Deliverance and Healing

I went to a prayer meeting tonight at one of my friend's house from Chapter One. I was happy to see quite a few other people there! Basically what we did was spend time with God in prayer. We went into prayer about 4 times with different things to pray for each time. It was amazing to me because I felt God's presence was extreme! The first time we started praying, I just started crying as soon as I bowed my head. It was a good cry in a way, because I felt God wrapping around me and letting me know He was there! He was there to help ease my pain of some troubles that I've been having lately. It was good reassurance that no matter what you may be going through in life, you CAN'T run from God because He's always going to be there! No matter where you go or what you try to do, He will not leave our side. So you should call out to him for help and you'll find that he always answers. Maybe not the answers we want at the time or it may not be done right away, but that's where our faith steps in. We need to put ALL our faith in God. Learn to trust Him and and remember he will always deliver us from satan's work.
Healing is something else that is a big issue right now, but I learned that being alone is purposeful, a time of self-discovery, healing, and calming. Looking to anyone other than God in the midst of our lonliness leads to disappointment and a greater sense of anxiety. I read out of my devotional tonight that God desires to be your all in all, the One who fulfills your deepest needs and desires, including the desires to be loved, not lonely. You will never be alone! When you have that time alone, maybe that's your hint to spend time in his word! One of my new favorite scriptures that goes along with everything I've said tonight is Psalms 40:1-2 "I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." That just amazed me because I've been waiting patiently to hear from God and to be able to be in such a firm position to pray for those who have hurt me. You know how hard that is? But let me tell you, it's possible to get to that point! It takes a while, but God will bring you the understanding you need and you'll realize that that's all you can do! Give it to Him!