What if the aisle between pain and freedom is shorter than it feels? We open our hearts to a gritty, hope-filled testimony from our sanctuary: a trusted intercessor laid low by relentless back pain, stuck in bed for weeks, finally makes it to church and takes trembling steps toward the front. By the time she arrives, the pain is gone. The room erupts, not because of hype, but because a quiet affirmation—“the pain is all gone”—turns into a shared moment of gratitude and faith.Across this story we explore the practical shape of healing ministry: taking the words of Jesus seriously, inviting a simple step of movement, speaking a clear declaration, and honoring the person receiving prayer. We talk openly about the spiritual pressure on intercessors and why the enemy often targets those who carry others in prayer. If you serve in that hidden place, this conversation is for you. We name the attack, declare freedom from stiffness and pain, and call the church to guard its praying core with compassion, rest, and persistent intercession. Testimony is central here—not as spectacle, but as evidence that fuels courage for the next person in need.You’ll hear how we pastor moments like these—watching for faith, creating safe support around someone unsteady, and making sure the whole room hears the good news when healing arrives in a whisper. Whether you’re contending for your own body or standing in the gap for someone else, expect practical encouragement and a renewed vision for why prayer, presence, and community matter. If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs hope, subscribe to stay connected, and leave a review with the healing or breakthrough you’re believing for next.Have a prayer request? Send us a text!Support the showIf this podcast has been a blessing to you and you’d like to support the mission's ministry of RiverGate Church, we invite you to make a donation. Your generosity helps extend the impact of this work and allows us to reach more people with hope and healing. You can give electronically using CashApp ($RGCTULSA) or Paypal (RGCTulsa@RiverGateTulsa.org). Please enter MISSIONS for reason. Thank you for being a part!