Brenda Lambert is a graduate of Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. As a therapist for the Liberty Godparent Home and later the Director of Client Services at a Crisis Pregnancy Center in Davie, Florida, Brenda has developed a heart for discipling young ladies and ministering to them both one on one and in group settings. She continued to fulfill her passion for discipleship by homeschooling her three children. Because Brenda has a heart for worship and a desire to lead women to a deeper relationship with the Lord through music and scripture, she has had opportunities to lead worship for women’s groups in both small settings and large conferences. With a love for writing, music and discipleship, Brenda has served alongside her Husband Cliff, who is a Professor of Worship at Liberty University and the Worship Pastor at Liberty Baptist Church. Cliff and Brenda have been married for 35 years and are blessed with 3 children and 3 grandchildren who all love and are serving the Lord. 
I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.
Matthew 17:20
Cliff was told he needed open heart surgery at a relatively young age. I trust the Lord completely and rarely feel anxious. I felt peace that God has always been faithful, so I had no need to fear. As they were rolling Cliff to the operating room, they were behind schedule, so I didn’t get a chance to pray with him. I blew a kiss goodbye, and off he went. Sitting in the waiting room alone, I started praying. I prayed for the doctors, nurses, and anesthesiologists to work with skill; to be awake and alert since it was 6:00 am; to stay strong and steady throughout the six-hour surgery. Suddenly, a voice came booming over the loudspeaker interrupting my prayer. “Code stroke in the OR… Code stroke in the OR”. I tried not to react even though I knew there were significant blockages that made stroke a real danger for Cliff. I continued to pray. Once again, the announcement echoed through the room. I listened as a panic-stricken woman asked if her loved one had a stroke. She was assured that the code was for the entire OR and was probably not her friend. Those words settled deep in my mind. Tears began to flood my eyes, and I started to think what would happen if Cliff had a stroke. My unshakable faith began to shake. I knew the Father had a plan of course, but the thought of what that plan may look like was suddenly overwhelming. The result of a stroke could be paralysis on one or both sides. If he couldn’t speak, he couldn’t sing or play the piano. How would we survive? What would our lives look like? Would I sell the house? As waves of possibilities flooded my mind, waves of tears flooded my eyes and began to overflow onto my lap. I put my headphones on and listened to Phil Wickham’s “His Name is Jesus”. Those words became my prayer. With no thought that there were others in the room, I closed my eyes and raised my hands in worship and surrender. I prayed these words from the depths of my soul over the entire OR, “The Healer’s in the room. Let miracles break out across this place. The Savior’s in the room. There’s resurrection power in His name. His name is Jesus. His name is Jesus.” There is nothing that happens to us that He does not allow. We can ask Him for anything and rest knowing He can do it! However, we also need to yield to His sovereignty. He knows what is best and will act according to His perfect will. No matter what the outcome, He is with me, so I have nothing to fear!
Cliff made it through the surgery in only four hours with no complications. God answered my prayer with complete generosity. He could have chosen a different path for us, so we thank Him and walk in His plan with obedience.
If you are walking through a difficult season, praise God for walking with you! Ask Him for the things you desire and rest in knowing He is fully capable of giving them. Then trust that He will work things according to His plan as He guides you through your journey.
