Thanks God you sent Elinor, the brave and strong missionary woman with a loving heart for our people, Papua. Her works for your glory only. Praise be to the Lord..
Love her perspective of how God turned her weaknesses into His glory! She presents it as exciting! It is!! In our weakness, He is strong! Praise the Lord! Beautiful testimony!
Very much blessed by Elinor's story. When I was 13 years old my parents were on staff at Prairie Bible Institute. We lived just beside the A-dorm. As we walked to church we would often see Elinor, with her crutches, heroically throwing her legs forward. In '69 my parents left PBI to go to the Netherlands where my father is still active as an evangelist, now 94. Later on my (nurse) wife and I served at a mission school in Ghana for 10 years., and we can well relate to the love she felt for the people.
I was so touched to see my grandparent's picture, my mom and uncles in the video! To God's glory! In Brazil, where they've worked and died, out of love for the Brazilian people and for the Lord.
Thank God for the love u mom had for the people of Brazil. They are amazing people! Pray for the country of Brazil. Now, the COMUNISTS wanted to take control. But, God is BIG!
I got polio when I was 2 years and now I'm 37 I'm experiencing after effect that theateing my life please pray for me I don't if it's Post polio syndrome I have some symptoms of PPS but please pray for me for God's mercy and healing power. Lord Jesus have mercy
Beautiful and blessed! I love her story. The work that God begins, He will finished. I am a missionary to Africa, Kenya, and Moldova. And i live to share JESUS NAME. MATHEW 28:18-20
Dear sister, your story and your testimony brings tears to my eyes, joy to my heart and gratitude and deep respect for your obedience to the Lord calling for your life, a life well lived, you are precious my dear sister, much love from Melbourne Australia
I asked God for strength that I might achieve, I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health that I might do great things. I was given infirmity that I might do better things. I asked for riches that I might be happy. I was given poverty that I might be wise. I asked for power that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. I was given life that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing that I asked for-but everything that I had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed. This was my dad's favorite poem. He had polio too when I was 4 yrs old and was in a wheelchair the rest of his life til he died at aged 89. He was in the iron lung, but God brought him out to give hope & courage to many. I know he suffered alot but rarely mentioned it. He went to work, completed his medical school he was doing at the time, but they did not want him to continue. Graduated and did his residency in NYC at Rusk institute. Look magazine (March 22, 1955) did an article on him during the polio epidemic. Dr. Glenn G. Reynolds, P.M.&R. He was an inspiration to me, his attitude was upbeat and cheerful. Your testimony is also a great inspiration. Thank you.
Wow, that's a wonderful story about your dad. It sounds like he was a very special man. There is great wisdom in that powerful poem. I love it, too. Thanks for your encouragement.
@@ElinorYoung Dear Elinor, your story really inspired me!! I too have bad legs, which have gotten worse while I'm in the place God has called me to be!! I've felt so down recently because of everything!! I now realise that if God can use you He can use me too - bad legs and all!! Thank you, and may God continue to bless and use you!! XXXX
@@ElinorYoung I shared your story with my adopted mum and prayer partner when I phoned her tonight, and she was VERY encouraged by it too!! Thank you again, sister, and may God continue to bless you and use you!! XXXX
So needed to hear this “who the Lord calls He will use”... I have been disillusioned, disappointed & depressed by increased pain & decreased mobility ... frustrated with feeling like I can’t do the things I thought I would do for my family & for God now that I have retired ...But yes of course God knows... “my Bad legs” might be exactly the perfect encouragement for someone... love her courage & unshakable faith 🤗
I’m in tears again hearing your recount of how God chose you , precious Elinor, to be His servant and slave, and used your weakness to advance His Kingdom for His Glory! Hallelujah. Amen. God so loved His People in Papua that He gave you to them to help Him save souls!!! Hallelujah. Amen. Soli Deo Gloria🪅🎉🎊 Praise The Lord. He has called you into His ministry for you to teach Bible and to minister to polio survivors! Amen. Amen. Amen.
@@ElinorYoung my dear sis Elinor, you are the only living woman missionary whom Lord has brought to me through His Kind Providence - HeartCry & my beloved brother Paul washer. Lord also brought me to know about saints Jim Elliot, Elizabeth Elliot, Amy Carmichael, and their good works but have gone before us. Praise The Lord. Lord brought me to brother Paul in 2020 after He called me out from a Bible liar building in Singapore. Since then, until this moment, 5 years of sitting under brother Paul bold, faithful and truthful preaching and teaching of Lord and His Words and hearing and seeing his heart cry for more workers for the Gospel fields, my heart was and has been fired up for Lord and wanted to live for Lord and work for His Cause! Lord’s Willing, I will write you, my dear sis Elinor, next year after I have settled most of my personal matters and after Lord has answered clearly to my petitions to Him. Hallelujah. Amen. Watching you talking at 9 Mile Falls Community Church on 22/5/22. You are always zesty and bright when you talked about our Lord and His Promises that have come to pass in your life, supported by His Words ! Hallelujah. Amen.
God is amazing. His power is definitely made perfect in weaknesses. If He calls you, He will use you irrespective of your weakness or disability. God be praised
Oh how Wonderful ! ! ! I can't put into words what I feel ! But I do know, whatever happens, we have a choice of how we look at it. When I was 9, I was on a balcony when it broke and I came tumbling down! For years and years I was angry with 2 of the ppl that were there, and started Laughing! An Angel told me to lay Extremely Still - no problem, I couldn't move anyway! So God healed me, I walked away Angry! Many years later, God let me know I needed to think this through... Turns out God gave them that laughter to keep them from grabbing me or shaking me - I would have died ! ! ! ! Thank God for Laughter ! ! ! !
