Testimony Time Ok.

It was 9:40AM on 7/20/19. I went in search to purchase more film for the Fuji Instax camera. I get off of the highway @ the exit ramp. A white man maybe late 20's or early 30's asking for money at the light at the exit. Holy Spirit says give. The man got some from the car ahead of me. He then sat down again all I had was $1.00 in my actual wallet. I got it out and motioned to him - I said all I have is $1.00 but I also showed him my tee shirt I had on, "Miracles Happen." I said they really do. He told me that was ok what I gave him because it all adds up and he said "God Bless." There was something about this young man he had the kindest eyes ever.  As I drove away tears filled my eyes. How do I not know that this was a person sent to me from God. I did share this story with either both of my children or one or the other of them that day.
Thank God I had an envelope in my purse because I was able to jot down on the back of the envelope what I just shared with you. I purchased my film and as I was heading back home I was at another light and this time there were 3 young African American children collecting money I assume for a football league. I guessed this for they were carrying football helmets. I found another $1.00 and asked if it was ok to give that amount to them. One of the children took the money while I was waiting at the light as I handed it to them through the car window.
Did you know the day before my son blessed my daughter and I, he prepared breakfast for us. Would you like to know what he made? He had roasted sweet potatoes and carrots that he sautéed with red onion and crumbled bacon. He then made a sunny side up or flipped over egg and placed it on top of the carrot/sweet potato mixture and then topped it off with fresh sliced avocado. Then a slight dusting of freshly ground salt/pepper. It was tasty. See, children really do grow up and then become creative in what they cook. Such a blessing to us.
There is more to this story. The family went to a Chinese restaurant for lunch. We were at a long table and the waitress passed around fortune cookies at the end of the meal. Someone suggested we each take a turn in reading out loud the fortune inside of the cookie. When it came to me I passed and said I do not believe in fortunes and so my sister took mine and read it as I covered my ears. You may say to yourself why did she do that. I have strong faith and I know the repercussions of opening a door to having to deal with future deliverance for something as simple as that act. You make think there is no harm but let me tell you that I do not place my trust in a fortune cookie that has a piece of paper with a fortune attached to it. You may think that was a bit harsh but no I did it in a gracious manner. I have been there and did that. I used to go to fortune tellers years ago and trust me you do not want to go down that path. Deceit is real and the enemy just loves to subtly rope you in. In the guise of family fun sharing.
I was at an angle from my son and he was at the other end and side of the table. He gave me the look like Mom just do it. I had no problem looking at him and pointing my finger and saying do not question my faith in a firm but loving manner/tone. He knew exactly what I was talking about. The subject never came up after that the entire rest of the trip with him.
I may be called to a place where I have to defend my beliefs and not give in to the enemy, even in subtle ways like reading a fortune in a fortune cookie. When I walked into the restaurant I saw a big Buddha statue in the lobby area. See, from my days of deliverance training did you know about the Buddha statues you may see in a Chinese restaurant? It was explained to me that usually the back of the Buddha has an opening in which people of this faith pray blessings there. Well, to a believer in Jesus that blessing they pray really turns into a curse not a blessing, for you are not of that faith. Isn't that interesting. If you know of anything different than what was explained to me then please let me know.
Further explanation, if someone is praying for you or with you and their heart is not right with Jesus or the person praying for you or with you is also not right with you that can become a problem for you. What they are praying can then become a curse for you for they are either not right with you or with Jesus. Use caution with whom you allow to lay hands upon you or pray over you. If Holy Spirit is saying break away and do not receive the prayer then break away. This is your life and destiny that you are protecting. I had this happen to me once. I was resting in the spirit and this lady came along and began to pray over me and everything inside of me was saying no break away from this. I did not accept or receive the words from this person. Truly listen to Holy Spirit and He will direct you to who you pray for and who prays for you.
If I can be honest with you, I used to cringe when a preacher would say to hold hands with the people next to you across the church. I would see it as oh my gosh if there are people connected in the church wide holding hands there could be not so good stuff coming down the hand holding connection if that makes sense. Yes, the anointing can flow in this manner but so can the not so good flow also. In moments like this I would silently say to myself I plead the blood of Jesus and no transference of any evil, yucky, spirits were going to come to me. You know you can transfer the anointing but also things not of God. Use wisdom. Now if you are a preacher then you do have to lay hands on your congregation and trust God that you are protected and that you can break off the things the enemy places upon people. Trust and obey for that truly is the only way.

Probably not the best picture I took, but trust me it was delicious.