Ann Preston (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- June 28, 2023

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Audiobook Live recordings from RLCF Family Prayer Meetings during which Santosh Poonen shares Christian biographies adapted for children Based loosely on the chapter from the book, "They Knew Their God" by Harvey, Harvey & Hey ----- http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

Summary

The story recounts the life of Anne Preston, who, despite early academic struggles, became known for her deep knowledge of the Bible and answered prayers. After hearing Jesus' teaching on private prayer (Matthew 6:6), Anne experienced a profound spiritual awakening, crying out over her sins until she received God's mercy. This experience culminated in a miracle where, despite being unable to read, she was able to read a verse about eternal life after praying for help.

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An unpromising start in lifeAnne Preston was so slow in school that she could not even learn her ABCs and was asked to leave, leaving her to work as a young servant girl without any knowledge of God.

Hearing the call to secret prayerAttending a Methodist meeting, Anne hears Jesus' command to pray in secret behind closed doors, which deeply captures her attention.

Crying out for mercy until midnightFollowing Jesus' instruction, Anne kneels by a chair in an attic, sees her whole life of sin, and cries out for mercy until the Holy Spirit washes her sins away.

A miraculous ability to read the BibleThough she cannot read, Anne asks God to help her read a New Testament verse, and He miraculously grants her the ability to read His word.

Moving to Canada and facing spiritual drynessAnne moves to Canada with the Reed family, and although her spiritual walk temporarily stalls, she eventually encounters a deeper hunger for holiness.

Awakened by a verse on evildoersHearing Psalm 34:16 read aloud, Anne realizes the evil in her own heart and spends the night crying out for complete deliverance from sin.

Persisting in prayer until set freeEncouraged by the promise to ask, seek, and knock, Anne persists in prayer until God sets her free from sin and fills her with joy.

The nickname 'Holy Anne'Neighborhood children and acquaintances notice the dramatic change in her behavior and begin calling her holy Anne, a title she turns into a humble prayer.

Praying for water in a dry wellChallenged by the children about whether God answers prayer, Anne prays for water to fill the dry well at the Reed household, and God supplies it by morning.

A legacy that honors GodAnne lives to the age of 96, and even the mayor of Toronto attends her funeral, testifying to the powerful impact of her quiet, faithful life.

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