What Can Wash Away My Sin-Nothing But the Blood of Jesus

​The posts put here today are going to be in response to the ongoing oppositions, gossip, and slander  coming from people on the internet with their own platforms, and ministries, and any others. They are previous testimonies and prayers that have been posted here-that will be my answer to it and I may keep them here indefinitely. 

Before my salvation, I agree with everyone, I was a sinner, lost and without hope in this world. There's no reason that God should have cared for me, and paid that price on the cross for my sinful life. But, on a cold day in March 1978, He manifested Himself to me alone in my house in East Corinth Vt. and when He did, I confessed my sins, and opened my heart, and asked Jesus to please forgive me, and come into my life and help me to live for Him-and He did, immediately. He's never left me, even in the darkest hours of these many years, He's ever with me, I do not take His presence for granted. I can live without anything, and can endure whatever comes, but  do not want to live in this world, if He is not here with me. He's promised me that will not happen, and like I've trusted Him for everything else in these many years, I trust Him to see me to the end, and finally see with Him, face to face.
​Lorna Couillard

​My Testimony
A Journey From Darkness To Light

I was born January 20, 1953 in upstate New York, about 20 miles above Albany. It was quiet country setting then; now it's a bustling busy Metro district. There's nothing left to remind me of what it was like then; only memories in my mind remain.

My parents were hard-working, but very poor. Dad had an eight grade education, had grown up in the Adirondacks before the great depression. His parents were poor mountain people, raising 13 kids during those hard years; I wonder how they ever did it.

I was in the middle of seven of us kids. Three older than me, two sisters and a big brother, then me, then 3 more after me. Two more brother's and another sister. Watching my younger siblings became my responsibility at a very young age, I learned the art of motherhood long before I was old enough to be one. Little money, discouragement, hard times, and too many kids caused many arguments between my parents. My father turned to drinking, my mother to resentment and bitterness. But, they stayed together thru it all. We kid's learned to do what we had to to survive, and not get in the way. We each found our own escapes, unfortunately which lead to much heartache and trouble for all of us.

By the age of 12, I was drinking, and by 14 I was an alcoholic. At this time, I also started getting involved in the occult, witchcraft, sorcery, etc. This was one of the worst decisions of my life. I opened the door to many satanic bondages. But, when Jesus stepped into my life, He made it clear that He had the power to set me free from all of them; If I would allow Him to, and that if I repented, renounced them all, and obeyed His Word, I could walk in victory with Him. Over these 30+ years, He has proven that He does indeed have All power and authority in heaven and earth. And, He has overcome the evil I allowed in my life, set me free, and that victory has been a reality for me all these years. He can do the same for anyone, no matter what they have done.

I was sexually molested at 13, and from then for the next 10 yrs., by more than one man. By the time I was 15, I didn't care about anything, my heart was dead. I was sure that all life was about was being used by other's for what they wanted. I was convinced love was a fairy tale, and always had a price.

I had known I was not wanted by my father, and hated him for it. It wasn't until the last 5yrs. of his life that our relationship was restored, and I forgave him. He got saved 6 days before he died of cancer. God was merciful to us both. I look forward to really knowing my father in heaven when we meet again there. He is now whole, and truly free.

At 17 I married a man who had no sense of responsibility, and we moved all over the U.S., 13 times in 2 yrs, with a baby girl. Many times I left all I had and went with him in a car, or U-Haul truck. He left us many times, and I never knew if he would come back. We were always in debt because of bills he ran up, and never paid.

At a time when we were living in Columbia South Carolina, I was working as a night manager for an all night convenience store. One night at about 11:00, two black men wearing stockings on their faces came up around me, grabbed me by my hair, and dragged me at gunpoint to the front of the store and demanded I give them all the money in the register. The man with the gun pointed it point blank at my forhead, and flatly said "I want all you've got in it, or I'm going to blow your head off." He wasn't kidding. I gave him what was there and they cursed me and ran out. I still have flash-backs of that night once in a while. I've been violently robbed this way 3 times.

My first husband left me and our daughter again when I was 19, this time for good. The day after he left, I came home from work to find our power shut off, because we were 3 month's behind on the payments; and I didn't know it. It took month's to pay the back payments and get the power back on. I worked as a waitress in a truck stop to keep a roof over our heads.

