I Partnered with God

From Diane


I JUST finished reading your book and I am so excited I can hardly keep from jumping up and down. I have been telling God that I KNOW we are supposed to be seeing more of God's power than we are. And here it is, all neatly outlined in your book.

First of all, the Holy Spirit usually teaches me something, then He confirms it again and again. And your book is confirmation to the lastest thing He has been teaching me. I am involved in church in mentoring young married women. One of the women I mentor is a woman who had cancer in her leg when she was a very young girl. (And her mother died of cancer). Well, it was determined that she, this young mother,carries a cancer gene. And one month after she got married, she got breast cancer and had to have both of her breasts removed. Then she got pregnant and had a beautiful baby boy. He, too, has the cancer gene. Not too long ago, the baby developed a lump in his leg. Everyone was certain it was cancer. But everytime I prayed for the baby, I could hear the Lord speaking to my heart saying that the baby did not have cancer and I was to just thank God for his good health. At at meeting of the mentors and young women, I found myself alone with this young mother. And I kept feeling this overpowering strong "nudge" to tell her what I was hearing God speak to my heart. But I certainly didn't want to give her false hope. But the "nudge" was SO STRONG I couldn't ignore it. So I told her, but prefaced it by saying that only time would tell IF I had indeed heard God correctly. Anyway, the test results came back on her son, and sure enough, NO CANCER!!!! Praise our glorious God!

Several weeks later, when I ran into the mother, she told me how the words God spoke to me gave her and her husband the encouragement they needed to get through the weeks of waiting for the results. I have thought about this incident so many times and wondered if I did the right thing in telling her.

But then it happened again!!! Another young mother developed a lump in her neck and was about to have testing done. She, too, has a family with a history of cancer. Again, I felt this "nudge" to tell her that everytime I pray for her, I hear the Lord speak to my heart and say, "It's not life threatening." Again, I hesitated to say anything, but couldn't resist the "nudge." THEN I bought your book. This young mother is to hear the results of her tests TOMORROW. Today, in church, I ran into her and she thanked me for telling her what I did because it has given her a peace that has made her wait bearable. SO, I told her about your book and how you heard the Lord tell the woman in the airport that you would be sitting next to each other on the plane, and that maybe this nudge I felt was the same kind of nudge you have been talking about. I really feel like I have stuck my neck out, but I would rather be wrong and face the embarrassment of being wrong than not to have responded to a nudge from God. Tomorrow will tell.

ALSO, I have been praying to God to be sent. The first night after I prayed this, I received a phone call at midnight from my daughter who was very sick with the flu. She is the mother of three young children, and her husband was out of the country on business. She needed me to come and help her and take care of the children. I wanted to cry because I was so tired, but God reminded me that I needed to be prepared to be sent "no matter how, where, or when God signals His will," as you said on page 63 of your book. So I went and was able to care for my daughter and grandbabies. (He sure does test us to see if we're serious!)

Then two days ago, my husband and I were in Lowe's. As we were going through the check-out line, my husband started talking to the cashier, who looked like she had the burdens of the world on her shoulders. We immediately realized she was the person we were sent to deliver a miracle to. We learned that her husband died unexpectedly two years ago, and after being sober for 12 years, she was back on the bottle. We were able to minister to her, tell her we knew an Answer, and we introduced her to Him. And right then and there, in Lowe's, we prayed with her. And, wouldn't you know it, not a single person came through this line the whole time we were talking and praying with her.

Thank you so much, Mr. Wilkinson, for giving us the tools we need in order to be deliverers of God's miracles. We are so excited about this new adventure in our lives. I am a retired school teacher, and my husband just turned his construction business of over 30 years over to our son. Instead of feeling retired, we now feel like we have a new assignment. We are delivery people. I know this is long and wordy, but I am just overflowing with love and gratitude to God for using you in such marvelous ways. I think we have read every book you have ever written and have sat in Sunday school where many of your courses were taught. (The 7 Stages of Spiritual Growth was one of the most powerful courses we have ever studied. We even did it twice in church because there was so much to absorb.) I am the Superintendent of adult Sunday School and encourage my teachers to use your material whenever something new comes out. My husband is hoping to teach You Were Born For This during this coming summer. Thank you, thank you, thank you, and God bless you and Darlene.

Encouragment to a Stranger

From Ross

After reading Bruce's book my wife and I have implemented our partnership with God in a whole new way. This email response is just one of the happenings in our life. Enjoy!