I have an Aunt and a Uncle that both ran into the house from getting the mail, both fell to the floor, it was Polio. My uncle fully recovered, my Aunt was in an iron lung for a long time. She never fully recovered. She was in a wheelchair the rest of her life. She went on to marry and had 2 kids. She was a Christian and had a wonderful testimony. She’s in heaven now, looking forward to seeing her again in heaven.
Thank you for sharing your story about your aunt and uncle! How wonderful! Another inspirational story! And I love the story of this Elinor!!! Don’t you?! She was a real inspiration! Or is a real inspiration! I don’t think or know if she has passed away to the other side?! She makes me think of Mother Theresa!
One at a time, take the fist step God tells you. Then the next. Then the next... He won't show you the whole journey at once. Just one step at a time..
I love these testimonies of God working through His chosen instruments. God chooses the un accepted by people so that He receives all the glory because He is the One doing His work. They humble me for their faith and obedience.
Amen. My grandparents came to know Christ as their savior after world war 2 when missionaries came to our country and share the gospel. Forever grateful to God for sending those missionaries all over the world.
I read today about Master giving out tallents to his servants. i thought about not our natural abilities but supernatural in our infirmities. i was greatly encouraged by this testimony of God's capabilities thru our inabilities. Praise God
Resurrected God made my father (1st generation) a disciple in 1955, May 29 at 3:20 pm. A single Gospel worker from Detroit, Michigan helped my Dad to understand the goodnews. My Dad saved. He tore Bible, he burnt the Bible but Mark 10:45 changed his life.
Wow! What a beautiful testimony of faith and trust in our Great God! He called and equipped a wonderful woman! I’m so glad to have seen this story. Thank you and God bless you always.
What a beautiful, wonderful, awesome testimony of how God can use us for the expansion of His kingdom on earth. May God bless you ever so mightily in every area of your life.
Thank you so much, Elizabeth. God's greatest blessing to me is the wonderful privilege of being His servant on behalf of His kingdom. Nothing could be greater!
This blessed me tremendously. We are a missionary family preparing to return to the field again. I have worked in Irian Jaya and honor Elinor for her work. The good days and the difficult. Elinor - may your crown shine forever.
What a blessing! We knew an evangelist that had polio as a child. He was crippled (his words). He used crutches and wore leg braces. He could sing and play piano. He often said that his parents didn't treat him special but made him do things for himself - like get his own drink of water at night. They had a swimming pool built so that he could swim to increase endurance and strength. He traveled the country for many years preaching the gospel. He is in Heaven now.
Wow, what a remarkable example of strength, love, and testimony that you have Dear sweet sister. You faught thru your challenges, and you are a great example to others, and they to you. The Lord used you with all your challenges, to be a gift to so many people, even to me.. Our Lord used you to touched so many lives, as you touched their's, and they touched your's with love, with the Spirit, the Gospel. There is no greater work and Love. In your challenges you have accomplished so much. You carried on and let the Lord work thru you...l am so greatful that l have been blessed to see and know your wonderful story. And see your strength, determination to ctr, and now to share it with the World.❤🙏 thank God for wonderful people like you....
Thank you, Rose. What God will do never fails to amaze me. I know He CAN do all things, but to see that he WILL do what He does through us leaves me jaw-dropped. What a great Lord we serve!
Ms. Young came to a church here in Austin, TX -- Grace Bible Church -- in 2016 or 2017. It was so interesting and inspiring listening to her testimony! What an amazing woman.
Such a moving story. I have always loved missionaries. Brother Norman, a missionary I knew, had polio when he was a baby. Followed the Lord's call and served as a missionary in the Middle East for decades. It is an honor to know these who serve God so mightily.
Bless you Dear Sister , Elinor .. I've been looking at my God , wondering what he has for me ? I remember those days of polio . I was about 6 yrs.. but mine is a back , which is called . Scoliosis I brace on my back for many years .. never straighten , much pain . I was able to Marry and give birth to 2 Sons . Praise the Lord , he's Good . My saddness really came when my beloved husband left me on our 25 wedding anniversary .. my heart broke that day . Then I was diagnosed with bipolar mental health .. at the time had know idea what I had . Kept searching for my through much Prayer .. I'm still waiting upon the Lord to my calling .. unless offering up my Crosses for the Nation and World, my heart loves children of All . Patients and Caring for All of God's anointing .
I'm an old lady now and I still miss my second grade friend Esther who had polio. We moved away and I never saw her again but I've always wondered what ever happened to Esther. I never knew her last name.
One of my parents has cerebral palsy, been on crutches/wheelchair entire life. That person has led more kids to Christ than anyone I know. Never, ever count someone out if God calls them.
Elinor, thank you for visiting Spokane Baptist church on the hill. Very inspiring Thank you for your story, may you be blessed more and more. Praise God.
Elinor, thank you for being faithful to the Lord. Only in Eternity, will we see the full picture of what the Lord accomplished through our obedience to His call. Terry Harder worked for World Team many years & is my Brother-in-law. "When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be, when we all see Jesus, we'll Sing and SHOUT the Victory"!!!
