SF Tenderloin/ Raven Ladies Conference Testimony by Kimberly Miyamoto

Hi Mrs. Lori!
First off, praise GOD! Thank you so much. God is good and when I see you and your family, I am reminded of that.
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I wanted to share with you (or whoever you want to share this with...) a little bit from tonight.

From tonight, please pray for Ron (a man with a walker whom we met toward the beginning of the night). We didn't get a long time to talk with him, but Dave gave him a new testament Bible. He seemed to have some knowledge about God/ interest in the Bible. Pray for him to have a soft heart and willing spirit to obey.

Tonight in the Tenderloin was such a blessing, though humbling and heartbreaking at the same time. While we were standing out on the corner worshiping, I saw a group of young/middle aged men off to the side of the liquor store. I think normally in myself, I would feel disgusted or scared by them. But at that moment, Jesus really broke my heart. Think of what they could be...think of their potential in Christ... Oh, Lord, my heart wrenched inside me, but the Lord swiftly brought his word: "Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear." (Isaiah 59:1) Jesus, your hand is not shortened that you cannot save, and you hear. Jesus, please hear our prayer and heal this land. Please pray for the Lord's hand to save, for his Spirit to reign, and for holy, righteous men and women to rise up out of the ashes--freedom (no more bondage) in the Tenderloin. Only Jesus can do it! Nothing is impossible with God!

One of the most humbling moments of the night was on that same corner, watching the woman that Gracie, Shelby, Winsome, & Jalicia talked to praise Jesus. Never before have I seen such humble joy. Freedom! Please teach our hearts to adore you in such a way. You are WORTHY! JESUS!


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Aside from that, Jesus blessed me beyond belief at the conference today. The good news of the gospel should never cease to amaze us nor should it ever cease to be good news. Right? Jesus is more than enough (I want to live in that place!)
Praise God for his Word and for those who trust that his promises are true. Thank you to you and Karen (and the other women who shared) for teaching me to believe that Jesus's promises are true and beyond measure, and that our worth is to be soley built on Christ. Truly I appreciate you all because of your obedience to the Word and that there's no compromise and no excuse. We need Godly mommies (or mommy-figures) or older sisters in Christ to stand up and preach the truth our generation. (Please exhort/ correct/ encourage/ rebuke us! We need it!) ...and what a high calling as we too are called to set that same example (especially for those younger that look up to us). Please, please pray for us.


Not that it matters so much, but I really appreciate you... your labor for the Lord is NOT in vain!

Thank you and thank Jesus a billion! Please say thanks to Pastor Rudy and your family too. Love you!

(And do not feel hindered to share this email with whoever you think it will bless.)