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An Atheist's prayer got answered by God

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Posted by: JG

An Atheist's prayer was answered by God


My Dear Friends:

After three weeks of prayer and intercession. After all the prayer request and praise reports from Charley, Frances and Ivan. After the heart ache of what is going on in the world today I needed a break. I hope you like this. Now unlike the GrandMa funny story this one is a little different. I just though we needed a break. I hope you enjoyed this one.

An Atheist and God
An atheist was taking a walk through the woods. He said to himself:
What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!"
As he was walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him.

He turned to look.
He saw a 7 foot grizzly bear charge towards him.
He ran as fast as he could up the path.

He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing in on him.
He looked over his shoulder again, and the bear was even closer.

He tripped and fell on the ground.
He rolled over to pick himself up but saw the bear right on top of him,
reaching for him with his left paw and raising his right paw to strike him.

The Atheist cried out: "Oh, my God!..."

Time stopped. The bear froze.

The forest was silent.
As a bright light shone upon the man, a booming voice came out of the sky:
"You deny my existence for all of these years, teach others I don't exist,
and even credit creation to a cosmic accident.

Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament?
Am I to count you as a believer?"

The atheist looked directly into the light,
"It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask You to treat me as a Christian now,
but perhaps you could
make the BEAR a Christian?"

"Very well," said the voice.

The light went out.

The sounds of the forest resumed.
The bear dropped his right paw,
brought both paws together and lifted his head toward heaven and spoke:

"Lord, bless this food,
which I am about to receive from thy bounty
through Christ our Lord,
Amen."


Posted by: revchick2002@yahoo.com

Yes, thank you it did make me smile. Some day I would love to meet your wife, she has to be a very special lady with a very special anointing to be married to a minister that spends a lot of time away from home. I admire her very much. does she ever come to the meetings?
I pray for your services in Portand for miracles and wonders with signs following the likes of which they have never seen before.
In Chrsit,
Reverend Linda chick


Posted by: JG

Quote:
Originally Posted by revchick2002************.com
Yes, thank you it did make me smile. Some day I would love to meet your wife, she has to be a very special lady with a very special anointing to be married to a minister that spends a lot of time away from home. I admire her very much. does she ever come to the meetings?
I pray for your services in Portand for miracles and wonders with signs following the likes of which they have never seen before.
In Chrsit,
Reverend Linda chick


Dear Linda:

Thank you so much for being the first to like my cartoon.

I am just in one of those moods today.

I don't know if you get in any moods but sometimes I just need to take a break.

Pastor Jerry


Posted by: GoldGrace24-7

Dear Pastor JG,

Thank you for this picture and story, it inspired me a lot!

Even the bear can be a christian, that's great!

so there is nothing for God to do it for us, right?!

I am just wondering, but I know our God is a mighty God!

Thank you for all this word and lovly story!




Grace


Posted by: akabezalel

Boy! Do I KNOW what you mean about needing a BREAK!!!

I have needed one for the last several days too!




Posted by: StarChilde

What is a break? ... seems I just get to sleep, and the alarm goes off to turn Bren again...so yeah...
a smile was enjoyed...thx for sharing this Jerry. God bless.


Posted by: luckylovingyou

Jerry Thank You for the making me smile today,,,Just think if we didnt have a God to allow us to smile,,,what would life be like,,,no happiness,,,no love,,,these are great gifts from God and thank you for going through God to give them to us,,,,Your a Great person,,,,,God Bless You and Your Family ,,,SMILE


Posted by: kim2

Hello, Pastor Jerry! I truly got a kick out of this story & love the artwork!!
I love the website & find it a blessing & refreshing. Keep up the Lord's work & may God bless your day today & always!!
Kim


Posted by: prayyior

chuckling....Thanks so much!


