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Episode Overview: In this episode, Sheyvah Rex shares a personal story about an unexpected encounter with a Reiki master healer, exploring themes of faith, sharing the Gospel, and being prepared to witness in all situations. The episode is rooted in a devotion originally published on thelife.com and reflects on the importance of being ready to share Christ's message.
Key Scriptures Discussed:
Acts 1:8 (New Living Translation): "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere, in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
2 Timothy 4:2: "Be ready, in season and out, to share his word. Be prepared whether the time is favorable or not."
Episode Highlights:
Unexpected Evangelism: Sheyvah recounts a chance meeting with a Reiki master at a park, where she had the opportunity to share the message of Jesus Christ.
Divine Timing: Reflects on how moments of personal rest and reflection can lead to divine opportunities for witnessing.
Be Prepared: Emphasizes the importance of being ready to share one's faith at any moment, regardless of personal circumstances.
Prayer and Boldness: Encourages listeners to rely on the Holy Spirit for strength and boldness to share the Gospel.
Action Steps for Listeners:
Reflect and Prepare: Consider how you can be ready to share your faith in everyday situations.
Pray for Boldness: Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with the courage and words needed to witness effectively.
Confess and Seek Forgiveness: Address any fears or barriers to witnessing and seek God's forgiveness and strength.
Additional Resources:
ChristianityToday.com Article: An inspiring story about a Reiki master who became a Christian. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/may-june/nicole-watt-reiki-master-new-age-healing.html
Listener Engagement:
Sheyvah invites listeners to reach out with comments, private messages, or emails to share how they are doing and to provide feedback on the podcast.
Special prayer requests are welcome; listeners are encouraged to let Sheyvah know how she can pray for them.
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Closing: Thank you for tuning in! We hope you have a wonderful day and remember to rely on God's power and guidance in your journey of faith.
God bless you!
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Hi, I'm Sheyvah Rex, and this is another episode of Perfect King's Imperfect Princess.
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And this is my devotion, originally published on thelife.com, September 12, 2024.
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It's called Reiki Masters Need Jesus Too.
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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.
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And you will be my witnesses,
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telling people about me everywhere,
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in Jerusalem,
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throughout Judea,
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in Samaria,
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and to the ends of the earth.
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Acts 1.8 New Living Translation.
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Is that a Bible you are reading?
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I heard her voice while lying on my back under a leafy tree at the athletic park.
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Exhausted from work, I was feeling convicted to be a human being, not a "human doing".
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Sitting up and squinting, I saw a lady who looked Indian.
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Although she introduced herself as a Reiki master healer, she was interested to know more about Jesus.
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Ripping bits of grass, I spent 15 minutes telling her about the grand story of salvation through Christ.
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How do I get the Holy Spirit?
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she wondered.
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At first,
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she seemed to have it all together,
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but later she shared that she and her husband didn't know how to help their adult
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son with his problems.
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How amazing that when I was depleted and taking the time to refresh myself in God's Word,
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he answered my previous prayer for an opportunity to share his love.
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You never know who is watching you.
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Acts 1:8 says we receive power from the Holy Spirit to tell people about Jesus Christ.
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I wasn't planning on going out to share Jesus, but he dropped the opportunity into my lap.
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Be ready, in season and out, to share his word.
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Be prepared whether the time is favorable or not.
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2 Timothy 4:2.
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He will give you the strength and the words to say, which that person needs to hear.
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He is calling you to be His voice to the nations,
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starting from right where you live,
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which may well include people from many other nations.
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Dear Lord, thank you for giving me opportunities to share your love and truth.
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May I take them, relying on the Holy Spirit's power and not my own.
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I am weak, but you are strong.
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Convict others of their sin, your excellence, and your coming judgment.
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Throughout this day, confess your fear or anything else that may stop you from witnessing about Christ.
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Receive his forgiveness because of Jesus shed blood for you and ask the Holy Spirit
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to fill you with his boldness and power to share.
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And on the show notes,
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you will find a link to a ChristianityToday.com article which told about a lady who
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went from being a Reiki master to being a Christian.
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Thank you for joining me today, and I hope you're having a great day.
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Either way, if you are or if you're not, I hope that you will make a comment.
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You will send me a private message.
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Send me an email.
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I'd like to know how you're doing, what you'd like to hear more of on this podcast.
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And I would like to pray for you.
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So if you have any special prayer requests, please let me know.
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Thank you for listening.
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And please like and follow, subscribe, and have a great day.
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God bless you.
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Bye-bye.
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