Shortly after he left me, I discovered I was pregnant. I knew it was my husbands, but the turmoil he left me in, and the debts he left me to pay, my father suffering from cancer, and what it was doing to my mother, caused me to sink into depression, and despair. I couldn't see how I could have another baby, and keep my daughter and make ends meet. I wasn't saved, and in school we were taught to believe we were products of evolution, descendants of apes-God was never spoken of, nor that we were created in God's image. In this darkness, I decided to get an abortion, with the intention to work and keep my daughter and at least raise her without fear of losing her. After it was done, I immediately knew I had made the wrong decision, but, too late. After my salvation, the Lord let me know I was forgiven, but have learned over and over again, that even if He does forgive and He's forgotten it, people many times, do not-even if they call themselves Christian. They will never forgive you, nor forget, they will condemn you forever. I've learned to accept this, but, I've also learned to live with the isolation, and unforgiveness. I do wonder, when I'm in heaven, and they look up sometime on those streets of gold and see me in front of them-what they are going to do.

I remarried at 23, but there was many hardships and misunderstandings in the relationship. We struggled a great deal, but stayed together, and worked our problems out. It was not easy, but it was worth it.

In the spring of 1977, my mother was told by the doctor's that my father's lung cancer had come back, and that it was terminal. On Christmas day, just before the family was going to sit down to dinner; Dad died, with his family at his side.

Three months' later, on the way to work one morning; I was almost hit by a livestock truck coming at me on my side of the road. Why I was not hit is still a mystery to me; because I had closed my eyes, slammed on the brakes, and waited for the truck to hit me head on. After several seconds, and feeling nothing, I opened my eyes, looked into the rearview mirror, to see the truck behind me STILL ON MY SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND TRAVELING FAST DOWN THE HIGHWAY!

Somehow I made it to work, but on impulse went upstairs to the supervisors office; told him what had happened, and said "I'm going home, I can't stay here." He nodded to me, saying nothing, he could tell it would be better to keep quiet.

I made it home, collapsed into a chair by the glass doors that looked out the front of the house and stayed there the rest of the day. A book was on the stand next to the chair given to me by one of my sisters. I began to read it. It spoke of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and his purpose for coming into the world.

Then, as I continued to read, I began to sense a presence with me in my house. It was unmistakable, I knew I was not alone. For the first time in my life; I prayed "Lord, if this is you, and if this book is telling the truth, will you forgive me, and come into my life and help me. I know I've done so many things wrong, but if you can forgive me, please let me know."

Jesus stepped into my life, and let me know how much HE loved me.....even though no one else did. He let me know He had the power to change my life; if I allowed Him to.

When He came into my life; immediately I had a great desire to read His Word, and started to study it every moment I had the free time. I read it like a starving child. The words jumped out to me, and I knew they were the truth.

Jesus delivered me from alcoholism, I renounced the occult and all satanic practices, repented and asked the Lord to cleanse my heart and life.

I was sick of myself, my behavior, and finally truly wanted to change. When I made these honest steps; God was there to help me along the way.

When I got saved and stopped drinking, instead of being happy about this; my husband went into a rage, and said "make up your mind, it's either Jesus or me." I was forced to leave with my daughter and he divorced me. For two years, we were moved again from place to place trying to make ends meet, and not working.

But, I wouldn't give up on him, I kept praying. We were remarried and for the next 24 yrs., stayed together. He didn't get saved until just a few months before he died. It was not easy living with him, but God helped in the hard times. I clung to HIM, because there was no one else.

I'm hoping sharing these things will help other's who have been rejected, abused, and hated here in this world also; I've found Jesus cares, when no one else does. If you truly want to change....Jesus has the power to help you.
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Even though rejection came from my husband, family, and friends; the Lord opened a door for me. I was delivered from demonic oppression, and alcoholism, set free by the Power of God. Jesus has ALL authority over the devil, and his demons. I received the Baptism in the Holy Spirit 2 months after I was saved, and the gift of tongues, interpretation, and prophetic gifts at an Aglow luncheon in Burlington Vt., while worshiping and singing along with about 600 other people. My best friend was at my side when I received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit; she was smiling from ear to ear.

I took correspondence courses, and graduated from the Atlanta Writers Guild, in Georgia in 1982. I also began nursing, and took care of seniors; which I continued to do as a second job for many years (till 2005), both in nursing homes as a night nurse, and home health care. God gave me the privilege of praying with many of these precious elders, some of them coming to the Lord before they died.