Hi Elinor, good to hear from you!!! When I watched your 22 min video 3 months ago, I screen shotted your pic, intending to send it to my Sis & Bro in law but just now sent your Utube link to them & saw your response. Would love to visit with you & your loved ones but I may have to wait till ETERNITY! May the Lord bless you mightily with His loving, peaceful presence!.. Now & For Ever! Deborah
I’m filled with gratitude and love for the Lord. So many times we go through things and don’t know what the Lord has in store. As Romans 8 brings out he uses it for good. Praise the Lord for the work he has done through Elinor. Lord do your work in me, and through me, and please accomplish “your will” for my life, help me walk it out.
Thank you, Donna. Yes, we can't see around the corners of hard times - or good ones, either - but we always know God has a plan that He'll show us one day and we will be awed. - Elinor
Oh, Sister - I SO look forward to see the rewards/treasure that you have laid up in Heaven! God Bless you and Thank you for being faithful to our Saviour, Jesus Christ!
So glad I stumbled across your story. That was a 3 or 4 tissue story. Very moving and an inspiration to me. Thank you for your love and service for the gospel message. Heaven only knows all the people you have and will lead to the Lord through your translation work. God bless you and thanks.
What a beautiful story, what a beautiful life, what a beautiful woman, what a beautiful people! Wow! thank you for sharing. God is in control of all things for his purpose & glory.
@@ElinorYoung our family is knocking on doors to see where God is calling us (we initially thought that place was Papua New Guinea.). Your testimony is such an encouragement and a great reminder that God can use ANYTHING to bring Himself glory - even bad legs! Thank you for sharing!
@@ladyhen76 Wow, Christy, keep knocking until you find the right one.. So glad my story was an encouragement to you. And yes, God can use ANYTHING for His glory. May you find His place for you.
My friends Jerry and Ethel Reeder we’re missionaries to Papau Indonesia. He was a bush pilot for 17 years and just recently published his first book Friend of the Wind. Amazing stories!!
I just checked on fb and your name came right up bc I see Jerry is your friend!!! I love hearing them tell their stories! Do you have a book? I went on RUclips and watched everything I could about Bornea and Papua . We just visited them and had Amazing time!! I am a missionary. We lived in Haiti. I cry when I hear about any unreached people group !!
Thanks for your Messenger comment too, Becky. How fun that you are friends with Reeders. I do want to get and read his book. I have no doubt that, as you say, the stories are amazing. Our God is! Thanks for letting me know the connection.
@@ElinorYoung Hi Elinor! I’m Martha Johns’ younger sister, Lauri. I was at Prairie 2 years in high school and 1 year in Bible school. So good to hear of your missionary work!
My brother had paralyzing Polio. We lived close to a school. He would watch the children play.He said he would cry and cry because he had been told, he would never walk again. The Lord spoke to my Dad your son will never walk and play like those children at the school playground., unless you get willing to go PREACH my Word. When Dad got willing to Evangalize and preach the Gospel. Hands were laid upon him, THE POWER OF GOD INSTANTLY HEALED HIM. HE STOOD TO HIS FEET AND WAS HEALED AND WALKED COMPLETELY HEALED. He was able to go to that same school and play ball. Like the comments-- Its truly what God wants. How wonderful to read of a life given to the work of the Lord !! Thanks
I am just finding this story 2 years later. Thank you for sharing your story. How I wish I had had a clear call from God to do SOMETHING, when I was young. Now I am nearly 50, have been unemployed/under-employed for 10 years, and have nothing to show for my life. It makes me so sad. You are blessed to have done this work! I am so glad you were able to get back for one more visit. It must've been so hard to leave. But you have the hope of seeing these dear brothers and sister in eternity one day! This was wonderful. I am so glad I came upon it!
Hello, Yesica -- Thank you so much for commenting and introducing yourself. You are nearly 50, you said. That tells me you have a LOT of good years left to help advance God's kingdom. It doesn't have to be traditional or big. I do a lot from my bed through my laptop. Things others never see except the people it is meant for. Sometimes just one person. Make an impact for God in one person's life and who knows what may happen?! It could spread around the world. Write down what you most like to do and ask God to show you how to use it. He'll do that. You have a long, happy future ahead.
NEVER too late....my grandmother is missionary powered by the Holy Spirit and she is making a huge impact! She started in her 50s....(: her name is Maria Dusciuc, her testimony is actually on youtube here but it's in Romanian!
God, with his all knowing wisdom, does not always heal bodies for a reason. Elinor, our Father gave you a strong spirit and you knew how to serve him, to glorify him. I’m deeply touched by your life story. Thank you for sharing; God bless you ❤
So wonderful to come from such great parents who encouraged you and allowed you to be who you were. I was born in 1937 and remember the polio epidemic and seeing a young person in an iron lung. Amazing story of faith starting at a young age and a person who never gave up. God bless you.
*I find it so inspiring (well, her whole story obviously!!) but I really find it inspiring that only after they gave up their daughter 100% to Him did her health improve :) and also, I loved how they didn't ever say she couldn't do something. I love this story, thank you so much for uploading! God bless you, and the Young family :)*
Thank you so much for responding. You picked up on a most important truth. By the way, are you the blogger by this name? Good job! Well written and interesting.
Wow, thank you Missionary Elinor... In accepting the Lord's call into missionary work, one of the things we must always do is not giving attention to the physical challenges we may have found ourselves into. Not to as well give ear to those around us, who might have not seen what we might have seen and heard. "WHO THE LORD CALLS HE WILL USE"
Elinor Young You've got an Amazing name. El that represents God's name. Young That represents God's looks. The Ancient of Ages is young looking. You have that for your Sirname / Father's name. Will share this story as you have required. With Love. SSA.
