When Walgreens Becomes Holy Ground

Every miracle has a backstory. For Pastor Linda Budd of Rivergate Church, the backstory spans years of dedicated pursuit of the healing anointing—a journey that's taken her from church sanctuaries to Walgreens parking lots.

The power of simple faith drives Linda's ministry. Taking scripture at its word, she acts on the biblical mandate to lay hands on the sick and watch recovery unfold. Her approach cuts through theological complexity: when she encounters someone in pain, she reaches toward heaven and calls forth healing in Jesus' name. The results speak volumes about what happens when faith meets physical need.

But the most compelling revelation comes through her encounter with Bill, a man suffering from debilitating back pain. After experiencing partial healing through prayer, Bill couldn't cross the threshold into complete wholeness. The barrier? Not a physical condition but a spiritual one—his refusal to forgive himself. Linda's insight strikes at the heart of holistic healing: sometimes our deepest wounds are self-inflicted through shame and guilt. "When we say 'I refuse to forgive, I can't forgive myself, I've been so awful,' you're making yourself bigger than God," she explains, challenging listeners to release the very unforgiveness that chains them to their pain. Her testimony reminds us that sometimes the miracle we need most isn't physical healing but the courage to accept forgiveness. What chains of guilt might you need to release today? Connect with Pastor Linda's ministry through Rivergate Church in Tulsa at 918-492-5511 to learn more or to invite her to speak at your event.

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