In the fall of 1982, the Lord called me to His service as an intercessor, and prophetic realm. I was also shown I'd teach....this didn't happen for many years, but I was given a glimpse of my future, even when I could see no way at the time.

When I remarried my husband in 1982, the Lord made me know I needed to stand up to him and say "If I remarry you, you will have to allow me to live and be a Christian." As the years went by, I realized many times how important it was to make him agree to this; because he challenged me many times over the years again, but I stood up to him about it, and let him know he agreed to it before he remarried me. This proved to be an important thing in many ways; because it allowed me to be involved in church, and service for the Lord, at least to some degree. I also knew I had to use balance and not use church as a way of escape from my husband, or go to other's to complain about my life with him. God dealt very strongly with me that I was not to gossip, or dishonor my husband to other women. If we do this, our prayers are of no effect. The scriptures are clear, that we are to submit, and honor them; as much as possible.

I served as an intercessor, traveling thru the country to many conferences, and conventions for Aglow Fellowship, until 1989. This was also a great opportunity to hear solid teaching, preaching, meeting other's who were sold out for Christ, and learn much concerning God's working and how to serve in His body. God taught me how to be led by His Spirit, to listen and learn His voice, and study His Word in depth, and the Power of His Word, if we will apply it to our lives. And, yes; I did this with my husbands full consent....a miracle.

During the late 80's-early 90's, a door opened for me to work at a very challenging and rewarding job for a Law book publishing firm in editing and proofreading, and was there for many yrs., until they moved out of state. From there I went back to full time work with elders.

Almost ten years after graduating from the Writers Guild, this job opened to me, and I was able to work doing what I had been trained to do. God had His hand on every decision and our every step, even when I could not see His plan.

In the 80's, God blessed me with being able to purchase and own many Arabian horses, train them, show them, and two of them became state champions in 1996, and 1997. This was the fulfilment of a childhood dream as a little girl, but I never dreamed I would really own one. But, God is a RESTORER OF CRUSHED DREAMS. Even while still living with an unsaved husband, God opened opportunities for me to serve him, to better myself, and honor him. He will do this for anyone who will truly put Him first above everything else.

I enrolled in Rhema Bible School from Tulsa Oklahoma, and graduated 3yrs. later in 1994. It was a special time of going deeper in His Word, and I advise anyone who can to do this; it is worth it.
My daughter, who also suffered many losses, grew to be a lovely lady, serving the Lord in ministry as a worship leader, along with her husband who is Director of Teen Challenge here in Vt., New Haven Conn., and New Jersey.

A couple of years ago, I began to teach the bible; as I was shown years earlier, and now teach on a regular basis.

In May of 2009 I was ordained as a pastor into ministry in the Church of the Nazarene. God has brought to pass what I was told, and I am amazed at His ability to use anyone; including me.

I've shared this not to exalt myself; but to emphasize God's power to save, heal, and deliver anyone. No matter what you are going thru now, no matter what your circumstances....if you surrender yourself to Him, He will lead you in amazing ways, and open opportunities for you that you could never imagine. But the key is, faith, and tenacity. Satan is always right there to tell you "it can't be done" Don't, listen to him; he is a liar.

I don't know where God will lead me now, but I'm not concerned. I've given my life completely to Him, and trust Him for whatever happens. He's proved to me beyond doubt His love and care for me.
​HE WILL DO THE SAME FOR ANYONE.
In His Service, Lorna Couillard

Called Out

God still speaks to His people today; yes, it is abused, and people get out of balance, there always have been these cases through the ages, but He hasn't changed. If someone is truly seeking Him, and desires to know Him; He will reveal himself, and His will to you. It won't always be a voice, but His leading and His speaking to us is consistent with how he spoke to those in the bible, and we can learn to know Him, by studying His word, and believing Him for who He is.

This is a brief testimony of how I learned I was called to intercession and teaching. The events of these situations taught me much about walking with God, and still does to this day. This is only one example of the many testimonies I could share. But, I think I'm supposed to share this now; for some who may be in that place of learning the voice and guidance of the Lord for their own lives. The Lord wants us to test the spirits, and will not be angry if we do. Being cautious and waiting for confirmation is the best way to go. When we receive this kind of assurance of His leading, it gives authority to our calling.
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1jo 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

I was not dedicated, or baptized as a baby, I had no formal church background.
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I didn't come to the saving knowledge of the Lord until age 25, and did not have any impression of a calling from Him until I was 30.