WOW! _''Theres no better thing in the WORLD!!''_
We sure do!!!
Thanks God you sent Elinor, the brave and strong missionary woman with a loving heart for our people, Papua. Her works for your glory only. Praise be to the Lord..
Love her perspective of how God turned her weaknesses into His glory! She presents it as exciting! It is!! In our weakness, He is strong! Praise the Lord! Beautiful testimony!
Yes, it IS exciting to use our weakness for His glory and to demonstrate His power.
"Whom God calls, he uses"
-Elinor
How true!
Amen ❤
A wonderful testimony to the reality of a God who loves and cares for His children! Bless you for your faithfulness!
Thanks so much Elinor. I am a missionary in Perú. I have been here for over 20 years. Nothing compares to serving Jesus on the mission field.
Absolutely!! I have found that to be truer than true. Thanks for saying "hi."
Awesome 👏🏽 God bless your heart and multiply harvest of souls to you in the field where you are serving. Amen 🙏🏽
I praise God for what you are doing for his Glory .
L❤vd this story. Amazing.
Missionaries have nice easy lives today. Free money and exotic places.
Very much blessed by Elinor's story. When I was 13 years old my parents were on staff at Prairie Bible Institute. We lived just beside the A-dorm. As we walked to church we would often see Elinor, with her crutches, heroically throwing her legs forward.
In '69 my parents left PBI to go to the Netherlands where my father is still active as an evangelist, now 94.
Later on my (nurse) wife and I served at a mission school in Ghana for 10 years., and we can well relate to the love she felt for the people.
I was so touched to see my grandparent's picture, my mom and uncles in the video! To God's glory! In Brazil, where they've worked and died, out of love for the Brazilian people and for the Lord.
My Mom and Dad respected your grandparents greatly.
Amazing love and really grateful for your grandparents to be working in the mission.Blessings to your famiy
Thank God for the love u mom had for the people of Brazil. They are amazing people!
Pray for the country of Brazil. Now, the COMUNISTS wanted to take control. But, God is BIG!
I got polio when I was 2 years and now I'm 37 I'm experiencing after effect that theateing my life please pray for me I don't if it's Post polio syndrome I have some symptoms of PPS but please pray for me for God's mercy and healing power. Lord Jesus have mercy
It's the vaccines
God has the Power to Heal He has the Power to do Miracles ❤
How are you?
"Whom the Lord calls, He will use."
💥💖
I’ve also heard it said the Lord equips. He know exactly what we need to touch the people He calls to touch.
True !
Thank you for your sacrifice sister Elinor❤️🙏🙏
Thank YOU!
Beautiful and blessed! I love her story. The work that God begins, He will finished.
I am a missionary to Africa, Kenya, and Moldova.
And i live to share JESUS NAME.
MATHEW 28:18-20
Yes! We are truly blessed to have the privilege of serving the Lord in this way.
God is so intentional!! This is why he saved you!
Yes, it is!!
Dear sister, your story and your testimony brings tears to my eyes, joy to my heart and gratitude and deep respect for your obedience to the Lord calling for your life, a life well lived, you are precious my dear sister, much love from Melbourne Australia
WHAT A DAY THAT WILL BE WHEN YOU SEE JESUS, WHAT A TESTIMONY
Amen - what a day is coming!
I asked God for strength that I might achieve,
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do great things.
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy.
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for-but everything that I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.
This was my dad's favorite poem. He had polio too when I was 4 yrs old and was in a wheelchair the rest of his life til he died at aged 89.
He was in the iron lung, but God brought him out to give hope & courage to many. I know he suffered alot but rarely mentioned it. He went to work, completed his medical school he was doing at the time, but they did not want him to continue. Graduated and did his residency in NYC at Rusk institute.
Look magazine (March 22, 1955) did an article on him during the polio epidemic. Dr. Glenn G. Reynolds, P.M.&R. He was an inspiration to me, his attitude was upbeat and cheerful. Your testimony is also a great inspiration. Thank you.
Wow, that's a wonderful story about your dad. It sounds like he was a very special man. There is great wisdom in that powerful poem. I love it, too. Thanks for your encouragement.
Being thankful for my weaknesses and remembering that God can use them- what a great reminder! Thank you!!!!
“Who the Lord calls He will use”!
That’s so touched my heart .... I have been praying that for my children for years
In Jesus, ALL things are possible
Yes, God certainly knows what He is doing.
@@ElinorYoung Dear Elinor, your story really inspired me!! I too have bad legs, which have gotten worse while I'm in the place God has called me to be!! I've felt so down recently because of everything!! I now realise that if God can use you He can use me too - bad legs and all!! Thank you, and may God continue to bless and use you!! XXXX
@@nadiabrook7871 I'm so glad it helped you, Nadia. Yes, God can and will use us no matter what, if we open that door to Him. - Elinor
@@ElinorYoung I shared your story with my adopted mum and prayer partner when I phoned her tonight, and she was VERY encouraged by it too!! Thank you again, sister, and may God continue to bless you and use you!! XXXX
@@nadiabrook7871 Thank you for sharing that with me. You just passed on the encouragement!
Wow ! what a blessing this woman has become to the people she served and a great encouragement to the body of Christ . Glory to God .