Posted by: elijahsfire

Thank you for making me laugh early in the morning. I really liked the bear story. Also thank you for the sweetest look of Yeshua that you radiate to people. This past week has been so refreshing to us here in Portland. You are so special to us. Give Jan a big bear hug from us, for giving you up to the body of Christ. We love you Jan and know God will h and is surely blessing you for it.
Numbers 6:24-26 always on you and your family.
Sharon


Posted by: flincher

it made me laugh it so true how unbelievers come to belive in God at a time of need.
So them not admitting it but they are beleivers.
amen


Posted by: Annette

Good way to start the day!

Love ya,
Annette


Posted by: pickone

(Giggles...) Yes, I loved it, too. I've been enjoying your broadcasts so much at night, but here lately it has been kicking me off and telling me you timed out and then it says it can't find you.....I don't need a break, but I understand if you do. Man, God is wonderful, isn't He?

We're going out of town for awhile. I wish my hubby & I could come up there to the meetings.....I love the smells of the altar - all the manifestations that come when you are there in person. It is wonderful listening at home, but still.....

It might be inappropriate to post this here, but if you can tell me.....what is the spicy smell that comes just instantly when you pass someone, or they pass you? It disappears so quickly, so I know it is revelation, but I haven't been able to figure it out......

I hope you find the rest you need. I will be praying for you and all the people here while I am gone......


Posted by: justine717

this was very funny thankyou for bring a smile to my face. Amen


Posted by: Tc24Him

The aethiest should have read the rest of Genesis chapter 1. He would have known the proper hiearchy of man and animals!

Also-Doesn't this sound like Esau and Jacob! -the selling of the birthright!

If only the aethiest knew the power that could have been released through him if he knew Jesus! If only he knew his predestined authority in Christ!

Thanks for the fuel!

I've had fun with this!

Charles-TC


Posted by: Marel64

Dear Jerry,
Thank You so much for the smile today. I've been going through a lot of hardship and heartache lately...you made my day.
Bless you and your work with the ministry. I will pray for you and the wonderful work you do.
Eldra


Posted by: ANOINTED WARRIOR

Yes I am laughing good one Jerry God Bless..


Posted by: ellaf

Yes Jerry, it did make me smile. Even though I've heard it before, it was just what I needed.


Posted by: willwrangler

My name is Lori and I am willwrangler on your site. I liked the joke it made me laugh, we need more laughter and less of the troubles. I thank you for taking the time to send these to me sometimes I get inspirational letters in my emails if it is okay with you I'd like to post some of them let me know. God Bless you and your Family and all the people in Florida and the surrounding areas. I pray to the Lord for Peace Amen.
Lori


Posted by: GA5966

Good one....I can understand you needing a break.....by the way some of my family is in florida and they had very little damage to their homes. Just thought you would like another good report.


Posted by: Angela Borden

Dear Jerry, I grinned a little. I felt bad too. Of all things for a bear to have to eat. lol. Ang


Posted by: Reserved

Dear Jerry: Your joke gave me such a laugh that I first thought of my unsaved son and sent this joke to him in spite of the fact that he has asked me not to send Christian emails. Here is his reply

Dear Mom,

I love you but this email is in poor taste. What kind of a god would be vindictive enough to let a bear eat a man just to prove a point. Besides, I think many Christians have been eaten by bears, lions, kimodo dragons etc.

Your Son,
Bear food.

Why is it that when I read "Bear Food" under his name that I laughed. Jerry, please anyone who is reading this pray for the deliverance of my son from the enemy of God who would like to keep this young man (he's 26) from knowing the goodness and mercy of Jesus. As a young toddler I dedicated him to the good Lord over and over again and he has much to offer the kingdom of God in terms of his talents and abilities.... Please pray for his salvation. I have posted a similar request on the "prayers for salvation" prayer board. Do you see the subtle hints from him as a truth seeker?
Thank you.


Posted by: JeriRose12

When I heard it, it was a lion -- no lion. But it is a funny one. The atheist is a believer now, right? Thanks for your sense of humor; sometimes we get SO serious as prayer warriors....