By the time Jesus found me, saved and delivered me from alcoholism, forgave me for having an abortion, and several other things, linked to occult and sorcery; I had come to the end of myself. When I started picking up the bible, and spending every free moment I could find in it, I was like a starved child. All I wanted to do was know more of God, of Christ, and all I could of His nature and His heart. For the first 5 years, I could not get enough of it. Every opportunity I had to listen to a good teacher, preacher, evangelist, I went; as well as regular services. I spent many hours alone studying and praying. I still do today. The more you know the reality, and the Person of Christ, the more you want to know.

The first time I knew I was called of God was in late 1983, at a Women's Aglow meeting on a Monday night. I had been an active member for two years, and a new group of leaders were about to be voted in. As I walked to the front of the room, to take my seat, a voice in my spirit began to speak to me; "I am calling you to be the prayer chairman in this chapter, into intercession, and as a teacher. In years to come you will teach my word in many places." I thought it was the devil and under my breath in a quiet voice I said "In the Name of Jesus, I rebuke you, and command you to leave me!" As I reached my seat and began to sit down, the voice spoke again, "This is the Lord, not the devil my daughter. I am calling you to serve me in intercession and as a teacher."
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I silently prayed "If this is really you Lord, I'm asking that you would confirm it to me before this night is over at least 3 times by people who do not know anything of what I've just heard." Within a very few minutes the woman who as going to be the next president of our chapter came right to me and said, "Would you be praying tonight about taking the position of prayer chairman, I feel in my heart God has called you to it." In another half an hour, someone else came to me and said almost the exact thing. I did not answer them, but I thought "That is two, only one more to go."

The guest speaker that night gave a powerful testimony. She had been healed of stage four cancer of the stomach. At the end of the meeting she said anyone who wished to, please come forward and she would agree with them in prayer. I stood up, and said to myself I would not tell her what I wanted prayer for, but would just ask her to pray with me for guidance. When I walked toward her, she took my hand and started praying before I had a chance to say anything. In her prayer she said, "Lord, you've set this woman apart for your service. Use her for your glory, sanctify her, and protect her from the attacks she will endure. Give her strength, wisdom, and boldness to teach your word with courage and power. As she wages war in the heavenlies for you, give her the guidance and protection of your angels." (I remember every word, even though it was over 30 yrs. ago.) I opened my eyes, and we looked at one another but said nothing, we embraced and parted. I look forward to meeting her again in heaven.

During the next several years, there was occasions when I had opportunity to teach bible study, prayer meetings, and special services. But, I was not ambitious about going forward with this. I did not want to pay the costs. I had already seen much of the adversity that bible teachers endure, even from the "brethren", I knew if I was going to teach His word, it would have to be without compromise, and already knew it would not be accepted by many.

Fast forward 20 years to the early spring of 2001. I was attending a church service in my local area, and the guest speaker was the Regional Director of Gospel Crusade For Christ. At the end of the service he opened the alter up for anyone to come forward for prayer. My daughter and her future husband went forward, and when he prayed for them, they both went down under the power of the Holy Spirit, together and holding each other's hands. They were married a short time later and he now is the Director of Teen Challenge here in my state.

But, then the Director turned around and saw me, and started walking toward me. I stood still, he held up his hand but did not touch me. He said "God has called you to teach, and with power. But, you will do so in great adversity. Many will oppose you, even those you love the most. But, God will be with you and you will glorify Him." As soon as he was done, I went to the floor, he still had not touched me, only pointed in my direction. This was spoken to me by someone I did not know, had never met before, he didn't know my name; nor did I know his.

For several years, I resisted being obedient, again. I knew the bible enough to know that what I was being "called" to do was not going to be easy, and there would be prices to pay. I am not proud of admitting I have been much like Jonah.

When opportunities opened, I obeyed. But I did not seek them, God moved the circumstances, and the people.

The warnings given have also come to pass. Adversity arose, and prices have been paid, within my own family.