Yes. Glory to God. -- Elinor
I've watched that so many times plus her interview with Paul Washer and her spirit just radiates God's love
Oh that we would always show God's love. One day - in Heaven - we will!!
So needed to hear this “who the Lord calls He will use”...
I have been disillusioned, disappointed & depressed by increased pain & decreased mobility ... frustrated with feeling like I can’t do the things I thought I would do for my family & for God now that I have retired ...But yes of course God knows... “my Bad legs” might be exactly the perfect encouragement for someone... love her courage & unshakable faith 🤗
I'm so glad "Bad Legs" helped you see that. Yes - let His light shine through and encourage others. - Elinor
God knows your desire in your heart.
@@thereserocks6253 Yes, and for me, He put that desire there.
It's never too Lord with our God 🙏🙏
I have bad legs too not from polio but neuropathy, what a incredible story. Loved this!
Excellent, ty so much for sharing that..I've always been told that God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called..you're living proof of that
My hope is that people see that.
I’m in tears again hearing your recount of how God chose you , precious Elinor, to be His servant and slave, and used your weakness to advance His Kingdom for His Glory! Hallelujah. Amen.
God so loved His People in Papua that He gave you to them to help Him save souls!!! Hallelujah. Amen.
Soli Deo Gloria🪅🎉🎊
Praise The Lord. He has called you into His ministry for you to teach Bible and to minister to polio survivors! Amen. Amen. Amen.
Thank you so much. This is an encouragement to me. - Elinor
@@ElinorYoung so love ya my dear Elinor.. ❤️❤️❤️
@@ElinorYoung my dear sis Elinor, you are the only living woman missionary whom Lord has brought to me through His Kind Providence - HeartCry & my beloved brother Paul washer. Lord also brought me to know about saints Jim Elliot, Elizabeth Elliot, Amy Carmichael, and their good works but have gone before us. Praise The Lord.
Lord brought me to brother Paul in 2020 after He called me out from a Bible liar building in Singapore. Since then, until this moment, 5 years of sitting under brother Paul bold, faithful and truthful preaching and teaching of Lord and His Words and hearing and seeing his heart cry for more workers for the Gospel fields, my heart was and has been fired up for Lord and wanted to live for Lord and work for His Cause! Lord’s Willing, I will write you, my dear sis Elinor, next year after I have settled most of my personal matters and after Lord has answered clearly to my petitions to Him. Hallelujah. Amen.
Watching you talking at 9 Mile Falls Community Church on 22/5/22. You are always zesty and bright when you talked about our Lord and His Promises that have come to pass in your life, supported by His Words ! Hallelujah. Amen.
God is amazing. His power is definitely made perfect in weaknesses. If He calls you, He will use you irrespective of your weakness or disability. God be praised
True!!
Oh how Wonderful ! ! ! I can't put into words what I feel ! But I do know, whatever happens, we have a choice of how we look at it. When I was 9, I was on a balcony when it broke and I came tumbling down! For years and years I was angry with 2 of the ppl that were there, and started Laughing! An Angel told me to lay Extremely Still - no problem, I couldn't move anyway! So God healed me, I walked away Angry! Many years later, God let me know I needed to think this through... Turns out God gave them that laughter to keep them from grabbing me or shaking me - I would have died ! ! ! ! Thank God for Laughter ! ! ! !
Wow, that's a remarkable story. Yes, God guides every detail of our lives.
I have an Aunt and a Uncle that both ran into the house from getting the mail, both fell to the floor, it was Polio. My uncle fully recovered, my Aunt was in an iron lung for a long time. She never fully recovered. She was in a wheelchair the rest of her life. She went on to marry and had 2 kids. She was a Christian and had a wonderful testimony. She’s in heaven now, looking forward to seeing her again in heaven.
Oh, wow, what a story. I look forward to meeting your aunt in Heaven.. We will have a lot to share! - Elinor
Thank you for sharing your story about your aunt and uncle! How wonderful! Another inspirational story! And I love the story of this Elinor!!! Don’t you?! She was a real inspiration! Or is a real inspiration! I don’t think or know if she has passed away to the other side?! She makes me think of Mother Theresa!
What a beautiful story. What a beautiful woman. What a beautiful God we serve!
Yes. He is wonderful indeed.
All Glory to God! Praying that God uses us as a family for winning souls.
Amen, Venita.
Been praying about being a missionary for 25+ years. Still waiting
One at a time, take the fist step God tells you. Then the next. Then the next... He won't show you the whole journey at once. Just one step at a time..
Father God has sure made you a blessing Elinor.! Thank you :)
Thank you, Curt. He has certainly blessed me, and am so glad that is spreading to others. - Elinor
Thank You for your TESTIMONY ❤✝️❤️📖📚🎺👑
I love these testimonies of God working through His chosen instruments. God chooses the un accepted by people so that He receives all the glory because He is the One doing His work. They humble me for their faith and obedience.
Yes. And what a privilege to be a chosen one.
What an amazing life and way God used her. And. What an amazing attitude she had -- even with them running down the mountain with her.
Thank you, Sharon. Yes, what God does is amazing indeed. Glad you liked the run-down-the-mountain story. :-) -Elinor
So Amazing How God can use our weakness for His Glory!! I am looking forward to that. Thank you Elinor for honouring God's Call!
Thank you, Evans. He wants ALL of us to be blessed by serving him, whether others see what we do or not.
