Waiting on The Great Deliverer

By Michael Q. Pink

January 8, 2010

This morning I washed Brenda’s hair gently with my own hands, moistened only by the tears flowing unabated down my reluctant cheeks, landing freely on sheet and pillow alike. As I write this update from beside her bed, the Bose is filling the airwaves with Rich Mullin’s Ragamuffin band doing the classic “My Deliverer is Coming… My Deliverer is Standing By”. The moment is pregnant. Heaven watches… Earth waits. Each second, an eternity. Nothing is taken for granted. Here’s the night watch report…

At 1:30 this morning, Tami came to get me to assess Brenda. Her respiration rate was about 3 ½ times normal. She had a fever of 103. She was struggling for each breath and all the while, non-responsive. A nurse was summoned. While waiting for her to arrive, Brenda’s respiration rate kicked up to about five times normal. Her body broke into a sweat and a seizure gripped her body. We prayed fervently for Brenda and saw the seizure leave the same way it came, leaving behind a much slower respiration rate and a totally wrung out woman.

By the time the nurse came, respiration was up to 44 breaths per minute and somewhat labored. Having lost her function of swallowing, the natural fluid secretions that come to her mouth present a threat to her breathing should they flow down her throat at the wrong time. Drugs were administered to break the fever and dry her mouth to reduce that threat. Morphine was given for its side effect of slowing respiration. It helped somewhat. Kidney function is compromised and fluid intake is limited to about a liter per day via IV.

The Bible speaks about a great cloud of witnesses that surround us. I feel them gathering at this moment, as though in a stadium to watch something very special happen. I and a few others are on the field, aware that an event of great significance is unfolding. I find myself looking into their eyes looking for clues as to what they know about what is about to unfold. Their lips are sealed. Their expression calm and confident. Unworried. They’ve seen it all before and are expectant. Nobody is letting me in on the plan, and I wonder if the script is waiting to be written even as I type these words.

I am swimming in hope against all hope. It is the course I have chosen. I am not delusional. Just a man who loves his wife and believes all things are possible with God. What are miracles for if not for this?

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Michael,Thanks for sharing your thoughts and being so transparent. It is very much appreciated and helps to equip me and others with hope and intimacy with our heavenly Father as we also see our loved ones struggling physically under life threatening conditions. Be Blessed Michael through this experience as the Lord uses you to touch others like me. Jim
Jim White at 1:01pm EST - January 8, 2010
MichaelWe are walking with you and Brenda in prayer. We love you and we bless you. Danny
Danny Maldonado at 1:02pm EST - January 8, 2010
MichaelWe are walking with you and Brenda in prayer. We love you and we bless you. Danny
Danny Maldonado at 1:02pm EST - January 8, 2010
Praise God for your faith. Praise Jesus for His Blood that was shed just for Brenda and you Michael. And Jesus Is The Deliverer. Amen.
Elizabeth at 1:02pm EST - January 8, 2010
As I read your words today I admire your strengthI have been taking care of my mom for the past few months it has been and is a challenging time with many questions and many emotions...Thanks for sharing.
Irene at 1:04pm EST - January 8, 2010
As I read your words today I admire your strengthI have been taking care of my mom for the past few months it has been and is a challenging time with many questions and many emotions...Thanks for sharing.
Irene at 1:04pm EST - January 8, 2010
I follow this with great anticipation and prayer. I feel the gut wrenching pain and stress that must be gripping your body also. Hang in there, brother. God is very close to each of us who accept him. I pray also that you would feel each of our hands on your shoulders as you struggle to keep your self together. We are there for you.
john draxler at 1:04pm EST - January 8, 2010
I continue to pray for you both Michael. Words don't come. May God bless according to His merciful and wise will.
Ken Dulaney at 1:06pm EST - January 8, 2010
Dear Sweet Michael,Tis even tide dear brother... I watch and read as you experience this great event and I would have great ease, provisions and comfort laid upon you as you take in each moment of this marathon. It was yester year when I took in my mom to watch a great women, mother and loved one meet her greatest battle. Triumphant Dear Brenda, and you, yes very are triumphant... God , Lord Almighty bless you and your sweet wife as you meet this together with the warmth and understanding only true love can give. Thank you for sharing these moments, Always in faith Dawn
Dawn at 1:06pm EST - January 8, 2010
My words seem so trite. Yet I know we need to help carry one another's burdens. May the God of all Comfort be with you and Brenda as we wait His arrival with healing in His wings. Blessings, Judy
Judith Jordan at 1:10pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael,Your life is a testimony of who Jesus is in your life. I weep when I read the love that you have for Brenda. It is like Jesus coming through you. The love you have for Him and that the great cloud of witnesses is so true. You are not alone. Thank-you for your shaing this it will be a testimony to someone else in what they are going through. I know that God is our delivererer. He is our strength and strongtower. The cross of Christ brought our healing. I stand with you and others for that healing for Brenda. In Christ Love, Vicky
Vicky at 1:11pm EST - January 8, 2010
We´re wating for the amazing manifestation that awaits Brenda! Justice has been done in the blood of Messiah, so that the blessings (healing) might come to her!The Lord is our Deliverer and we stand in prayer with you!!
