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Basilea Schlink

Basilea Schlink (1904 - 2001). German religious leader, writer, and co-founder of the Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary, born Klara Schlink in Darmstadt to a professor of mechanics. Raised Lutheran, she studied at Fröbelseminar in Kassel (1923) and Berlin’s Inner Mission girls’ school (1924), later earning a doctorate in psychology from Hamburg University in 1934 with a thesis on adolescent faith struggles. From 1933 to 1935, she led the Women’s Division of the German Student Christian Movement, resisting Nazi exclusion of Jewish Christians. In 1947, with Erika Madauss, she founded the Sisterhood in Darmstadt, taking the name Mother Basilea, growing it to 209 sisters across 11 global branches by 2001. Schlink authored over 60 books, including My All for Him, translated into 60 languages, and published tracts in 90. Her radio programs aired in 23 languages, emphasizing repentance and reconciliation, especially between Germans and Jews. Unmarried, she dedicated her life to prayer and ministry, shaping interdenominational Christian communities.
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In this video, Basilia Schlink discusses the power of prayer and its ability to bring about change in the lives of individuals and communities. She emphasizes that through prayer, one can move the arm of God and experience His redemption and freedom. Schlink shares personal experiences and testimonies of towns where revival broke out due to consistent and fervent prayer. She highlights the importance of recognizing prayer as a privilege and a gift from God, and encourages believers to approach prayer with faith and confidence in God's promises.
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God lives and works today. His heart is a fatherly heart, which is filled with love for His children, and His arm is a mighty arm that can be moved through His children's prayers. Listen to the following meditation by Basilia Schlint called, Allowed to Pray, My Greatest Happiness. A believer once said, Prayer is the greatest happiness of my life. And indeed it really is the greatest happiness and a great gift from God. It is a privilege to be allowed to pray. How amazing that the Father in heaven would make such an offer to us sinners. Ask and it shall be given you. If a millionaire made us such an offer we'd probably think, Now we'll never be in want again. What influence and power this man has. But now God is telling us, Ask, and I who have everything and can do everything will give it to you. What an opportunity. Our God is Lord of heaven and earth. He is omnipotent. Therefore it does make a difference whether we pray or not. The prayer of those whom God wills seal will bring the might of God to bear. Over 35 years ago, I had a traveling lecture ministry. I remember that during all the six years that I had this work, I only came across two towns where revival had broken out. When I asked, Why is there such life here? In both places I received the same answer. Here people have prayed together for revival every day for years. Is your city or congregation lacking spiritual life? Are few drug addicts being saved and set free in your city? It may be your fault. For through prayer you too have the power to move God's arm. Our Lord Jesus is standing before us in spirit saying, Come. It is my joy when you ask me to redeem you and others. I want to make you free. Come. Ask and receive so that you may be happy. I can't tell you how glad this knowledge has made me. When I have problems and don't know how to cope with them, I can tell my Father in heaven. My Father, this is so hard for me. It's depressing me and I don't see any way out. Nevertheless, Father, I trust you. I know that you always have a way out. I thank you that I can know right now that the help and solution will come. For you have promised us in Psalm 124, 8. Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. Amen. God's promises come true. Whatever He says, He'll do. My heart no doubt can hold about what He has taught. I know your word is sure. It is a rock secure. What you say comes about. Of that there is no doubt. Phoenix, Arizona 85028-4099. That's God Lives and Works Today, 9849 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85028-4099. God bless you.
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Basilea Schlink (1904 - 2001). German religious leader, writer, and co-founder of the Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary, born Klara Schlink in Darmstadt to a professor of mechanics. Raised Lutheran, she studied at Fröbelseminar in Kassel (1923) and Berlin’s Inner Mission girls’ school (1924), later earning a doctorate in psychology from Hamburg University in 1934 with a thesis on adolescent faith struggles. From 1933 to 1935, she led the Women’s Division of the German Student Christian Movement, resisting Nazi exclusion of Jewish Christians. In 1947, with Erika Madauss, she founded the Sisterhood in Darmstadt, taking the name Mother Basilea, growing it to 209 sisters across 11 global branches by 2001. Schlink authored over 60 books, including My All for Him, translated into 60 languages, and published tracts in 90. Her radio programs aired in 23 languages, emphasizing repentance and reconciliation, especially between Germans and Jews. Unmarried, she dedicated her life to prayer and ministry, shaping interdenominational Christian communities.