Praise God for missionaries like you.👍♥️🥰😊🙏🏽
God calls and empowers beyond what we can imagine.
Amen. My grandparents came to know Christ as their savior after world war 2 when missionaries came to our country and share the gospel. Forever grateful to God for sending those missionaries all over the world.
@@graceweber2822 What an encuraging story for all missionaries. May God send more into all the world.
I've come to know the Lord thru missionaries . I actually remember the name of the one who prayed for me.
@@yanniemullin2189 Wow, that is so encouraging. Wonderful.
I read today about Master giving out tallents to his servants. i thought about not our natural abilities but supernatural in our infirmities. i was greatly encouraged by this testimony of God's capabilities thru our inabilities. Praise God
That's wonderful, Yurly. That is a great way to apply the parable. - Elinor
Such a rich, genuine person, thank God we have those plenty in Christian church. Amin ♥️ 🌺💒🌹
Resurrected God made my father (1st generation) a disciple in 1955, May 29 at 3:20 pm.
A single Gospel worker from Detroit, Michigan helped my Dad to understand the goodnews. My Dad saved.
He tore Bible, he burnt the Bible but Mark 10:45 changed his life.
Yes. He can save anyone!
What a wonderful and inspiring life Elinor has had, all glory to Our Great God!
Yes, God is the one who is behind everything we do for Him. ❤
Wow! What a beautiful testimony of faith and trust in our Great God! He called and equipped a wonderful woman! I’m so glad to have seen this story. Thank you and God bless you always.
Thank you. Yes, I am greatly blessed.
What a submitted, committed woman. Thus is the 1st time I ever heard of her
I hope it shows that we don't have to be famous to serve and shine for the Lord. Love that!
Proves that GOD "IS" our strenght and fortitude.
Yes!
What a beautiful, wonderful, awesome testimony of how God can use us for the expansion of His kingdom on earth. May God bless you ever so mightily in every area of your life.
Thank you so much, Elizabeth. God's greatest blessing to me is the wonderful privilege of being His servant on behalf of His kingdom. Nothing could be greater!
Glory to God for this life changing story.
This blessed me tremendously. We are a missionary family preparing to return to the field again. I have worked in Irian Jaya and honor Elinor for her work. The good days and the difficult. Elinor - may your crown shine forever.
Wow, thank you, Jason. Did we ever cross paths? You are probably much younger than me. :-) God bless your work for Him! May you find it joy as I have.
@@ElinorYoung we did not have the privilege to cross paths until just now on RUclips :-)
@@jasonb5645 One day in Gory.
What a blessing!
We knew an evangelist that had polio as a child. He was crippled (his words). He used crutches and wore leg braces. He could sing and play piano. He often said that his parents didn't treat him special but made him do things for himself - like get his own drink of water at night. They had a swimming pool built so that he could swim to increase endurance and strength. He traveled the country for many years preaching the gospel. He is in Heaven now.
Wow. I would love to have chatted with him.
Wow, what a remarkable example of strength, love, and testimony that you have Dear sweet sister. You faught thru your challenges, and you are a great example to others, and they to you. The Lord used you with all your challenges, to be a gift to so many people, even to me.. Our Lord used you to touched so many lives, as you touched their's, and they touched your's with love, with the Spirit, the Gospel. There is no greater work and Love. In your challenges you have accomplished so much. You carried on and let the Lord work thru you...l am so greatful that l have been blessed to see and know your wonderful story. And see your strength, determination to ctr, and now to share it with the World.❤🙏 thank God for wonderful people like you....
Thank you, Rose. What God will do never fails to amaze me. I know He CAN do all things, but to see that he WILL do what He does through us leaves me jaw-dropped. What a great Lord we serve!
Ms. Young came to a church here in Austin, TX -- Grace Bible Church -- in 2016 or 2017. It was so interesting and inspiring listening to her testimony! What an amazing woman.
I still enjoy the memories of that time.
The book of Elinor's story is equally amazing....Running on Broken Legs by Elinor Young. Thank you.
Thanks for the endorsement!
Such a moving story. I have always loved missionaries. Brother Norman, a missionary I knew, had polio when he was a baby. Followed the Lord's call and served as a missionary in the Middle East for decades. It is an honor to know these who serve God so mightily.
Bless you Dear Sister , Elinor .. I've been looking at my God , wondering what he has for me ? I remember those days of polio . I was about 6 yrs.. but mine is a back , which is called . Scoliosis I brace on my back for many years .. never straighten , much pain . I was able to Marry and give birth to 2 Sons . Praise the Lord , he's Good . My saddness really came when my beloved husband left me on our 25 wedding anniversary .. my heart broke that day . Then I was diagnosed with bipolar mental health .. at the time had know idea what I had . Kept searching for my through much Prayer .. I'm still waiting upon the Lord to my calling .. unless offering up my Crosses for the Nation and World, my heart loves children of All . Patients and Caring for All of God's anointing .
Oh Diane, I'm so sorry you have had to suffer in that way. May God use that for your good and His glory.
Thank you so much.
Good example of God's Love and Gift of Caring.❤❤❤
I'm an old lady now and I still miss my second grade friend Esther who had polio. We moved away and I never saw her again but I've always wondered what ever happened to Esther. I never knew her last name.
One of my parents has cerebral palsy, been on crutches/wheelchair entire life. That person has led more kids to Christ than anyone I know. Never, ever count someone out if God calls them.
Boy, a big AMEN! to that!!