Rodrigo at 1:12pm EST - January 8, 2010
Despite our frail bodies, you and Brenda are living with full hearts..."He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim freedom for the captivesand release from darkness for the prisoners." Is 61:1 Praying and expecting...
greg at 1:12pm EST - January 8, 2010
Jesus. Jesus! Jesus!!!You can, Lord. You can.All glory be to you, Lord.Heal, I declare into the Heavenlies. Heal. Heal now, I ask. In Jesus's most powerful name.Let it be. Glory to the Son.Amen and amen.
Chris Mapson at 1:14pm EST - January 8, 2010
We embrace you both with hope and a great sense of expectancy in the power of our Almighty God. Mac and Jeanette
Jeanette at 1:18pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael,You are so brave. Even in the midst of seemingly great impossibility, you keep hoping against hope. Bravo brother! Hold on Michael, help is on the way! Keep trusting in the Lord and lean not to your own understanding. Remeber: you are strong in the Lord and in the power of HIs might. The Lord is with you and you are well able to defeat this giant.Peace be with you. Rita
Rita Young at 1:20pm EST - January 8, 2010
I believe Lord; help my unbelief.
Terry at 1:22pm EST - January 8, 2010
I do not know this family personally, only through email. I have prayed for them, their situation weighing on my heart . I too, have waited with baited breath on God. I somehow know this......Our God reigns....Our God we can lean on...even when nothing makes sense. When our world is shattered, He is still our Father, our God. God's presence and peace flood over you Michael, He has you even though it may not feel that way.
T.L Doepke at 1:23pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael,I felt your heart and I know God does more and your heart was tender, trusting, loving, and in awe. Your innermost thoughts are so moving and wonderful. I pray for you and Brenda to be victorious in this happening in your lives. I feel such love and compassion for the two of you and I know it's Gods love through me to you. Be strong in the Power of His Might and Strengthened in your innermost being with His Word and His Promises.Frances
Frances Avery at 1:23pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael...I am praying and expecting Father to respond soon to your faith...I love you both,Tom
Tom McNally at 1:23pm EST - January 8, 2010
We embrace you with our combined hope and with a great sense of expectancy in our Almighty God. Mac and Jeanette
Jeanette at 1:25pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael, your love for GOD and wife are unbelieveable. Your statement of the "moment is pregnant" is perfect. I had never thought of it in that reference. We labor to be born, and again we labor to leave this life and be "born" with him.. Thank you for over the years for your everything that you have written. Earl and Carol
Earl Belt at 1:25pm EST - January 8, 2010
Dear Mike, Your present post has moved me so deep. I had been in almost the same state as Brenda in August-September 2008. And the verse that came into my heart as I read your present post was Jeremiah 32:27. Indeed, ourFather God is faithfull and caring so much of each of us his children. I praise and exalt our Lord Jesus for filling you and your loved ones with His peace, love and uplifting you in this so unpowerlessness feeling even though you keep on trusting our God for His kindness and love towards you and Brenda. Praise and glory to our almighty and loving Lord for His presence on you side and the Holy Spirit unveiling to you our Father's will, empowering you with Psalm 23, in Jesus'name, amen!Blessings and in His faithful love,Julia
Julia Rajaonarison at 1:26pm EST - January 8, 2010
Keep going brother. And remember to breath deeply.
Thomas Reusch at 1:28pm EST - January 8, 2010
What a wonderful testimony as you again wait on the Lord with great expectancy! We wait with you Michael and trust God with you and Brenda and the rest of the story. Our lives are each played out daily, moment by moment, trusting and leaning on the Lord in good and hard times. You have been a pillar of strength to Brenda and to all of us who follow your every word and heart! We weep when you weep and feel joy when you get glimpses of it as well! Joy comes in the morning and God will be your deliverer! There will be no more pain or tears and all of the angels welcome us all when we one day see Christ eye to eye! Lord we lift your name on high, Lord we love to sing your praises, continue to give Michael much strength and courage and give peace to Brenda and everything she needs. We also lift up those that are caregiving for her daily let them be angels of the Lord to meet her every need! Come Lord, be Jehovah Jireh and all that you are for both Michael and Brenda and famiy! We stand with you in great expectancy!
Lisa Hues at 1:43pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael, thank you for sharing your most intimate thoughts and prayers today. Know that you and Brenda are inspiring to many. You are a brave man, who clearly loves his wife very much. While there are many things we do not know or understand in this earthly existence of ours, we do know that God is looking over us, and that He loves us very much. God is still in control, even if it is beyond our comprehension.
Glen Miller at 1:43pm EST - January 8, 2010
Beautifully touching Michael. This is what living a life with no regrets is all about. Brenda is in excellent caring hands...both here and above.
