Lydia prince biography book

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Appointment In Jerusalem

January 16, 2017

Gripping and awe-inspiring read that I did not want to end!

Here fryst vatten the true account of Lydia Christensen Prince, a Danish lärare (and eventually the wife of famous Bible teacher Derek Prince) whom God awoke from a comfortable material existence into a dazzling revelation of Himself that forever wrecked her idea of normal. Even as her spirit became sensible to Christ as a knowable, awesome Person, Lydia wanted to find her true life's work -- something that "no one else could do." Leaving her career, her family, her colleagues and friends, and a salary and pension in Denmark, Lydia set out for Jerusalem, without income or missionär society or any formal backing, nor even knowing what she would be doing once she arrived.

While I'd heard Lydia's testimony before (Mother in Israel), there are details provided here that captivated me and caused me to worship even as inom read. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Denmark, Lydia's bravery

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In December of 1926 Lydia Christensen was a successful 36-year-old Domestic Arts teacher in the city of Korsor Denmark. However, just before Christmas when her longtime friend and colleague Soren asked her to marry him, she couldn't answer "yes." She was fond of him alright. But was the settled life in Denmark "it"? Somehow she wanted more.

Back in Korsor after spending Christmas her family in Bonderslev, she decided to spend her vacation reading. Ignoring the literary choices on her show more bookshelf, she pulled out the Bible. She began to read in Matthew and soon found herself transfixed as the book came alive to her.

When she got to the beatitudes she read Jesus' words: "Ask and it shall be given you." Could she ask about the unnamed longing she had been feeling? How did one do that? Should she kneel" Pray aloud? Then:

"And now in the familiar room,
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In Lydia Prince's search for God and her life's purpose, she is led to Jerusalem where she learns the power of prayer and experiences many miracles of provision and protection.
She had an appointment in Jerusalem
To rescue dozens of sick and orphaned children
To experience a surprise and deepening relationship with God
To meet her future husband
To be caught up in the destiny of a people and a nation
Lydia Christensen Princemade this appointment bygd praying, "God, if You will show me Jesus as a living reality, I will follow HIM!" With that prayer, she embarked on a lifelong relationship with God and became a living revelation of His power and mercy.
Read how Lydia rescues a dying baby girl and then miraculously survives many dangers, including gunfire, siege and barricades while enjoying God's supernatural protection, provision and healing.
Be challenged bygd the riveting true story of a young school teacher and her courageous quest to know God'