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Posted by Aboagyewa Owusu in Accra, Ghana @ 16:05 on Feb 16 2009
"For a saint is just a sinner who fell down and got up...". May our merciful Father restore you and your family. We still love you and pray for you and your family. The Lord knows how to turn our mistakes into miracles.
"For a saint is just a sinner who fell down and got up...". May our merciful Father restore you and your family. We still love you and pray for you and your family. The Lord knows how to turn our mistakes into miracles.
Posted by Linda Russell in Mustang Oklahoma @ 15:42 on Feb 15 2009
My 8 year old wanted to attend one of your events that you usually hold. We were hoping that you would be back in Tulsa bringing in the New Year like you had done Dec. 31 2006. When I got on to the web page to see what your schedule was for that time and where, I saw that you had resigned in May. I was sooooo saddened to say the least. I had a hurt in my heart for you and still do to this day. I remember bringing her up to the stage and letting her meet you when she was 5 and you were so very kind to her. I have taken my daughter to see you on 3 different occasions and she loves to sing the song Praise You. She & I listen to your CD's all the time in our car. We love you and will continue to pray for your restoration with God and the restoration of you and your wife and family. I commend you on stepping down because of your concerns with your soul. I am sure it was not easy. I believe God is going to bring you back with more annointing and power. You need this time to spend with God and we will look forward to the day when you are back on board and serving God with a whole heart.
Your sister in the Lord
Linda
My 8 year old wanted to attend one of your events that you usually hold. We were hoping that you would be back in Tulsa bringing in the New Year like you had done Dec. 31 2006. When I got on to the web page to see what your schedule was for that time and where, I saw that you had resigned in May. I was sooooo saddened to say the least. I had a hurt in my heart for you and still do to this day. I remember bringing her up to the stage and letting her meet you when she was 5 and you were so very kind to her. I have taken my daughter to see you on 3 different occasions and she loves to sing the song Praise You. She & I listen to your CD's all the time in our car. We love you and will continue to pray for your restoration with God and the restoration of you and your wife and family. I commend you on stepping down because of your concerns with your soul. I am sure it was not easy. I believe God is going to bring you back with more annointing and power. You need this time to spend with God and we will look forward to the day when you are back on board and serving God with a whole heart.
Your sister in the Lord
Linda
Posted by Jenny Banda in Riverbank, California @ 21:08 on Feb 9 2009
Brother Terry, I just received a copy of your music through my brother in law and I wept like a baby in the presence of the LORD. I was going through very difficult situations, and your music comforted me to say the least. My brother in law received Christ not too long ago and introduced me to your music. I had never heard of you before. You know the WORD of God and how this happened to David the King. But he loved God and was restored and the time came that God blessed him and his Son. I know what you are going through, I've been there. My message would be for your wife. I have been with my husband for 35 years, battling marital problems, marital affairs, physical and mental abuse. I could not have done it without God in my life and prayer. God showed me many things through visions and manifestations that it would take me a long time to tell you about it for I could write a book of all the things I went through and had experienced. You and your husband Terry are not alone. Many of us go through difficult times, but God sees us through and restores all that the enemy took. God is faithful. You may have stopped the plan of God in your life, but HIS plans will still succeed when you are ready to fight back. Greater things God has for you! This is a process. This might seem odd to say, but I thank my God for what has happened to you, for you will be able to help restore many families that are going through what you have stepped into especially in the ministry. Pastors and ministers that I have known, have fallen with these same problems and have not returned. You are in the spotlight, I hope you will return soon, for many need to hear and see that you have overcome and that there is still a merciful, loving God that wants more than anything to restore and win back our fallen brothers and sisters especially in these last days. Let's go forward in battle and be victorious in what God wants us to be! My prayers are with you. Lovingly, Sister Jenny
Brother Terry, I just received a copy of your music through my brother in law and I wept like a baby in the presence of the LORD. I was going through very difficult situations, and your music comforted me to say the least. My brother in law received Christ not too long ago and introduced me to your music. I had never heard of you before. You know the WORD of God and how this happened to David the King. But he loved God and was restored and the time came that God blessed him and his Son. I know what you are going through, I've been there. My message would be for your wife. I have been with my husband for 35 years, battling marital problems, marital affairs, physical and mental abuse. I could not have done it without God in my life and prayer. God showed me many things through visions and manifestations that it would take me a long time to tell you about it for I could write a book of all the things I went through and had experienced. You and your husband Terry are not alone. Many of us go through difficult times, but God sees us through and restores all that the enemy took. God is faithful. You may have stopped the plan of God in your life, but HIS plans will still succeed when you are ready to fight back. Greater things God has for you! This is a process. This might seem odd to say, but I thank my God for what has happened to you, for you will be able to help restore many families that are going through what you have stepped into especially in the ministry. Pastors and ministers that I have known, have fallen with these same problems and have not returned. You are in the spotlight, I hope you will return soon, for many need to hear and see that you have overcome and that there is still a merciful, loving God that wants more than anything to restore and win back our fallen brothers and sisters especially in these last days. Let's go forward in battle and be victorious in what God wants us to be! My prayers are with you. Lovingly, Sister Jenny
Posted by Peter in Lima, Peru @ 13:07 on Feb 9 2009
Terry your music has blessed multitudes. But, like the annointed cherub, iniquity has been found in your heart. You've rebelled against the Way, the Truth and the Life. End your rebellion - before it's too late!! It's not just how you start and it's not even where you find yourself midway in the race - it's how you END the race! Jesus said you must pick up your cross daily and deny yourself DAILY. God loves you more than you'll ever know - but you must totally depend upon Him. Without Him you can do nothing.