Robin Worline at 1:44pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael, I don't know what God is doing... but it will be victory no matter what occurs... He never wastes pain in our lives... but has a multiplied Blessing in store!! Praying for you Brother... Rest in His Love and Faithfulness!! I Love You Both!! Larry
Larry Smith at 1:52pm EST - January 8, 2010
As long as you have HOPE alive in you, the candles of LOVE, FAITH, and PEACE will never be extinguished. Praying today that the flame of HOPE will never go out and I know that God will not allow that to happen! With HIM, all things are possible and GREATER is HE that is in us than he that is in the world! Loving you and Brenda so very much! Will keep you lifted up and those cloud of witnesses that surround you know that victory is a FOR SURE thing! Love you so much! Leisa
Leisa Coburn at 2:05pm EST - January 8, 2010
I feel as if all of this has us all 'waiting' on the Lord expecting Him to move mightily to prove His Word TRUE. But yet as I write this I feel a "CONFIDENCE' in my Spirit that God is Mighty and that all we need to do is TRUST.
Anita at 2:06pm EST - January 8, 2010
My Dearest Michael and Brenda, You are such beautiful inspiring people. God is all able and miracles happen every second of our lives, you are the miracles of God. Thank you so much for inspiring us through your faith, and sharing your hopes and challenges with the world. I bless the name of Jesus for giving you the strenth, the love and assurance that you need. God holds the world in his hands as he holds our circumstances. We can be sure that he is working on your behalfs at all times. We will continue to pray for you and Brenda.
Kettely Corvington at 2:16pm EST - January 8, 2010
My Dearest Michael and Brenda, You are such beautiful inspiring people. God is all able and miracles happen every second of our lives, you are the miracles of God. Thank you so much for inspiring us through your faith, and sharing your hopes and challenges with the world. I bless the name of Jesus for giving you the strenth, the love and assurance that you need. God holds the world in his hands as he holds our circumstances. We can be sure that he is working on your behalfs at all times. We will continue to pray for you and Brenda.
Kettely Corvington at 2:16pm EST - January 8, 2010
I have forwarded your posting today to dear friends who are believers in God's promises. I know they will stand with you as I do. With love.....diana skaggs
Diana Skaggs at 2:19pm EST - January 8, 2010
Dear Michael...these are the experiences that some of us struggle with when we humbly and sometimes anxiously struggle with the character of the God we serve. These are the ways the He obviously tries to teach man kind the struggles of believing even when we don't want to. We don't get to choose our famiilies, He does that for us, but those that we allow in our lives, He will also choose the timimg and type of test we will face. Let us all be very careful of how we respond and react to the soverign will of God, It must be done with honor of Him as well as humility and godly, reverent fear. Michael I believe if nothing else, even though you love Brenda with all of your heart, the greater landscape is embracing the decision of the God we have chosen to love and to serve and all of His sometime very unique and unusual ways of looking into the hearts of those He loves, because now we really to experience the scripture they do become life and more abundantly. MARCH ON MICHAEL YOUR FAITH IS BECOIMING ALIVE FOR EVERMORE...THE CROWN IS NOT HEAR BUT IN ETERNITY!!! The beauty about this situation is that death has taken its last hold on us when we transition and our promise from God is that when its over, it is really over, the rest in is Glory. Gllory To God.!!!
Jeannette at 2:23pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael - I can totally understand your statement about the "cloud of witnesses". I just lost my brother in April of pancreatic cancer. The night before he went to Heaven he started saying he wanted to "go home". A little while later he pointed to the ceiling of the room and with great excitement proclaimed "Look, there's the heavenly host of angels". When I read this blog I related to what you are experiencing. One foot on earth - one in Heaven. What a joy to be surrounded by the cloud of witnesses and the heavenly host of angels - feeling the comfort from the Holy Spirit - and knowing that the Savior is interceding. May you find strength in knowing many people are lifting you and Brenda up in prayer. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
Peg at 2:25pm EST - January 8, 2010
I come into agreement with your prayers. Agreement in prayer is so powerful. What an inspiration to the body of Christ to NEVER, NEVER give up. I have been standing on Psalm 118:17 (New King James Version) 17 Brenda shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the LORD. I read where others were putting you down for your stand on the Word. I am glad that you stand strong in the Lord and in the power of HIS might. Good for you. God is a covenant keeping God. Keep on believing. The Bible says to “call the things that are not as though they were.” God’s word works! Even Jesus when he went in to pray it says “that he went in by himself and closed the door. I believe he closed the door to keep the unbelief out. God Bless
carol smith at 2:28pm EST - January 8, 2010
I feel the strenght of that song as I read your post for today. (I have worship danced to it in the past.) I spontaneously began praying in the Spirit as I read you are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses in Heaven. My spirit is praying in agreement with Holy Spirit for the Lord's perfect will to be done here on earth, as it is has already been declared in Heaven.
Beth at 2:28pm EST - January 8, 2010
MY DELIVERER IS COMING, MY DELIVERER IS STANDING BY!Never will I forget the first time I heard this song - the anointing almost swept me off my feet, literally!Michael, Brenda, In Yeshua's mighty Name, we call on Holy Spirit to manifest the Presence of The Deliverer within Brenda's body now!Brenda and Michael are called, chosen and faithful, and have surrendered themselves to Father's Hands. LORD! NOW GLORIFY YOURSELF FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR NAME AND OF YOUR KINGDOM! AMEN!!!
