Proof for a Personal God: Electric, Real-Life Encounters

By Sandra Sommerfrucht

Do you think you are alone or unknown?

• There is a God, the only God, who knows you intimately
• He knows your name
• He knows your purpose
• He knows your thoughts, desires, and future
• He has recorded every day of your life in books
• He understands you better than you think you do
• He has a voic

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing
• Release date: Nov 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9781685568825

Sandra Sommerfrucht

Sandra Sommerfrucht is a retired English, Latin, and Bible History and Literature teacher, living in the Dallas metroplex. Called as an intercessor, Christian author, and prophetic Bible teacher, she has experienced how personal God is and wants others to know that same reality. She shares her experiences, encouraging others to draw closer to Him for the same encounters with God she has had, knowing God shows no partiality (Romans 2:11).

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Proof for a Personal God

ELECTRIC, REAL-LIFE ENCOUNTERS

Sandra Sommerfrucht

Trilogy Christian Publishers

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Proof for a Personal God: Electric, Real-Life Encounters

Copyright © 2022 by Sandra Sommerfrucht

All scripture Scripture quotations marked amp are taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP), Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org.

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ISBN: 978-1-68556-881-8

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Endorsements

This book is a really valuable collection of wisdom, experience, and patriarchal/matriarchal advice.

Kristofer Edler

Ministry Director of Joseph International

Kansas City, Missouri

This is an excellent book on how God works in our life through His order to bring about the many blessings He has for us. Sandra does an outstanding job detailing the beautiful partnership between her and the Lord as they work together to bring about His promises in her life. Her desire to seek Him, listen, and follow Him through the years and waiting joyfully on the promise is an example for every area of our lives.

Danette Zamora-Short

Harlingen, Texas

I read the book in one day. You made me smile and laugh. You made some very interesting observations from a woman’s perspective. I’ve heard many sermons preached on this topic. In all honesty everything you said resonated in my heart but has never been confirmed in any pastoral teaching/preaching in my life/walk…all those teachings said to wait and the Lord will bring him to you.

Sherry Garz

Mansfield, Texas

Sandra, I sat down and read your book straight through. What a beautiful story coupled with grounding principles—an inspiring and insightful read.

Thera Barber

Siloam, Arkansas

I chiefly dedicate this book to my Lord and Savior,

JESUS CHRIST,

Who has taught me that He is more real than what I

can see with my own eyes.

He is my champion, my life-giver, and my powerful

GOD.

I also affectionately dedicate this book to my very

dear husband, James Sommerfrucht, who is my

soul-mate, my encourager, my dream-husband,

and best earthly friend a wife could ever have.

Foreword

James 4:8 – Come close to God and He will come close to you.

I once read about an individual who didn’t believe in God because he complained that God is not personal. Immediately, questions popped into my mind: How could he make that assumption? Did he ever try to reach out to God? Did he read about God or talk with others who know Him on a personal basis?

How does a human being on this earth get to know another human being personally? Maybe you have seen someone at a distance, but, then, if you really want to know that person better, you introduce yourself, or do something to get that person’s attention.

The most intriguing and extraordinary thing about God is that you don’t have to introduce yourself to Him; He already knows who you are. He created you and knows everything about you—even your thoughts. He gave you the color of your eyes, skin, and hair, and He also put inside you gifts to enable you in your journey through this life, and, as some say, He left a vacuum, an empty space that needs to be filled with Him to be fully engaged and to put all the puzzle pieces of your life into place.

You might think you are totally alive, but, until you make a connection with your Creator, you are like a person who is missing in action. You are lost, confused, and possibly headed in the wrong direction. You might be fighting against yourself, not realizing the gifts with which you were born and not understanding your purpose for being on this earth.

What does it mean to be personal with God in the first place? In this book it means to wake up in the morning and say, Hello to your Maker even though you can’t see Him, but you know that He is there. Also, it may mean talking with Him throughout the day about your problems and waiting for the answer, knowing that He will answer. And He may even answer aloud! Luke 1:37 says, Nothing is impossible with God…. You just need some faith, and you will get faith if you take the time to investigate this incredible God and invite Him into your life. You can start your investigation by reading this book, which is based on the Holy Bible, and by reading, of course, the Bible itself, which is the most important book in the world.

Some think of an intimate relationship as one you have with your husband or wife, but it is much deeper than that. Some husbands and wives do not share their deepest concerns or their ugliest thoughts, but you know that you can talk about anything with your Creator because of His unconditional love for you. He will forgive you of your most unsightly sins and never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). It just requires something on your part called repentance, asking Him for forgiveness, forgiving yourself, and making Him the Lord of your life (Romans 10:9).

And there is one essential thing that makes entrance into friendship with Him so easy but also so monumental. He asks that you receive His Son Jesus Christ Who died for you and gave you eternal life (Romans 10:9) and when you do it, mean it. What an uncomplicated way for you to make the best, most personal friend that you can ever have!

Just read this book, and at the end, repeat the prayer you find there with sincerity in your heart.

Contents

Chapter One. The Awakening 1

Chapter Two. A New Union 13

Chapter Three. The Quintessential Plan 30

Chapter Four. The Hiding Place 42

Chapter Five. The Keys to Answered Prayers 52

Chapter Six. The Lord’s Names and Their Benefits 62

Chapter Seven. The Incredible Gifts of God 73

Chapter Eight. The Ways God Visits Us 84

Chapter Nine. God’s Programming 93

Chapter Ten. ...And God Came Down 104

Chapter one

The Awakening

It was early in the morning of summer, a favorite season of mine because I could sleep a little later than when I would get up to go to work. I really don’t want to call it work, though, because I had the privilege of teaching my favorite age-group of people. It was not work but an honor, an absolute delight! God had made me just for them, and I loved them adamantly. They were teenagers taking English, Latin, and, later, Bible History and Literature, at the public school of Brazoswood High School in the area of Lake Jackson, Texas.

Even though I wanted to sleep later, I had made a vow to the Lord that summer to pray at 5:30 a.m. In the fall, I would be arising at 4:30 a.m. so that I could pray and get dressed to drive to school. However, that summer was a first for me, so I had set my alarm for 5:30 a.m.

I awoke about 5:27 a.m. and looked at the clock, seeing that I only had three minutes before that alarm would go off. I didn’t speak out loud, but in my mind only, I thought, Lord, I am just too tired! Can I get started with my new prayer plan on another day?

To my startling surprise, when the clock turned to 5:30, and the alarm