~JeriRose~
Finding HIM in 2004


Posted by: PrayinFaith

Dear Jerry
Keep up the wonderful work yuo and your congregation do. I will add you in my prayers.
I've just gotten into work and opened up my emails. Yours was the first one and I read and its put a smile on my face. What a wonderful way to start a Monday morning. This will keep me going all week.
Keep smiling.
God Bless


Posted by: shannon1849

dear jerry,

Thank you for the story and the artwork was pretty good to we miss you here in parkland it will be good to see you again. I have a new job being ice cream season is over . god is blessing me so much it only gives me monday and tuesday off though. so I will see you then.
with love in christ
shannon


Posted by: rmgreen57

Hello Jerry,and Family,just wanted to check,on you,and the christian family,to see how you all were doing. It is a good thing to get a laugh once in awhile. Life would be very dull,if we didn't laugh sometime. My prayers have been with you,as well as the victims of the storms,that have been going through Flordia,states,and countries. God is a Good God,and he is going to protect,and take care. Things are easier when you know the Lord. The storms maybe all around us,but God is in the mist of it. I would like to say to all that are going through the physical storms,as well as the storms of nature. Look up to God which cometh your help,and He will bring you through. Amen,To The Glory Of God!!!!!!!!!!


Posted by: Heidi

Thanks for the laugh! I am sorry that you are having a hard time. Big spiritual hug!

Heidi


Posted by: meanher15

This made me laguh this is a good one


Posted by: alexx

jerry....thanks for sharing the fun stuff......jan knew just what you needed!


Posted by: GodIsGood

Hi Jerry!!! Your story made me laugh AND smile I will certainly think of this the next time I go to eat something It was very cute, and funny

God bless YOU, Your Wife, and Your ENTIRE Family
Sincerely,
Sharon--God is good--all the time!!

P.S.: YES, I get in those moods I love when I meet others who do too! I am SOooo serious sometimes that I just need to be SOooo SILLY at times to counteract it God gave me a great sense of humor, and a love of silliness, and for that I"m blessed When He said "Be like little children", well... you get the point Child-like and child-ish can be a good thing ENJOY your moods


Posted by: Bfranc

Thank you for sharing your good news and your bundle of joy with us. He truly is awesome. It was an honor to pray for little Dawson. Congratulations again to you and your wife, and to Dawson's parents. I pray God's blessings upon each of you. May there be legions of angels to surround him for the rest of his life.

God Bless,


Posted by: mydestiny

Way to funny, I really liked that one!!!!


Posted by: Billie Kay

Thanks Jerry,
i really needed that! i am writing this with a GREAT BIG SMILE! I do appreciate your humor!


Posted by: oldrtnu

i love a good joke-heard it before-still got a smile..however, our God is not willing that ANY should perish-John 6-37-He that cometh unto Me,I will not cast out...not trying to rain on your parade,however!Our God is long suffering!About the lost!


Posted by: GoldDotCom

Hi Jerry,
As I was at the meeting at the Melody Ballroom last Thurs nite, I had this vision:

A huge, fierce mouth with fangs appeared... the mouth closed, and I could see that it was the face of a lion... huge, now lying at rest... the Lion of Judah. Behind HIM was a dragon lying in a heap... trashed, with a small bit of smoke coming from it. The Lion gave me almost a wink... a satisfied look that said "I took care of him for you...". A crown appeared on the Lion's head, confirming that HE was the Lion of Judah. I knew this was for Portland!
Then I could see legions of angels... warring angels all around the periphery, totally white and VERY buff, having fought the battle with the LORD.

Then a different angel began to appear, many of them, coming into the meeting... these were not buff, but solid gold in color and shiny... the LORD said they were "word angels", bringing the word of GOD and HOLINESS. You preached Sunday night this week that the Word brings holiness... the very thing that the Father is speaking to His people NOW... HE wants us holy!
This scene was imposed in between a vision, and then a dream of a severe warning for the USA... concerning replacement theology toward Israel(being without love toward GOD's chosen people),... and concerning the threat coming out of the sea... the Pacific... the threat of oriental customs and religions, working their way insidiously and subtily into our western culture. The warning was that if we take our eyes off the threat, it will bite us in the back... the right shoulder specifically (government/authority). I take this as a call to PRAY for our nation and our region!