Raylyn at 2:30pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael-May Gods grace, mercy and Love so permeate your heart and that of Brenda's. I pray Gods blessing upon you for walking out this journey of bringing all glory and honor to God in the midst of the most difficult. My prayers of Gods abundant comfort, grace, mercy and Love go fortth for you and Brenda. May God abundantly bless each of you.Richard
Richard Raetz at 2:32pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael and Brenda, We pray, cry and hope with you. I cannot tell you how much each of you have touched my heart and that of my husbands. God's work is truly being accomplished as we all stand with you in expectation of His promise to Brenda and to you. Thank you for being so transparent.
LeeAnne Pruitt at 2:34pm EST - January 8, 2010
I agree with you Michael for Brenda. I am going into spiritual warfare prayer mode RIGHT now for you all. If anyone wants to join me in fast for Brenda, please let's do and we can all be praying and fasting in agreement with Michael. Michael we lift up your hands and we lift up your arms. We surround you with prayer. I will post a prayer that we all can pray and agree on for Brenda. If you don't have faith for Brenda's total and complete healing, I ask you to please not share your doubt and unbelief with the rest of us who are standing for her total and complete healing.
Michael at 2:42pm EST - January 8, 2010
A Prayer for BrendaWe begin by declaring that we are the children of the MOST HIGH JEHOVAH YAHWEH. We right now put on the Armor of YAHWEH: we guard our mind, thoughts, will and emotions with the Helmet of Salvation. We right now acknowledge that we are righteous because JESUS gave us HIS righteousness and we put on the Breastplate of Righteousness. We right now confess and repent for any falsehood / perjury that we have committed today and we place on our waist the Belt of Truth. We ask JESUS / YESHUA that YOU give us YOUR peace so that we can rest in YOU, and so we cover and shod our feet with the Gospel of Peace. In one hand Jehovah, we take the Shield of Faith to STOP all fiery darts of every spirit opposite of and contrary to the HOLY SPIRIT. And finally, in our other hand we take Sword of the Spirit which is the WORD of GOD and this day Brenda at this time, we declare war on the enemy in JESUS NAME !!!
Michael at 2:44pm EST - January 8, 2010
We decree to every force in hell that you are defeated and we choose this time and this day to not accept defeat. We stand in agreement with our brothers and sisters around the world praying for a super-natural miracle to occur in JESUS NAME. We speak the resurrection life of JESUS CHRIST into Brenda's body right now in JESUS NAME !!! We stand for life in JESUS NAME ! We will not back down, compromise or sign away or give away our rights as Blood bought Born Again children of the Most High !
Michael at 2:46pm EST - January 8, 2010
Father, thank You for Michael and Brenda Pink. I do not know them personally, but they are a part of my (Your) Body. And I Sir, am unwilling that the devil should have any more voice in this matter. Therefore I take my position in Christ seated with Him in heavenly places at the right hand of the Father, FAR ABOVE all principality, power, might and dominion and EVERY NAME that is named....I plead the blood of Jesus over Michael and Brenda, body, soul, and spirit, concious, unconcious, and subconcious levels and according to Colossians 1:20 ALL THINGS - EVERY NAME, were reconciled back to the Father through the blood of Jesus Christ. Before the foundation of the world, Father, You and Jesus walked a covenant and already walked out Brenda's healing. 1 Peter 2:24 confirms that it was manifested 2000 years ago on the Cross at Calvary. Matthew 16:19 tells me I have keys to the Kingdom. I use those keys with the authority that is mine in Christ and I bind the devil and his co-horts from attacking this PURCHASED woman any longer. She is off limits to his domain for the Word says she is delivered from this present evil age (Galatians 1:4) and she has already been translated out of the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God's Son(Colossians 1:13). I decree that she is loosed from the enemy's assignment forever(Job 22:28). I loose and assign angels to go and minister to and for her. Angels, I loose and charge you to go now and perform the spoken word and excel in strength (Psalm 103:20-22, Hebrews 1:14) for Michael and Brenda. You are to do what Psalm 91 and 121 say. Father, Proverbs 18:21 says death and life are in the power of the tongue; so from my position in Christ and with His authority I decree that there will be NO MORE seizures. I command her breathing to be normal and all the organs of her body to begin to work. Romans 8:11 says the Spirit of God within us will quicken our MORTAL bodies and I agree with the Word. It is as You say. I break off all discouragement, despair, depression, any junk of the enemy. I tell fear it must leave, sorrow you have no voice. You are not a part of Michael and Brenda's inheritance! I declare they live in a care-free Body - HIS! Jesus became a curse for us and we no longer have to bear curses. Proverbs 26:2 says the curse that is causeless SHALL NOT COME. We say no more curse! We declare the life of Jesus will manifest in this body. We agree with the Word You Lord gave Brenda - she will live and not die and declare the works of the Lord! Father, thank You for the privilege of praying for this precious couple. I am VERY expectant to see Your power flood over and through the both of them. As I say AMEN, I am filled with joy at the Word You gave me for Michael: "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing and obtaineth favor of the Lord." (Proverbs 18:22). Today Papa, I am confident You will display Your favor in their lives! In Jesus name, Amen.
