Warm Greeting to you all,

It is with a profound sense of wonder and awe that we share with you, our prayers partners and volunteers the events of the day. 

The women came from the north, south, east and west - As the shofars blew in each direction and Psalm 150 was read,  the way was opened, the gates lifted up, and the King of glory was ushered in and invited to inhabit the praises of the women who gathered together in the sanctuary to touch the Hem of His garment.

The dancers who danced upon the injustices and demonstrated that we worship Him with all our being - hearts, minds and strength - body, soul and spirit. Lord, I praise You! Let my every thought and deed, and my entire being, reverberate with Your praise!  Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Amen!

Our Heavenly Father God responded with such love, grace, goodness, mercy and compassion as we entered into His Presence; drawing near to us as we pressed into Him. His right hand which is not too short to save reaching out to; heal, deliver, lift up, protect, provide; began a work that only He will bring to completion in due time and season.

LET EVERYTHING THAT LIVES SING PRAISES TO THE LORD! PRAISE THE LORD!

There were times of His sweet Presence and fragrance as He touched each women as they opened their hearts and lives to His healing hand. I am the Lily of the Valley and the Bright Morning Star. Times, too when the testimonies and meditations caused hearts and lives to be convicted. Revelation came of the need to release & forgive and change. 

The speakers caused us to reflect upon our own lives , our choices and our responses to painful, difficult and challenging circumstances. Testimonies that spoke of victory In His name through the power of the blood shed on each one's behalf were shared. Deliverance is available for those bound by addictions. There is no place too dark, low or deep that He cannot lift us out of.  He makes all things new.

HE LOVES US TOO MUCH TO LEAVE US AS WE ARE - WOMEN OF GOD RISE UP AND SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY OF HEALING, AS DID THE WOMAN WITH THE ISSUE OF BLOOD.

A challenge came to be women of prayer and petition before the Lord for our families, communities and nation - OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND HE WILL FILL IT WITH THE FINEST OF WHEAT AND THE SWEETEST OF HONEY!

IF MY DAUGHTERS WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES AND PRAY I WILL HEAL.....

PROCLAMATION CAME that broke the silence,bondage and yoke off those who were deceived by the enemy due to mistaken identity and misunderstanding of who we are in Christ . Issues of lack of self-worth, self-condemnation, victim mentality, rejection, abandonment,loss, death,shame, guilt, and others were negated and refuted as each precious woman opened her mouth to decree and declare I AM MY BELOVED AND HE IS MINE. Lord restore our passion for Jesus, once again!!  JESUS IS THE LOVER OR MY SOUL.

 At the time of writing a message comes from 1 Peter 5: 9-11

 Women of God you have a high calling, step into it!

Take a firm stand against  him (Satan, the deceiver) and be strong in your faith.
Remember that your Christian brothers and sister all over the world are going
through the same kind of suffering you are.

In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ.

After you have suffered a little while, HE WILL RESTORE, SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN YOU, AND HE WILL PLACE YOU ON A FIRM FOUNDATION. ALL POWER IS HIS FOREVER AND EVER. AMEN!

The breath of God and the power of His Spirit was evident as women moved forward to release and drop the sticks and stones that had caused such deep pain. Those with broken hearts, broken spirits , broken, shattered  and fragmented lives found a safe place, unconditional love poured out and the Balm of Gilead applied to deep wounds as Christ the Healer paid attention to each woman individually and also corporately.

Forgiveness given and received. As names written on rice paper disintegrated and we were reminded that nothing can separate us from the love of God. 

Apology from the heart of the Father brought further breakthrough and release  - A picture was given during the day  of a purple and white  light reflecting off a glittering mirror ball with the Lord Himself as the Lion of Judah standing below it with eyes full of compassion.

Purple speaking of forgiveness through the cross and full restoration and reconciliation. White speaking of Jesus the light, complete and pure. WE ARE ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED WASHED AND CLEANSED BY HIS WORD AND REDEEMED BY HIS BLOOD.

Our joy was made complete as ladies from East London, Brakenhurst, Meadowlands, Port Elizabeth, Diepsloot, and Newcastle were invited forward to receive the white rose which indicated that they were willing to be torch-bearers for their communities.

The Word of blessing and promise for them came from Psalm 65: 9-13 as they move into the latter part of this year  The rivers of God will not run dry.....bountiful harvest....land drenched, soaked and softened ....abundant crops...You crown the year with a bountiful harvest....  shout and sing for joy!
 
Ladies moved out from the sanctuary to return home blessed with reconciliation cookies, chocolates and a rose that spoke of a fragrant reminder of His Presence accompanying them.

We were supported throughout the day by an amazing team of men who manned registration tables, poured refreshments,  prayed up a storm and interceded on our behalf - the golden bowls in the heavenlies filled with fragrant incense poured out over the lives of those
that they prayed for. - Father God we thank you for men who devoted themselves to You and to the women with such love and committment. Thank You for the way in which they fully engaged with You, one another and Your precious daughters in covering us with prayer and service as led by the Holy Spirit. Bless them abundantly in every way. Amen!

 
We close with grateful thanks and praise to Almighty God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and encourage each one who has participated in this journey with us in order that we may extend His kingdom purposes here on earth as it is in heaven, with these words  quoted from E.M. Bounds:
 
The prayers of God's saints are the capital stock in heaven by which Christ carries on His great work upon the earth. Great throes and mighty convulsion in the world have come about as a result of these prayers.


The earth is changed, revolutionized; angels move on more powerful, more rapid wings; and God's policy is shaped when the prayers of His people are more numerous and efficient.
 

Richest blessings,
Love, joy, peace, hope and strength in Him always,

Anita on behalf of Touch the Hem Team.


PS. Check out the new picture gallery on the website featuring Touch the Hem Bryanston 2012.


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