Thank you for your heart toward Oregon and Portland... may the LORD bless you back abundantly for what HE is doing through you in the meetings last week and this. The atmosphere here is being affected for the Kingdom of GOD as you minister, and we respond. HE is ever MORE PRESENT in us. Praise GOD!!!

Abundant blessings,
GoldDotCom... Diane Sella


Posted by: bjc

THANK YOU FOR THE LAUGH.IT JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU,EVEN GOD ANSWERS THE PRAYERS OF THE UNBELIEVERS TOO.(SMILE)DID YOU GET MY NOTE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.GOD IS REALLY USING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO TOUCH THE LIVES OF REALLY,THE WORLD.THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO.P.S.WHAT DO YOUTHINK ABOUT THE ALLEGATIONS ABOUT PAUL AND JAN CROUCH?I KNOW THE ENEMY IS A LIAR AND A DECIEVER,AND THE LA TIMES HAD A ARTICLE OF A LADY WHO USED TO WORK FOR THE CROUCHS WHO SAY SHE USED TO BUY LIQUOR FOR THEM TO STOCK IN THEIR BARS AT HOME.I KNOW THESE ARE THE LAST DAYS AND THE DEVIL WILL TRY TO DO ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING TO DELUDE THE IMAGE OF GOD,BUT,WE AS MINISTERS OF CHRIST,NEED TO BE SURE WE ARE INNOCENT OF ANY THINK THAT WILL KEEP US FROM BEING "TRUE" EXAMPLES OF HIM.LET'S JUST PRAY FOR TBN AND THE CROUCH'S.THANK YOU JERRY FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS.MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.bjc


Posted by: Chimbamu

Thanks so much for being there.

This is such a trying time for me in my life, and to think about Kenneth Bigley as well whose mother cried and cried on the TV for all to see. May God who has mercy on us all be with him even on this day.


Posted by: katrina9

you made me smile I printed it out and passed it on to Carl.


Posted by: oldrtnu

Sorry,Jerry,for being a bit self-righteous!It was funny-long as the bear doesnt win! Have all the laughs you need!I get that way,too!


Posted by: jfranza

Ha..ha...ha... it did made me smile...
what a good lesson we have here...
I pray that more atheist will realize God existence...Before it's too late....
In Jesus name I pray.Amen.


Posted by: renee123

I[COLOR=DarkGreen] loved that joke! It just goes to show God does answer even when you try to use him , but it can have dire consequences when you don't accept the Lord.- Renee Savino[/COLOR]


Posted by: Mrembo

Thanks Jerry. This was so funny and inspiring as well. It teaches us that God will never force Himself on us, we just have to accept Him willingly and out of our own accord. The art work is great. You have a gift. God bless.


Posted by: Grace Rzepka

cute, cute.


Posted by: Kalaniolu

YES...absolutely....made me smile!! I needed it this morning. God bless you, brother! When will you be up in the Seattle area - like Eastside?


Posted by: bcbrooks

Thank you Jerry.


Posted by: 1Faith

Jerry That Was A Cute Joke And Yes It Made Me Smile And Laugh... I Needed To Laugh Too... Give Us More Jokes Like This To Make Our Day... Also Can I Post Some Christian Jokes Like This?...if So Where Do I Post It And What Forum?....god Bless You And Your Ministry

Love In Christ ...faith


Posted by: JG

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1Faith
Jerry That Was A Cute Joke And Yes It Made Me Smile And Laugh... I Needed To Laugh Too... Give Us More Jokes Like This To Make Our Day... Also Can I Post Some Christian Jokes Like This?...if So Where Do I Post It And What Forum?....god Bless You And Your Ministry

Love In Christ ...faith


You can post them here
http://annointed.net/Forum_69.htm

Also have you seen this link on our site
http://annointed.net/Topic30.html


Posted by: son of God

My Abba i pray LORD Jesus if ure willing the prouring of your Spirit out Father God upon all flesh thank for JG in abinding in u my LORD may the holly spirit on ure will for JG keep him and the fire hot for our nation it yours i pray the angle be camps around your body may our door post with the blood of the lamb aloud us to do ure will and My the holly sprirt to cut the fat of ure body i thank u for the mercy and the grace my LORD allow us to go deeper and on tthe knees as john knees my ABBA it time to get ready may your hand find us in it LORD forgive us for just under standing of word the key is to as cheilder and do it in Jesus name i pray amen servant


Posted by: serah4God

Hi jerry your story is amazing.