Anne Pranger at 2:46pm EST - January 8, 2010
Dear MichaelYou never seize to touch my heart and spirit. thank you for teaching me to love and forgive again.you and Brenda are in my prayersMarsha
Marsha Gabriel at 2:48pm EST - January 8, 2010
Dear Michael--A cloud of witnesses--yes. We, who follow this journey with you and Brenda and those fantastic souls who share in the physical care, are privileged to be part of that cloud of witnesses. Every single night, many times in numerous nights, the Holy Spirit wakes me to lift you all in prayer. When I have asked the Lord if there is more I should do--knowing I live many states away--the answer is an internal call is to weep and pray as part of the Family. And that I do.Tears blur my vision reading your anointed and honest words of a warrior who needs us to help raise your arms in victory for the battle. God has uniquely arranged for a prayer cloud of witnesses not only to see your faith journey, but to be a portion of His supply of prayer power. I wish I knew why this journey is so insistently difficult, but, like so may others, I agree with God's word: It is finished. That's all I understand. We are with you Friend, and hold you and your precious love Brenda in our hearts while we wipe away tears and wait with joy.
Tia Nielsen at 3:08pm EST - January 8, 2010
Thank you, Michael, for sharing the most profoundly intimate, challenging, painful moments of your life with us. We are total strangers in the natural, yet brothers and sisters in the Lord. We stand with you in bringing Brenda before the Lord. Jesus, we stand in the gap for Brenda and say to the enemy, ""Thus far and no more!', says the LORD." The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives and dwells in you, Brenda, and God is quickening your mortal body. Praise the Lord for His faithfulness to His Word! There is no name above the Name of Jesus, and the Word is even more powerful than His Name! Thank You Lord, for giving us Your power and authority to trample on serpents and scorpions and over all the power the enemy possesses, that nothing by any means shall harm us. We speak to the entities effecting Brenda's body; we bind you in Jesus' Name, we pull you up by the roots, we crush, smash and destroy you and command you to leave and never return, leaving no residual effects behind! We speak Life into Brenda's body, claiming that she shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord! We thank You Lord for pouring out Your Holy Spirit upon Brenda, filling her up and touching every wounded and dry spot in her body, soul, and spirit. We plead the blood of Jesus over her for protection and completion! Father, we call upon Your ministering angels to meet her every need and Your Holy warrior angels to surround her on every side. We pray Your Peace over her and Michael, that as they lay their lives down before You, Your Presence manifests in new strength around them. We praise You Lord! We thank You for Your love for Michael and Brenda. We pray all these things in Jesus' Holy Name! Amen!
Lucy at 3:08pm EST - January 8, 2010
In the name of Jesus Brenda rise up and be whole! Michael...your love for Brenda and your Heavenly Father shows us all what REAL Christianity is all about.John Carver
John Carver at 3:55pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael, Yesterday when I read the update on Brenda's web site I was angry. Angry that these men who call themselves doctors would not do anything to help. I called my friend whose Grandson had cancer. The doctors sent him home to die. His parents, like you, would not accept that answer. They sought out help. They found it in a doctor in New York, they are in Oregon. He had a new method of treating spinal tumors. He pulled the inside of the tumor out what was left was sluffed off by his body. He is cancer free. There was spinal damage, yes, and he is undergoing treatment now to correct that. I asked for the name of the doctor, thinking maybe a forward thinking man could at the very least point you to someone that could help. Then the thought came to me, no, God wants all the Glory here. I am still standing with you believing Brenda's Word from God is true. I know how heart wrenching for you. My prayers are that the Comforter will come and hold you in his arms and that Almighty God will fill you with His strength for the Word says He is our strength when our strength is gone.Rejoice and Praise . . . . Him, for He is our only hope.
Gail Watson at 4:10pm EST - January 8, 2010
standing with you we gird you and brenda up. Lord come heal her quickly for your glory.
grace at 4:28pm EST - January 8, 2010
Almighty God, Creator of the Universe and every living thing, we cry out from the depths of our being in unity for a MIRACLE for Brenda! We are of one mind, one heart, and in one accord...and we say MIRACLE BE....in the Mighty Name of Jesus! Let your resurrection power explode within Brenda's being, releasing dunamis miracle working power to destroy the works of the devil...driving back the darkness and death at work her in body! We speak LIFE over her spirit...soul...and body, and believe that the same glory that raised Jesus from the dead is at work within every cell of her body. Spirit of Life, surround and resonate throughout Brenda's brokenness, as we cancel and break every assignment against this woman of God, and tear down the stronghold of the enemy. The plans of the evil one are cancelled and destroyed by the authority of the name of Jesus! Lord, you promised in your Word that ALL WHO CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED...DELIVERED...HEALED...RESCUED...AND MADE WHOLE. Your Word is true. You will have the final Word. We give you all the Glory in advance, and praise your most Holy Name! Let your Kingdom come!!! Let your Will be done! In Brenda's earthen vessel, Oh God, as it is in Heaven. Let your Kingdom come, oh King, and draw near to her, blessing her with healing from your own healing hands. She WAS HEALED by your stripes long ago, and we speak RESTORE...RESTORE...RESTORE...over her, and wait with Michael to see the salvation of his God! This battle belongs to the Lord...in whom we trust. Let it be so...Amen
Donna Nefferdorf at 4:37pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael,The words you have been sharing with us during this time of battle and growth with Brenda have been unbelievably powerful. I have received your daily devotions for a long period of time but none have touched me as these past few weeks have. Each word is formed with the loving hand of our Redeemer and bring life and hope to all who receive them. As you walk through an unbearable struggle that I cannot possibly conceive, the words you share are more beautiful than any, more powerful, and touch my soul. God's hand is upon both of you and your daily testimonies are raw but life changing. God bless you both!