Thanking God for a Beautiful sister in Christ. ❤
Praise The Lord dear Elinor you have done really wonderful work for God, great inspiration for me. Thank you.
You are welcome, Vijjaya. I'm so glad the story blessed you. - Elinor
Hail jejus
What an insipiring story! Now, this is what it means to be a real Woman of God :)
Thank you, Silvia. - Elinor
Thank you, Silvia. I certainly trust that the Lord shines through.
Yes. Woman of God.
Thank the Lord for His enabling for you and His people to serve together. Peter from Singapore
Yes!
I praise God for using His faithful servant, Elinor.
Thank you, Susanna.
Elinor, thank you for visiting Spokane Baptist church on the hill. Very inspiring Thank you for your story, may you be blessed more and more. Praise God.
It was absolutely wonderful being with you all. Your love for the Lord moved me deeply. Thank you!
❤❤ A big thank you !!!!
Thank you for sharing this.
God bless her. She's a saint.
A saint along with every child of God.
Elinor, thank you for being faithful to the Lord. Only in Eternity, will we see the full picture of what the Lord accomplished through our obedience to His call.
Terry Harder worked for World Team many years & is my Brother-in-law.
"When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be, when we all see Jesus, we'll Sing and SHOUT the Victory"!!!
Wow, thank you, and I love the World Team connection. Yes, we WILL sing and shout the victory!!
Hi Elinor, good to hear from you!!! When I watched your 22 min video 3 months ago, I screen shotted your pic, intending to send it to my Sis & Bro in law but just now sent your Utube link to them & saw your response. Would love to visit with you & your loved ones but I may have to wait till ETERNITY!
May the Lord bless you mightily with His loving, peaceful presence!..
Now & For Ever!
Deborah
I was so blessed by Elinor’s story. What a truly beautiful woman and what a glory to the Lord. She is a blessing to all. 🥲💕
Thank you, Susan.
Great testimony. God is great.
Yes, He is!!
Wonderful, what a beautyful story Elinor, so touching! God bless you!!!
Thank you, Petra. And may God bless you, too.
Trust in GOD Power.
I’m filled with gratitude and love for the Lord. So many times we go through things and don’t know what the Lord has in store. As Romans 8 brings out he uses it for good. Praise the Lord for the work he has done through Elinor. Lord do your work in me, and through me, and please accomplish “your will” for my life, help me walk it out.
Thank you, Donna. Yes, we can't see around the corners of hard times - or good ones, either - but we always know God has a plan that He'll show us one day and we will be awed. - Elinor
Oh, Sister - I SO look forward to see the rewards/treasure that you have laid up in Heaven! God Bless you and Thank you for being faithful to our Saviour, Jesus Christ!
Thank you. You just blessed ME! - Elinor
So glad I stumbled across your story. That was a 3 or 4 tissue story. Very moving and an inspiration to me. Thank you for your love and service for the gospel message. Heaven only knows all the people you have and will lead to the Lord through your translation work. God bless you and thanks.
Thank you, Mark. Yes, only Heaven knows. I often hear from young Kimyals who tell me "thank you." I am extremely blessed.
@@ElinorYoung Thank you for your life which is such a blessing. Its moves my heart for mission! Please pray for me 🙏
@@deallenge320 Absolutely, Deal. And thank you for sharing this with me.
The most incredible woman in the World.So inspired to me,thankyou so much!!!!
Thank you, but remember that God is the incredible One. I'm glad you saw that.
What a beautiful story, what a beautiful life, what a beautiful woman, what a beautiful people! Wow! thank you for sharing. God is in control of all things for his purpose & glory.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Trish, and I trust that others you share it with will see that God wants our weakness to reshape it into His glory.
@@ElinorYoung our family is knocking on doors to see where God is calling us (we initially thought that place was Papua New Guinea.). Your testimony is such an encouragement and a great reminder that God can use ANYTHING to bring Himself glory - even bad legs! Thank you for sharing!
@@ladyhen76 Wow, Christy, keep knocking until you find the right one.. So glad my story was an encouragement to you. And yes, God can use ANYTHING for His glory. May you find His place for you.
My friends Jerry and Ethel Reeder we’re missionaries to Papau Indonesia. He was a bush pilot for 17 years and just recently published his first book Friend of the Wind. Amazing stories!!
I just checked on fb and your name came right up bc I see Jerry is your friend!!! I love hearing them tell their stories! Do you have a book? I went on RUclips and watched everything I could about Bornea and Papua . We just visited them and had Amazing time!! I am a missionary. We lived in Haiti. I cry when I hear about any unreached people group !!
Thanks for your Messenger comment too, Becky. How fun that you are friends with Reeders. I do want to get and read his book. I have no doubt that, as you say, the stories are amazing. Our God is! Thanks for letting me know the connection.
The point about surrender...so true. 😢😭
Yes, hard for us humans.
The wonderful wisdom of God.
I so enjoyed hearing this and seeing
these beautiful people. Thank you
for sharing this.
You are so right - God's wonderful wisdom making a way for the Kimyal people to hear the Gospel. Only God could do that.
What a very moving story and testimony. I will never forget it and more importantly, God will never forget your service of love.
Thank you.
I went to the same Bible school as Elinor. As an younger classmate, I’m sure she doesn’t remember me, but I remember her well! Amazing lady!
I'll look you up in my Prairians!
@@ElinorYoung Hi Elinor! I’m Martha Johns’ younger sister, Lauri. I was at Prairie 2 years in high school and 1 year in Bible school. So good to hear of your missionary work!
