Prayers with expectations

This retreat was just awesome! Don't think I could say my favorite because the Inside Out retreat was my first retreat and a Huge turning point in my life. But this retreat makes me want to do something, I don't want to forget what I have just learned. I want to apply it NOW.

I prayer has not really been a huge emphasis on my life. Even though I was one of the few that showed up for Pulse morning prayer every week, it just didn't mean much to me. I realized that the reason is that I prayed without expecting anything to happen. It seemed like the only way to pray without getting disappointed. But this retreat showed me another way. When we pray expecting, and as if it had already happened, we are affirming at that very moment that God can, and will do it. If our prayer does not come true at this moment we need to try again. Just like the story of the persistent widow.
I have been sick for 2 months now. I desperately wanted healing. I knew Ian had healed many people and I wanted to be part of them. It didn't happen. It doesn't mean God wants me to be sick, but that he has a perfect timing for everything. So I will keep praying everyday, expecting God's healing over me, and my dad. I will demand it, and claim it in the name of Jesus. What caused my sickness was not of God's will, but the sin of my life creating a separation and allowing the devil to take over. I'm done with this. I want a revolution in my life, I want to see people get healed, I want to be dominated with the Holy Spirit.
Don't be surprised if I start jumping off walls next week.