Posted by: serah4God

Hi jerry your joke is amazing .


Posted by: klwolfeab

thankyou JERRY YOU made me smile I like it... keep up the great work talk with you soon MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR..


Posted by: grana

thank you for the smile you put on my face i dont do that much anymore.
Quote:
Originally Posted by JG
An Atheist's prayer was answered by God


My Dear Friends:

After three weeks of prayer and intercession. After all the prayer request and praise reports from Charley, Frances and Ivan. After the heart ache of what is going on in the world today I needed a break. I hope you like this. Now unlike the GrandMa funny story this one is a little different. I just though we needed a break. I hope you enjoyed this one.

An Atheist and God
An atheist was taking a walk through the woods. He said to himself:
What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!"
As he was walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him.

He turned to look.
He saw a 7 foot grizzly bear charge towards him.
He ran as fast as he could up the path.

He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing in on him.
He looked over his shoulder again, and the bear was even closer.

He tripped and fell on the ground.
He rolled over to pick himself up but saw the bear right on top of him,
reaching for him with his left paw and raising his right paw to strike him.

The Atheist cried out: "Oh, my God!..."

Time stopped. The bear froze.

The forest was silent.
As a bright light shone upon the man, a booming voice came out of the sky:
"You deny my existence for all of these years, teach others I don't exist,
and even credit creation to a cosmic accident.

Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament?
Am I to count you as a believer?"

The atheist looked directly into the light,
"It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask You to treat me as a Christian now,
but perhaps you could
make the BEAR a Christian?"

"Very well," said the voice.

The light went out.

The sounds of the forest resumed.
The bear dropped his right paw,
brought both paws together and lifted his head toward heaven and spoke:

"Lord, bless this food,
which I am about to receive from thy bounty
through Christ our Lord,
Amen."



Posted by: Pinion22

That about the atheist, and the grizzly bear was pretty good, and held such a good meaning. Thanks alot for the laugh, it helps at such a hard time. You all, if you will remember my family in prayer, we have a very critical situation that we are believing God to turn around and we would really appreciate all our brothers and sisters helping us to lift this request to the lord.
Raise my Grandmother up, and set her feet on the solid rock so she can run all over the devils face and prove that he is a liar.


Posted by: akabezalel

Welcome Joshua!

Please re-post your request in a seperate post so that it does not get lost in this long and inactive thread.

Father I stand in the gap for Joshua and his Family. Holy Spirit have Your way in his life and heart and work in the lives and hearts of his Family. AMEN!


Posted by: clarence

yes the joke with the bear made me smile
thanks


Posted by: DEBORAH BROUGHTON

IT REMINDED ME OF HOW CASUAL THIINGS OF GOD ARE PLACED AND THE SERIOUS OF WHAT GOD IS DOING MIGHT NOT NEVER HAPPEN FOR THOSE REFUSE TO BELEIVE IN THE TRUTH. THE TRUTH IS TAKING GOD WORD SERIOUS CAN MEAN A LOT THINGS TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE. THANK YOU FOR A STORY THAT CAN MAKE YOU SMILE AND THINK TOO. GOD BLESS YOU


Posted by: klwolfeab

hello PASTER JERRY, I wanted you to know that i have enjoyed the two meetings that i have gone to up in yelm., i am going to try to make more there alot of fun, praying for you., GOD BLESS BYE KATHY....


Posted by: diamondcreates

That is too cute and too funny Pastor Jerry. I really did enjoy it. I was surprised by the ending. I wonder what type of after taste the bear had. LOL God bless everyone. I pray that this message does reach someone whom is thinking on leaving that type of lifestyle and turn their lives over to God.