TOUCHED by Donnetta Austin In the NIV Bible Mark Chapter five beginning at verse twenty-one it talks about how Jesus is crossing by boat to the other side of the lake with huge crowds surrounding him. A synagogue ruler named Jairus approached Jesus and fell at his feet requesting that he would help heal his daughter who is severely ill and dying. As Jesus continued his path surrounded by a large crowd of followers he felt the presence of a particular person who barely with little strength they had left touches the garment of his clothes drawing the power right out of him. It was the woman with the issue of blood. She had no name which is significant because many of us can relate to her situation. This woman has been suffering for twelve long years. She has been seeking help from many doctors, her finances are running low and options are few. She does not have many resources left to use. The loss of blood has made her weak to the point she feels drained. People have distanced themselves from this woman which has caused her to isolate herself. This woman has hit rock bottom with trying to survive from day to day. One day she got fed up with her circumstances and decided to change her way of thinking. She needed a break through. This woman knew that her break through is going to challenge her in spite of what the rules are, what people have to say, or her financial status. She made October 2019 The URBAN EXPERIENCE 17 up in her mind as a believer that Jesus is the only way to being restored, transformed, and made new. This woman was not limited by her mindset, way of thinking or her actions. By faith she spoke life into existence of her situation. She chose to live and not be held back from her past history. The medical records or results showed a positive to having an issue of blood. Jesus said, “daughter your faith has healed you”. Go in peace and be free from suffering. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? Galatians 5:25 If we live by the spirit, let us also walk by the spirit. Psalm 62:5 My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from him. By Author Donnetta Austin Book on Amazon: “Never Retire God” Email: be.encouragedbyone@ gmail.com Facebook Be Encouraged, Inspirational Books by Donnetta Austin
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