Eugenia Price (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- September 17, 2021

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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 Found the Secret" by V. Raymond Edman ----- http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The video recounts the life of Eugenia Price, detailing her journey from an unbeliever pursuing a secular career to a deeply faithful Christian. After experiencing a profound period of darkness and despair following her conversion, she learned that her battle was spiritual, not physical. Through persistent reading of God's Word and enduring periods of silence and questioning, she eventually found a quiet, persistent faith that sustained her.

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Entering a period of great darknessAfter years of walking with God, Genie experienced circumstances beyond her control that pushed her into a severe crisis of doubt and despair.

A reminder that Jesus never changesThrough an accidental phone call with a friend named Anna, Genie was reminded that Jesus remains the same yesterday, today, and forever even when our feelings fail.

Continuing in the word despite feeling nothingGenie forced herself to wake up early every morning for her time with the Lord, realizing later that even uncomprehended reading deposited truth into her subconscious mind.

A surprise in the morning prayer timeOn September 24th, 1954, while letting her thoughts wander in a state of emptiness, Genie questioned what it meant to have a new life.

Acts 4:31 and John 14:23The Holy Spirit directed Genie to passages about being filled with the Holy Spirit and Christ making His abode with the believer.Acts 4:31John 14:23

John 15:5 and 2 Corinthians 5:17Genie was gripped by the reality of abiding in the vine and recognized that God demands surrender not just of the old self, but of the new creature daily.John 15:5

Romans 6:13 and Psalm 73:25Yielding her members as instruments of righteousness, Genie declared that she desired nothing on earth besides the Lord, all within five minutes of real time.Romans 6:13Psalm 73:25

Easier to live withThough her outer circumstances did not immediately change, her roommate noticed she became easier to live with because Christ had become everything she needed.

Victory is a personGenie learned that victory is not a concept or a thing, but a person: Jesus Christ Himself.

Four lessons from the trialReflecting on her years of testing, Genie realized that God always keeps His word, she needed to be melted, her profound need for Christ was a glorious possession, and His love is endlessly recreative.

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