus' name, just for insurance) ... I did this almost every day for the last month or so ... (approximately)
I also felt impressed that some things can be healed right away, but other things may need a little more time ...
Some things will be healed "CELL by CELL" over time (like this skin ulcer or some cancers; or recoveries from strokes; or losing weight; and restored health or finances, etc).
I believe GOD wants us to know that HE hears and answers ALL our prayers in some way, some how; and in HIS own timing. HE doesn't want us to be frightened or scared, but to realize that some things just take more time; and not to lose hope ...
I also remember JESUS saying that some things needed fasting and prayers (Matthew 17:21) -- when the apostles asked him why there were some things that weren't accomplished when they prayed for them.
So, that is why we may use different kinds of prayers for some needs or requests. We may need to pray more fervently and patiently and much longer for some things, but we will see the results eventually ... PTL!
Thanks once again ...