Patrushya’s story

After starting my Anna’s Circle training, I visited a local grocery store; it’s my emergency ‘go to’ store when I need something quickly. I know the owner and that she is Hindu.

On this particular day, when I entered the store, I saw that she was holding her son and limping. I asked how she was doing and she told me that her husband worked full-time, and ever since they opened the store she has suffered from various physical injuries. This time it was her foot. We talked and I paid for my groceries. Then I left the store.

Just after I stepped outside, the Holy Spirit immediately convicted me and I heard His voice asking me, “Are you ashamed of me? Are you afraid to pray for her? Do you feel uncomfortable sharing the Gospel with her?” I knew the Lord was challenging me so I went back inside. Even though there were other people around, I asked the woman if I could pray for her and she said, “yes.”

As I prayed, I thanked God for the blessing her store has been to our community. I asked God to heal her and I made certain to communicate the Gospel in my prayer. When I returned to the store about a week later, the woman immediately approached me saying, “Do you remember when you prayed for the pain in my foot?! It’s gone! After you prayed for me, I haven’t had any pain in my entire body.” What a testimony of the power of our God!

I am so thankful that God used me as His instrument that day. Now I am looking for the opportunity to go back to the store so I can tell her how it was the Holy Spirit who sent me back to pray for her. I’m excited to see how God will continue to open doors for me to share the Gospel with her.