Susan Ramsey at 5:38pm EST - January 8, 2010
Oh my goodness that's touching! Every word you have written through your trial has been unbelievably touching - touching so deep to parts of me that I never knew existed. You are bringing life to words in the Bible long left behind. I can only hope to have a fraction of your faith. God be with you. God bless you so very richly as he reveals himself in ways that are unfathomable. -Jenny
Jenny Stevens at 5:54pm EST - January 8, 2010
Dear Michael, As I read your blog, deep cries began to flow with tears. The intercessory depth of grief is so intense. The Lord has raised up an enormously large group of Kingdom family to share the burden. He is also weeping. I believe He showed me His hands around a heart to hold it together. He has dispatched his ministering angels-many of them-to you. Father God is right with you Michael in this fierce battle. When we have done all we can do we are called to stand. I, too, stand with you, our brothers and sisters, the holy angels, and God Himself trusting that His word will not return to Him until it has accomplished what He has called it forth to perform. In the eternal name of Jesus I call forth the power of Jesus' blood and it's established finished work in Brenda's spirit, soul, and body to accomplish entirely what has already been established by Jesus, Himself. Amen.Shalom: peace to the uttermost, complete, with nothing lacking or wanting. The shalom which only the Lord Himself can give you. You are....Under His wings
Jeannie P. at 6:08pm EST - January 8, 2010
All I can say is although it was 6 years ago that I stood in that same place with my mother, so much beauty came from those ashes. As I read though this post, so many memories came flooding through. I remember someone telling me that God was going to show me some things. I was angry because I did not want to be there. Behind those memories, through this post healing for my heart and soul is finally tangible to me.I thank you for your courage to share such intimate accounts of your personal life. I keep hearing. To save much people alive. along with All things work together for the good of them that love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.Your Deliverer IS standing by.
Charlotte Young at 6:21pm EST - January 8, 2010
Oh God....in every ounce of humility we all can stand in...we cry out to you God...please Father just SPEAK the words to Brenda today and it will be hers Lord. It will be all of ours, we are but one body...YOURS ! We all need this healing. Explode the heavens Father God with your spoken Words. Say it loud so we may tremble and know you are the great I AM.
Cheri at 6:28pm EST - January 8, 2010
Oh God....in every ounce of humility we all can stand in...we cry out to you God...please Father just SPEAK the words to Brenda today and it will be hers Lord. It will be all of ours, we are but one body...YOURS ! We all need this healing. Explode the heavens Father God with your spoken Words. Say it loud so we may tremble and know you are the great I AM.
Cheri at 6:29pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael, I write this crying...I am not even sure what to say except I feel your pain and am so touched by your openness, honesty and sharing with all of us your heart.You and Brenda are in our prayers. We as a body of believers are standing with you both!Terry and Nancy
Terry at 6:33pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael, "The same Spirit that rasied Jesus from the Dead, abides in Brenda Pink, and will give LIFE to her Mortal Body"We believe with you for your KIngdom Miracle Today...Be Present Holy Spirit and do all we cannot, In Jesus Name...Tim from Redding Ca
Tim Fox at 6:37pm EST - January 8, 2010
Your words are so moving Michael. You and Brenda have blessed me. I thank you for your incredible ability to share these extremely powerful moments of your life with me and many other believers. God Bless and keep you both. We are praying for you, Brenda, your family and all who read your testimony.
Holly Magister at 7:09pm EST - January 8, 2010
Just read your last email. I'm with you in prayer. Only Jesus knows all that is happeningBlessings to Both of you. You are honoring your wife in an awesome wayLoretta
Loretta at 7:17pm EST - January 8, 2010
Dear Michael and Brenda,We know you crossed the line of faith a long time ago but thought you would be encouraged by this message. Thank you for continuing to share your heart and bare your soul during this time. We appreciate you and pray for you daily. Love, Terry and Judy MooreStep Across the Faith LineKenneth Copeland And being not weak in faith, [Abraham] considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God.– Romans 4:19-20 In the years I've spent living by faith, there's something I've learned to do that helps me receive from God in the toughest of situations. It's something I call stepping over the faith line. A faith line is what you need when you want God to do the "impossible" in your life. It's what you need when you want to be firm in your faith and yet you keep wavering back and forth between your circumstances and God's promises--believing first one, then the other. It's what can make you like faithful Abraham. You know, Abraham had natural facts to deal with just like we do. He knew there was no natural way for God's promise to him to come true. Yet the Word says Abraham considered not his own body. In other words, Abraham ignored the natural evidence around him and believed only God's promise. Somewhere he stepped across the line of faith. He made an irreversible decision to go with the Word of God. He made a final commitment. He chose to step past the point of no return. And if you and I are ever going to see God do the impossible in our lives, we're going to have to do the same thing! How do you draw that faith line? Begin with the Word. Search the promises of God and purposely believe what He has said, and is saying, about your need. Meditate on those promises until faith rises in your heart. Then draw the line of faith. Draw it in your mind and heart. Draw it across the floor in your prayer room. Say, "In the presence of God, in the presence of all the angels in this room, and in the devils face, I am stepping across the line of faith. From this moment on, I consider this matter done. From this day forward, I give God the praise and the glory in the Name of Jesus. From that moment on, speak only as if your miracle has already happened. Turn your back on the problems, on the doubts, and turn your face toward Jesus. God will do the impossible in your life. Dare to step across the faith line! Scripture Reading: Romans 4:13-21
Terry at 7:29pm EST - January 8, 2010
Exactly. These are the moments that miracles are for. In 1995, our daughter, then 18, was kidnapped at gunpoint by strangers. They had her for 17 hours and took her to another state. Miraculously, and against the odds, we got her back alive. And the Lord spoke to me then that a crisis is an opportunity for a miracle. Without a crisis we don't need a miracle. We had nothing but Him that night. Believing with you, Beverly.
