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The Love of the Father - Charismatic (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

Source: Ministry testimony83 words

A man came forward at a healing service—not for physical healing but for the wound of never hearing his father say "I love you." The ministry team prayed, asking the Father to speak. The man began weeping, overwhelmed by a sense of being loved. He said it was like 1 Corinthians 13 being poured into him: patient, kind, not keeping score. Charismatic ministry often involves experiencing the Father's love—not just knowing about it but FEELING it. Have you experienced His patient, kind love?

Topics & Themes

Fatherexperiencehealingencounterlove

Scripture References

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Emotional Tone

lovecomfortjoy

Audience

adults

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