Teaching the word of God, is a very serious matter, I tremble at it. We who teach the word of God will be held accountable as to how pure we are in heart and how we handle it. But, we do not call ourselves, it is He who appoints who He wishes.
Lorna Couillard

A 180% Turnaround
Originally posted in 2/2/2018

What does salvation mean really, what is the content that goes along with believing in Christ and turning to Him in repentance.
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it's a lifetime decision, it's doing a 180 degree turn in life. It's waking up and realizing your going in the wrong direction, and making an active decision to turn around and make changes, not to impress anyone, or prove anything to anyone, but to bring correction and counsel into your own life; for your own good.
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It's coming to grips with the fact that eternity is a long time to realize I've spent my life going in the wrong direction, and am paying for a life full of rebellion and wrong decisions. While we still live in this world, we have the choice to turn around and start living right, doing right and living for the purpose God made us for. Ultimately we chose our fate; when we stand before God on judgment day, whether we like it or not, we will realize our fate was always in our own hands, and we will have no excuse, for what we hear and where we spend eternity.

As soon as I was saved in 1978, the Lord began a work of cleaning house within me. The very same night of the day of my salvation, he delivered me of alcoholism, I was free, and have been for 40yrs. now. I began to read His word, and allow it to correct me. About two weeks after this, I was walking between the kitchen and living room of my house, when the Holy Spirit within me spoke and said "you have books on your shelf that are demonic, and you need to destroy them, and renounce them in your life." My eyes went to the book shelf on the other side of the room, and I saw the shelf where I had a collection of books on the occult. I knew this is what he had meant. A tremendous battle waged for about fifteen minutes in my heart; I had spent a lot of money on these books and the satanic hold on me from reading and being involved in those demonic activities from childhood had been entrenched in me deep. But, finally with my forehead soaked in sweat, I took each one, and threw them in the wood stove that was going there in the living-room. Afterwards, I prayed a simple prayer of repentance, admitted my wrong of being involved in those practices, and asked the Lord to cleanse my heart and cover me with His blood, and help me to live right for him. The change was a clear and direct as the deliverance from drinking. It was immediate, and a new level of freedom was very apparent to me, I felt the strong, warm, and gentle presence of the Holy Spirit within me. I've never looked back, nor ever been tempted again to have anything to do with any of these satanic practices. Over the years, I've had the privilege of helping other's get free from this evil bondage, and helped them turn to Christ. Whom the Son sets free, is free indeed. Then, he began dealing with me about my inner man, and what he wanted me to be as a woman of God. It's in direct opposition to what you see today in the world, even among so called Christian circles, and you will find that opposition very heated, but following God's ways are always worth it. His word is our source of correction and direction in this life, not man's opinions.

Over the years the scriptures have disciplined me and continues to. Like David, I've failed, and fallen at times. But, if you are a child of God, he never fails you, he never forsakes you, he is relentless to keep what he has bought with His own blood. He will continue to convict, chasten, and discipline, and get you to do another turnaround. Jesus is a rock in a weary land, full of instability-you can count on him, when everything else falls apart, and everyone else leaves. He stays right there, waiting for you as soon as you just turn around. Who could not love a God like this.

If you are reading this, perhaps the life your living now is a mess, with no moral compass, and all you've fallen into is now evident by what you find yourself in now. And perhaps you've finally come to the place that your sick of what you've become, and sick of living in sin. If so, I hope you will make the 180 turn, give the Lord Jesus your life and see what He will do with it. Lorna Couillard