Beverly at 7:50pm EST - January 8, 2010
Jan 8 - Step Across the Faith Line - I got the same email as Terry............."And being not weak in faith, [Abraham] considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God."(Romans 4:19-20)
Yvonne C. Hyde at 8:05pm EST - January 8, 2010
M.Jesus has complete authority in heaven and on earth (Matt. 28) So, keep speaking His word and continue to see this situation through your eyes of faith. I am standing in agreement that by His stripes Brenda is healed. Lee
Lee Ann Piano at 9:05pm EST - January 8, 2010
Micheal, I am praying in agreement with many of the prayers the other saints are praying. I believe in the great power of agreement and the Body Of Christ cannot be stopped!! I am so proud of the Body right now as she displays her Glory, the "Christ in us, the Hope of Glory" kind of Glory. She is standing up against the enemy and will not back down! All praise to His Mighty Name! Thank you for your honest sharing. It allows all of us to rise up as one and defeat OUR enemy.Tami Kuchera
Tamara Kuchera at 10:12pm EST - January 8, 2010
Dearest Michael
Tracy at 10:22pm EST - January 8, 2010
Continuing to uphold you both to HIM Who loves you both very much. Calling down for the powers of heaven to send this cancer back to hell where it belongs. In HIS name and in HIS love, k
kara at 11:12pm EST - January 8, 2010
Michael, The raw honesty and transparency in your postings have touched my heart in a very deep way. You and Brenda's courage, bravely, perseverance, faith and love has not only ministered to me but has honored and pleased the heart of God and ministered to me and I from the postings countless others. I continue to contend with you for a total healing miracle for Brenda.
Michelle at 11:57pm EST - January 8, 2010
Dear Michael, What you shared with us under the heading"you have one minute really touched me and brought me to tears. However while my husband and I decided to pray we both got the name of Ben Carson of John Hopkins hospital in our spirits. We do not know what this means but we do know he is a christian neurosurgeon who might be in a position to help you or refer you to another surgeon. We live in Australia and so we have no idea where the hospital is or how far it is in relation to where you leave.We did google his name (Ben Carson Neurosurgeon) and discoverd that his contact details are listed on line. Please have a look and see if it may be of any benefit to you and Brenda. In the mean time we continue to hold you up and do believe that Gods healing power is going to heal your wife and raise her up from sickness.Lucy.
lucy at 1:22am EST - January 9, 2010
Michale, I am trying to get you in touch with Dr. Russell Blaylock, author of The Blaylock Wellness Report. He is a neurosurgeon that believes in the power of alternative medicine. He is a guest professor at Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. I tried to copy my email to the saw@sellingamongwolves.com but was told it was undeliverable. Please contact me with your full contact information and I will pass it along. God bless you and keep you, Tracy
Tracy at 3:08am EST - January 9, 2010
Dear Micheal, I know the journey you are on, my wife came that road 18 years ago, and is healed by the Stripes of Jesus ( 1 Peter 2:24 ). My prayer is one of agreement with Anne Pranger, for where 2 agree, it is done for them by our Father in Heaven. I also pray that you will have a revelation of the complete work Jesus fulfilled 2000 years ago, in preparation of your need at this hour. May He fill you with His peace, strengthen you with hope, and the faith to know that the healing is already fulfilled. Dont wait for the Great Deliverer, recieve His full provision already provided.May you be blessed by His presence within you.
Colin Moar at 4:20am EST - January 9, 2010
Dear Brother Micheal Sorry to say I haven't met you or Brenda yet but I sure I will on this plane or the next .Only or FATHER in HEVEN Knows.I've been reading your News letter since before Brenda got sick we put her and you on or prayer chain at The Reformed Church of Bushkill PA because we belive all things are possible threw CHRIST who strenthens US .My HE's NEVER ENDING LOVE BE WITH YOU TWO .Your brother in CHRIST Moe. ROMANS 12:15
Moe Altamuro at 4:40am EST - January 9, 2010
No, Michael, you are not delusional. Just a man (and a woman) who God the Father has chosen to walk through this aspect of His suffering, and on into His subsequent victory. Thank you for sharing your journey into the depths of His love that only a few dare to embrace. Loving and praying for you ...
