85. Mary – God turns an enemy into a friend
Name: Mary
Date: 2008
Location:Singapore
Note: Mary shared this testimony at Encounter Meeting in Aug 2008
Today, we shall share another testimony from Sister Mary.
Mary works in a government institution. There was a colleague who was a thorn in Mary’s flesh because she was always finding fault with Mary. Mary does not even know why this colleague dislikes her.
This problem went on for 4 years, and finally Mary couldn’t take it any longer. She requested for a transfer to another government institution, hoping that things would turn out better in the new environment. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out due to other reasons. So after a while, Mary came back to her original work place.
Mary found that the particular colleague was still the same. She continued picking on Mary, and even complained to Mary’s manager over trivial matters. One day, Mary shared the prayer request with her church’s charismatic fellowship. Mary was at the end of the road, so she committed the matter to God in prayer. And thereafter, she continued praying over the matter.
Then the miracle came. One day, this colleague had a disagreement with Mary’s manager over some work matters. She was visibly upset and to Mary’s surprise, she came crying on Mary’s shoulders. Despite the hurts of the past, Mary had forgiven her. The love and compassion of God was on Mary. So Mary encouraged and comforted the colleague, and she was deeply touched.
After that incident, she became a totally different person. She became very nice towards Mary, and tried to be close to her. This problem was resolved after 7 years by the grace of God. God had turned an enemy into a friend. And Mary enjoys going to work now.
Remember that Jesus suffered rejection on this earth so that we may experience reconciliation in relationships. Reconciliation can happen when we depend on His grace, His love, and His empowerment to turn things around. If you have a need for reconciliation, like Mary, you can commit the problem to God in prayer
Date: 2008
Location:Singapore
Note: Mary shared this testimony at Encounter Meeting in Aug 2008
Today, we shall share another testimony from Sister Mary.
Mary works in a government institution. There was a colleague who was a thorn in Mary’s flesh because she was always finding fault with Mary. Mary does not even know why this colleague dislikes her.
This problem went on for 4 years, and finally Mary couldn’t take it any longer. She requested for a transfer to another government institution, hoping that things would turn out better in the new environment. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out due to other reasons. So after a while, Mary came back to her original work place.
Mary found that the particular colleague was still the same. She continued picking on Mary, and even complained to Mary’s manager over trivial matters. One day, Mary shared the prayer request with her church’s charismatic fellowship. Mary was at the end of the road, so she committed the matter to God in prayer. And thereafter, she continued praying over the matter.
Then the miracle came. One day, this colleague had a disagreement with Mary’s manager over some work matters. She was visibly upset and to Mary’s surprise, she came crying on Mary’s shoulders. Despite the hurts of the past, Mary had forgiven her. The love and compassion of God was on Mary. So Mary encouraged and comforted the colleague, and she was deeply touched.
After that incident, she became a totally different person. She became very nice towards Mary, and tried to be close to her. This problem was resolved after 7 years by the grace of God. God had turned an enemy into a friend. And Mary enjoys going to work now.
Remember that Jesus suffered rejection on this earth so that we may experience reconciliation in relationships. Reconciliation can happen when we depend on His grace, His love, and His empowerment to turn things around. If you have a need for reconciliation, like Mary, you can commit the problem to God in prayer
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