😭😭😭who God calls, He uses!!!
👏👏Do all to the glory of God!!
So encouraging! Beautiful testimony.
Thank you!
Thanking God for your ❤ and life layed down for Jesus!!
Thank you!
My brother had paralyzing Polio. We lived close to a school. He would watch the children play.He said he would cry and cry because he had been told, he would never walk again. The Lord spoke to my Dad your son will never walk and play like those children at the school playground., unless you get willing to go PREACH my Word. When Dad got willing to Evangalize and preach the Gospel. Hands were laid upon him, THE POWER OF GOD INSTANTLY HEALED HIM. HE STOOD TO HIS FEET AND WAS HEALED AND WALKED COMPLETELY HEALED.
He was able to go to that same school and play ball.
Like the comments-- Its truly what God wants.
How wonderful to read of a life given to the work of the Lord !!
Thanks
What an unusual story. You're right - God knows what is the best for each of us.
This story makes my tears roll down from my cheeks😭
amazing. hallelujah.
I am just finding this story 2 years later. Thank you for sharing your story. How I wish I had had a clear call from God to do SOMETHING, when I was young. Now I am nearly 50, have been unemployed/under-employed for 10 years, and have nothing to show for my life. It makes me so sad.
You are blessed to have done this work! I am so glad you were able to get back for one more visit. It must've been so hard to leave. But you have the hope of seeing these dear brothers and sister in eternity one day!
This was wonderful. I am so glad I came upon it!
Hello, Yesica -- Thank you so much for commenting and introducing yourself. You are nearly 50, you said. That tells me you have a LOT of good years left to help advance God's kingdom. It doesn't have to be traditional or big. I do a lot from my bed through my laptop. Things others never see except the people it is meant for. Sometimes just one person. Make an impact for God in one person's life and who knows what may happen?! It could spread around the world. Write down what you most like to do and ask God to show you how to use it. He'll do that. You have a long, happy future ahead.
NEVER too late....my grandmother is missionary powered by the Holy Spirit and she is making a huge impact! She started in her 50s....(: her name is Maria Dusciuc, her testimony is actually on youtube here but it's in Romanian!
I am only now coming back to this video and seeing your conment. (RUclips didn't send me notification. ) Thank you for your kind response.
Wow, thank you!
God bless you
Such a humble, unassuming servant and an inspiration to all.
As the Apostle Paul said, "Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God." Romans 15:17 NIV
@@ElinorYoung God's love shines through you, Elinor. I see how they came to love God, as you showed them through your example how God loves them.
@@elizabethblane201 Thank you, Elizabeth. I certainly did come to love them deeply.
This is super powerful, I am so sorry for limiting God in my life.
Glad it spoke to you.
Amen.
Inspiring story... Thank you for sharing.
Thank you -- and you're welcome!
God, with his all knowing wisdom, does not always heal bodies for a reason. Elinor, our Father gave you a strong spirit and you knew how to serve him, to glorify him. I’m deeply touched by your life story. Thank you for sharing; God bless you ❤
You are so right. God knows what is best for our joy and His glory.
Thank you Elinor! You're an inspiration❤
Thank you Elizabeth. I trust the story shows today's young people that God can use them, too -- no matter what!
So wonderful to come from such great parents who encouraged you and allowed you to be who you were. I was born in 1937 and remember the polio epidemic and seeing a young person in an iron lung. Amazing story of faith starting at a young age and a person who never gave up. God bless you.
Yes, I am so grateful for parents who encouraged without coddling. Theirs was the faith that was strong.
*I find it so inspiring (well, her whole story obviously!!) but I really find it inspiring that only after they gave up their daughter 100% to Him did her health improve :) and also, I loved how they didn't ever say she couldn't do something. I love this story, thank you so much for uploading! God bless you, and the Young family :)*
Thank you so much for responding. You picked up on a most important truth. By the way, are you the blogger by this name? Good job! Well written and interesting.
God is great. Elinor, God has blesed my soul through your testimony. I feel humbled.
And may He continue to bless you, Fredie. - Elinor
I’m so touched
❤
It was very good story and may God bless you and be with you
Thank you, John.
Thank you so much for posting. What a wonderful story of encouragement.
This video brought me to tears. God bless you Elinor. ❤
Thank you, Sharon. Believe me, I am greatly blessed every day.
Just lovely ❤Glory to Jesus Christ🙏
Indeed.
Thank you Lord, beautiful.
Yes, Thank you, Lord.
Wow, thank you Missionary Elinor...
In accepting the Lord's call into missionary work, one of the things we must always do is not giving attention to the physical challenges we may have found ourselves into. Not to as well give ear to those around us, who might have not seen what we might have seen and heard.
"WHO THE LORD CALLS HE WILL USE"
Yes, there are always people who will give us their reasons why we can't or shouldn't do what we know God has called us to do. But only He knows best!
Sure that's exactly so.
Wow, what a sweet person and a sweet story.
I'm glad it spoke to you, Sreejesh. And I hope you can find someone else to share it with. God bless you!
Elinor Young
You've got an Amazing name. El that represents God's name. Young That represents God's looks. The Ancient of Ages is young looking. You have that for your Sirname / Father's name. Will share this story as you have required. With Love. SSA.
Wow! What an inspiring story! And a special lady. This story brought tears to my eyes. God is so Good.
Thank you, Lisa. Yes, God is good indeed.