Chrissie - NZ at 5:58am EST - January 9, 2010
Brenda
Brian Jones at 7:15am EST - January 9, 2010
Michael
David at 8:14am EST - January 9, 2010
You are an ideal candidate for a miracle. Hold on and don't let the devil win. Stand your ground....we are standing with you. Keep confessing the word and don't look at the natural more highlt than the living WORD OD GOD. He is able and it has already been paid for on the Cross. My dear Brother I pray earnestly that you will be comforted. Don't stop believing INTHE POWER OF THE WORD TO HEAL. Not faith in faith, not faith in healing-but faith in GOD and his WORD. We stand togther in agreement that Brenda will NOT die, but shall LIVE and declare the salvation of the Lord. There is plenty more for you two to do.
Pam at 10:34am EST - January 9, 2010
There is a "cloud of witnessses" holding on with you Dear Michael Pink. Be encouraged by the Word of God in Psalm 91. Love
Delores Williams at 1:53pm EST - January 9, 2010
AMEN! Alll things Are Possible With God. Continue to speak your faithfilled Words, for our tongues have a creative power. The Lord rebukes satan. We speak life to your wife. She shall live and not die for the Glory of the resurrected power of Jesus Christ. Your testimony will be told to Glorify the resurrection power of the Blood of Jesus. Even now Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father making intercession for Brenda, just come in agreement with Him. Praise Be the Lord for Victory. Just start praising the finished work of the Cross. My Jesus Christ/ Yeshua/ The anointed one has alreadly paid the price for the manifestation of your precious Brenda's life. Speak to your mountain, the price was already paid. Send the infirmity back to the second heaven and loose life into your wife, precious Brenda. You are right all heaven is waiting for you to rise up and speak life back into your wife. I come in agreement with the prayers of Jesus/Yeshua/The Great Physcian for your wife. Jolene
Jolene Bailey at 2:02pm EST - January 9, 2010
Michael is it possible for u to email Brenda's photo to me, As i am with an intercessory group we want to pray for her. I hope u are not offended for asking a photo of Brenda.
Mrs Francis at 2:08pm EST - January 9, 2010
Michael, I just wanted to let you know that I printed out your post about last night and am inserting it into our bulletin for tomorrow morning's service. I have related your struggle through this with our people and have reminded them regularly to pray for you and Brenda. Michael, what you are going through is a lesson for the ages on faith, trust, hope and strength. And I would be remiss as a pastor if I did not relay this to my flock. Thank you Michael for sharing your heart with us.Steve WilliamsPastor - Abundant Life Baptist Church
Steve Williams at 2:25pm EST - January 9, 2010
WOW!!! What a man of faith. Be filled with the confidence of Job and the Heart of David, who Danced when others wept. Be strong my brother, love to you and Brenda, my prayers may only be a whisper, but I know they are heard.
wayne at 7:01pm EST - January 9, 2010
Be encouraged, The Lord is on your side. He will never leave you nor farsake you.I can sense your love for Brenda with every descriptive choice of words. Hang in there brother Michael, I love you. Standing strong with you.Priscilla MitchellEvangel Fellowship Greensboro, NC
Priscilla Mitchell at 7:16pm EST - January 9, 2010
Dear Bro Mike
Yang Changshi at 10:01pm EST - January 10, 2010
Michael, We continue to lift you and Brenda up in prayer. May God strengthen both of you. Blessings, Crystal
Crystal Langdon at 2:35am EST - January 11, 2010
Keep the faith Micheal, you make us all proud.
Patrice Tsague at 9:33am EST - January 11, 2010
God is showing himself mighty through you even now. You and Brenda are in our prayers. Be encouraged knowing that there is an army of believers who love you and are praying for you.
Gina Tsague at 12:53pm EST - January 11, 2010
Hello Michael, My husband has followed your teachings in business, but I am relatively new to your site. Each time I read your blog, I am washed with a great flood of worship....each time a holy moment. The reverant awe of a God who loves you and Brenda and you both who love Him consumes me. May His great love be very real and tangible to you both in every moment.
Beth Gunsalus at 1:38pm EST - January 11, 2010
Michael, My heart cries out for you
Bret Abner at 6:02pm EST - January 12, 2010
Michael, My heart cries out for you
Bret Abner at 6:04pm EST - January 12, 2010
Never, Never, Never Give UP. Jesus took 39 stripes, doctors know that there are 39 categories of disease. So what is discomfiting Brenda has been paid for by Jesus Christ. This dis-ease has no right to dwell in Brenda's body, since her body is the temple of the Holy Ghost. The faith we have comes from the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Here we use our authority from God as believers to command in Jesus' Name that these conditions leave, Brenda's spinal column, organs, cell, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Every organ does its God given job. The balance between white and red blood cells is restored in Jesus' Name. All muscle adhesions must release, the ligaments and tendons allowing all the bones of Brenda's body to move back into their proper locations. During this correction any pinched nerves must release. All this is done for the Glory of Jesus of Nazareth, Son of the Most High God!, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, The Holy One of Isra-EL. The Lord inhabits our Praises. Feelings and physical sight may say, "what's the point?" , But doubt your doubts and Praise the Lord with a shout of Triumph. Remember Jehoshaphat. Praisers and Singers first.
JOHN S GRANT at 8:36pm EST - January 12, 2010


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