Posted- ​9/18/22
THE SERVANT OF GOD'S COMMISSION IN THIS DAY

​Before sharing anything else, I believe the Holy Spirit would have me give this brief overview of what God's commission is today, to the Christian-whether they are leaders, or lay people.
These are very bizzare, perilous, treacherous and evil days-I believe the very end of days, as in the days of Noah. Treachery, lies, and deciet is so great now, I've come to the place I don't believe anyone, unless I've checked it out myself, and made sure it's the truth-Rick and Carrie are the same way. The exponential increase of violence, murders, looting, and lack of civility prooves this out.
Most people who've ministered for long periouds have said to me they've seen a great increase in the level of wickedness, and deal with it the same way. We continue to love people- but consider the times we are in also. For the past several years, God has answered my queries about what he would have his people center on, and focus on both in their daily life, and their ministering; if they are preachers, teachers, or worship leaders. The answer I've received more than once is- "Be bold in the face of adversity, don't compromise your stand in faith in Christ and the Cross of Christ, pray for courage and strength to stand against unbelief, the schemes of man, and be a bold witness for Christ-as Noah was in his day.
As the days grow ever darker-I add this to my prayer times often, because the evil is only increasing, and it will continue to, until Christ returns.
Some will not make it, some will fall away, some will turn the traitor-as Judas did. God uses adversity, hardships and persecutions to sift out those who are imposters, phonies, and traitors-from those who will go all the way with Jesus, even unto death, if they are faced with it.
I'll ask each of you, and myself- Where do you stand in these evil days, and are you prepared to go all the way, possibly to the death, and be an uncompromising bold witness for Christ? Only you can answer that question, but this is the most important question Christ is placing before His people, in this hour. Lorna Couillard

Prayer for Women and Men Involved in Abortion

​Father-Every unborn baby who was aborted is now in heaven with you, never to know pain again. Knowing this gives me, and other women who have found salvation this comfort, who had abortions before they were saved.
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Thank you for the mercy of your love for the babies, and to us who must live with the consequences of our decisions. We know and have a glimpse of what Paul, Moses, and other's who committed murder and great sins must have felt. You forgive and forget, but, the world does not. Help the women who endure this condemnation, to find their hope and reason to live-in You Lord Jesus.

Like them, I am grateful for Your mercy, and forgiveness. Thank you for the ability to use even this as a testimony of your love and forgiveness to other's, as you give the ability. I pray for every woman who's had an abortion who may be still living in sin; there is nothing too hard for you Lord.

If you saved me, you can save anyone. I pray for the Holy Spirit to convict, and guide those living in darkness, that you would pierce their hearts, and bring them to the place that they will call out to You for forgiveness.

I pray for the men who also hold equal responsibility for creating the life that was snuffed out, that they would be brought to salvation also, and the knowledge of the responsibility of their actions.

I pray that Planned Parenthood would come to ruin, and defunded. I pray for any woman who may be pregnant now, and contemplating an abortion, that You'd put someone in their path and use them to help change their mind, and let the child live.

I pray Lord that any woman who has had an abortion, and now lives with the sorrow, guilt and remorse; would find the forgiveness and mercy You've shown me from the day of my salvation. And that Satan would not drag her to hell by convincing of her of the lie that You would never forgive her. You have proven to me in my life-Your mercy never ends, Your love never fails, and you bind up the wounded, and those who have walked in great darkness. There is mercy, grace, and salvation for any woman who may have had an abortion-and she can come to know this, and receive Your love, and restoration.

Save these women Lord, so one day they can be united with the child they aborted, and share eternity with You. This would be a fitting defeat of the devil, having lost them both to Your great arms of love.
In Jesus name, amen.
A servant, and pilgrim-Lorna Couillard

Does God Call Women into Ministry?

​For a scriptural view of whether God calls women to preach/teach-please spend some time studying, and praying over these verses of scripture.

Exo 15:20  And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. 
Exo 15:21  And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. 
Jdg 4:4  And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. 
Jdg 4:5  And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment. 
2Ki 22:14  So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her. 
Joe 2:29  And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. 
Neh 6:14  My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear. 
Gal 3:28  There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 
Act 2:17  And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 
Act 2:18  And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 
Act 21:8  And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. 
Act 21:9  And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.

These scriptures are all I'll post here on the subject-and let you the reader come to your own conclusions as to what God will do with women. The word of God-overrides everybody's opinions.

In my life, I've known several women I know were called of God into ministry and I know God called me-though I have to admit, I do not know why. He could have found someone else much better, I'm sure. But, I consider it an honor, and a privilege to do anything for Him, and though I struggle at times, with my own failures and faults, God keeps His hand on my back, and keeps me going forward. I just keep praying that He will keep showing me the light on the path He wants me to trod, and help me to obey His will. 

I'm going to go on with God, whether it's alone in this world or not. I've learned through many years of doing just that, to know that the only one to trust is God alone. I love people, but, trust is not a free prize-it is earned. At this stage in my life, what I strive for, is peace, and endurance to live out whatever is left of my life, for the Lord Jesus Christ, whether anyone else does, or not. God bless all, and hope to see you on the other, and better shore-of heaven. 
Lorna Couillard