Terry your music has blessed multitudes. But, like the annointed cherub, iniquity has been found in your heart. You've rebelled against the Way, the Truth and the Life. End your rebellion - before it's too late!! It's not just how you start and it's not even where you find yourself midway in the race - it's how you END the race! Jesus said you must pick up your cross daily and deny yourself DAILY. God loves you more than you'll ever know - but you must totally depend upon Him. Without Him you can do nothing.
Posted by Ris in Waldorf, Maryland @ 05:13 on Feb 6 2009
Terri I know your struggles and I love the Lord with all my heart, mind and soul. I daily have to declare victory over my body though what he did for me at calvary. You know the body of Christ struggles with one thing or the other. This just happens to be your struggle. You did not choose this but it will is being used to draw you and those around you closer to him. When you have he kind of ministry you have unto the Lord you are open. Your spiritman, inner man is open and the enemy has taken advantage of it. The annointing on you attacts. The enemy used it. You were restored at calvary, now all you must do is forgive Terri for falling into temptation as we all have in one form or the other. To God it is no difference. Now therefore, there is no condemnation unto those that walk after the Spirit, not successful but walk, desire the things of God. Now, get up my friend, leaning on me and other as we ALL lean on Christ who is our only support and continue. Today I am thakful for what I endure becasue I can encourage you to stay in faith. knowing your redeemer lives.. You are forgiven, loved, and restored. Don't let pride rob you any further. It doesn't have to take weeks, months, or years. I know we want to poof and it is gone but it does not happen that way all the time. The Lord uses these things to keep us forever following and needing Him. You will continue to have to deal with this but Glory to God, in Christ YOU WIN. To your wife, remain true regardless. Let God and his word be your counselor and your heart. Not what man thinks or say. God will see you though. He is a healer and a loving one.
Terri I know your struggles and I love the Lord with all my heart, mind and soul. I daily have to declare victory over my body though what he did for me at calvary. You know the body of Christ struggles with one thing or the other. This just happens to be your struggle. You did not choose this but it will is being used to draw you and those around you closer to him. When you have he kind of ministry you have unto the Lord you are open. Your spiritman, inner man is open and the enemy has taken advantage of it. The annointing on you attacts. The enemy used it. You were restored at calvary, now all you must do is forgive Terri for falling into temptation as we all have in one form or the other. To God it is no difference. Now therefore, there is no condemnation unto those that walk after the Spirit, not successful but walk, desire the things of God. Now, get up my friend, leaning on me and other as we ALL lean on Christ who is our only support and continue. Today I am thakful for what I endure becasue I can encourage you to stay in faith. knowing your redeemer lives.. You are forgiven, loved, and restored. Don't let pride rob you any further. It doesn't have to take weeks, months, or years. I know we want to poof and it is gone but it does not happen that way all the time. The Lord uses these things to keep us forever following and needing Him. You will continue to have to deal with this but Glory to God, in Christ YOU WIN. To your wife, remain true regardless. Let God and his word be your counselor and your heart. Not what man thinks or say. God will see you though. He is a healer and a loving one.
Posted by Connie Ellingson in St. Paul, MN @ 22:04 on Feb 5 2009
When a commandment is broken, pain across the entire body of Christ has a ripple effect. We have all fallen short of the glory of God and must cover our worship leaders, pastors, and leaders in prayer-that they be pure and walk in the fear of the Lord.