Hi, this is Sara, your food server that waited on you and your wife last Friday at Black Angus Steakhouse in Bakersfield, Ca. I wanted to write you to thank you two so very much for your kind gift.

I have never in my ten years of serving tables been given anything like that. When you handed me the book I had absolutely no idea what was inside. When I walked to the back, I put it into my apron and then went and got my lunch and sat down to eat. Once I sat down I opened the book to look at it and found your card, along with the money. I got chills and wanted to cry--thank you so much.

The day prior I was talking to my husband about these very difficult economic times and how we are struggling--we had received an unexpected bill in the mail for medical services of over two hundred dollars--and wondering when things were going to get better. You just gave me hope that things are going to get better and you just have to have faith.

I truly believe that God meant for us to meet--and this was His way of letting me know that things are going to be okay. You have helped me to have a brighter outlook on the future--and helped to make our Christmas that much better. Thank you so much. I have started reading the book you gave me, and it too has given me motivation to keep going and do my best. I am going to continue substituting during the day and working at the restaurant at night--I was beginning to become disheartened with the thought of not getting hired on as a full time teacher, but I just needed that push to keep subbing and I know that as long as I am there and doing my best, God has everything else layed out for me.

I feel so grateful and special that you and your wife gave me this gift. It has been a wonderful experience and something that I have shared with family and friends and they too believe is incredible and something out of a Hallmark movie, not something that happens to ordinary people like me. Thank you so much. Sara K.

Getting Equipped

from Debra

I live in Bismarck, ND. I was going to visit my daughter in Phoenix, AZ. She was going to attend the "Growing in the Supernatural II Conference" (Patricia King's ministry) with me.

Before I left home, I asked God for an appointment with someone to share Him with. My first stop was Minneapolis, MN. As I was getting off the plane, I heard God audibly tell me "Did you know God loves you?" I soon found out who God wanted me to talk to - a lady who was talking with a man next to her. They were conversing about God with wondering questions and doubts. I could tell they didn't know God.

The unfortunate thing was that I didn't feel equipped to share with them. Your book helped me to understand what I should have done in this instance.

Miracle in the Parking Lot

from Jean

I had seen Bruce Wilkinson on Life Today and was so excited to get his book, You Were Born For This.

When I got to the bookstore to buy the book, a young man approached me as I got out of my car. I thought, "Wait God, I haven't even read the book yet!" He was a 19 year old who had been in a confrontation with his buddies and needed $6 to get back home on the train. I asked him how he was going to get to the train? The train was not close by so he would need to take a bus. I asked him if I could take him to the train? He kept insisting he didn't have the money for the train. I said, "I will give you the money for the train, but can I take you there?" He stood in total shock. "Yes, ma'am that would be amazing!" So I told him that I needed to run in the store to buy a book but I would be right back.

In the store, I called my Pastor and asked for confirmation from the Spirit that I was doing the right thing. He asked the Spirit and agreed. I bought the book and went to the car. We had a wonderful visit in the car as I asked him questions and then encouraged him in his walk with the Lord and the destiny God had for Him.

When he got out of the car I gave him my copy of the book to read on the train. He said he would never forget this day. I drove back to the bookstore to buy myself the book. I have learned new techniques since reading the book, but God was so there meeting our needs as the miracles were brought forth. Thank you Jesus!

Showing God's love

I was sitting in a restaurant this morning eating breakfast and reading your book, Your Were Born for This. As I read the chapter The Money Key, I kept being drawn to a couple three tables away from me. He had a long beard and a cap with a skull and crossed bones on it. I never saw the lady's face. Toward the end of the chapter I sensed God telling me to pay for their meal.

When I finished the chapter (and also my meal) I asked my waitress for a piece of paper. On the paper I wrote "God wants you to know that He deeply cares for you. He wants to provide for all of your needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus...if you will just trust Him." I gave that message to the owner, who is also one of our church members, and asked him if he would partner with me. He said yes. I gave him $20 and told him I wanted to pay for that couple's meal. I told him to give them the change from the $20 and give them the note. He was to tell them "the person said this is because of the love of Jesus."

As soon as I walked out of the restaurant, I began to giggle. I am a 57 year old man and I giggled like a little kid! It has been 30 minutes since God did that through me and I still break out in laughter. I have no idea how the couple reacted. I only know what kind of miracle God did in MY life. I can't wait to see what God does next! Thank you for writing this book!

-- Jim J.