When a commandment is broken, pain across the entire body of Christ has a ripple effect. We have all fallen short of the glory of God and must cover our worship leaders, pastors, and leaders in prayer-that they be pure and walk in the fear of the Lord.
Posted by Sherry Larson in Englewood, Colorado @ 10:35 on Feb 3 2009
I personally have shared your music with many and because of the anointing God has given you, many have been ushered into the Presence of the Lord. As I prayed for you, I told the Lord it's getting harder and harder to stay pure as we wait for His return, His answer was..."follow after the Spirit". So, do I think your soul needs healing?? You betcha!! But, who of us in mortal state don't need soul-healing?? Our part is to pray for one another and ALLOW God to do what only He can. I pray your restoration will be greater than your fall...more than we can count have been there too. WORSHIP!! PRAISE!! God's callings are without regret, Terry. Get on with His business.
I personally have shared your music with many and because of the anointing God has given you, many have been ushered into the Presence of the Lord. As I prayed for you, I told the Lord it's getting harder and harder to stay pure as we wait for His return, His answer was..."follow after the Spirit". So, do I think your soul needs healing?? You betcha!! But, who of us in mortal state don't need soul-healing?? Our part is to pray for one another and ALLOW God to do what only He can. I pray your restoration will be greater than your fall...more than we can count have been there too. WORSHIP!! PRAISE!! God's callings are without regret, Terry. Get on with His business.
Posted by Sharon S in Texas @ 03:52 on Feb 3 2009
Terry,
I am deeply saddened to learn of your problems...but our God IS a mighty mighty God. My daughter left her husband and children this past year, so I personally know how devastating this situation can be for you and your family. Satan is out to kill, steal, and destroy, and I believe he is attacking the Christians harder than anyone else.
My prayer is for total restoration for each of you.
Music has been a vital part of my own life - I'm almost 60 years old, raised in Pentecost, a true Southern Gospel fan...and I can truly say that I have never felt the anointing under any other ministry that I have felt when I hear/see you sing/play.
May God pour out His blessings upon you!
Terry,
I am deeply saddened to learn of your problems...but our God IS a mighty mighty God. My daughter left her husband and children this past year, so I personally know how devastating this situation can be for you and your family. Satan is out to kill, steal, and destroy, and I believe he is attacking the Christians harder than anyone else.
My prayer is for total restoration for each of you.
Music has been a vital part of my own life - I'm almost 60 years old, raised in Pentecost, a true Southern Gospel fan...and I can truly say that I have never felt the anointing under any other ministry that I have felt when I hear/see you sing/play.
May God pour out His blessings upon you!
Posted by Shepherds' Glen Min. in Carthage, MO @ 04:25 on Feb 1 2009
Terry & Greta We love you both and pray for your restoration to each other as husband and wife, brother and sister in the Lord. We want to bear you two up to our forgiving and gracious Father, and to see you both restored and renewed thru the Holy Spirit. You are both in our prayers, and in our hearts and minds. The battle seems long, but the victory will be MUCH longer! In Christ...alone!
Terry & Greta We love you both and pray for your restoration to each other as husband and wife, brother and sister in the Lord. We want to bear you two up to our forgiving and gracious Father, and to see you both restored and renewed thru the Holy Spirit. You are both in our prayers, and in our hearts and minds. The battle seems long, but the victory will be MUCH longer! In Christ...alone!
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Terry,
I recently found out that you were supposed to come to Madison Square Garden last year some time, and my heart broke when I discovered you had been there in previous years way before I ever found you. I think of the lost opportunities I missed out on to see you in person by just hopping a bus and going in there to sing and worship God with you. I listen to your music every day of my life and even though I have a huge music collection, it has all fallen by the wayside since I found you. Now no matter how I try to play my other music, I just can't. I always come back to you. I come back to you because there is no other time in my life when I have felt I was standing in the actual presence of God. You did that. You brought me there. You've brought so many there, right before His throne. It feels like you have the gift from God to really bring heaven down to earth. God has blessed you so powerfully and I hate to think that this gift will be lost forever. Please repent and return to us. Think of all the souls you've helped to save with your songs of praise. I was never able to focus on prayer before, I would drift away. Once I found you I became so filled with the Holy Spirit, and I'm positive God used you to bring me to Himself. Praise His holy name. I have every single worship cd that you've ever made. I am waiting for your return and I'm not giving up. With God all things are possible and you are His forever. Human love is wonderful, but there is no love like the love of God. He fills us completely. I learned that from your ministry. I will pray for you until your return. My prayers will not return void.
May you be blessed every day of your life and return back to the Lord with a clean heart.
Your Sister in Jesus
A.S.