It was a sunny day like any other. Hubby and I were preparing to research at our local library, and then it happened--our world fell apart. Or that's how it felt.
Hubby slipped on black ice and sustained two violent falls, including a concussion, broken ribs and a deep wounding that resulted in breath-grabbing pain.
A Professor, who teaches adult students over the world, he rapidly spiraled in unexpected crisis. A former athlete, he could only walk across the floor using trekking poles. Typically a strong and courageous man, Hubby was weak and debilitated and I silently wondered if he would recover.
Later when we called to tell Dave about the accident, he related the unusual happenings earlier while he prayed.
With ice everywhere, others slipped that day too, and the ER was packed. Some patients suffered bleeding on the brain.
As serious as Hubby's injuries were, they could've been much worse. He could've died. As I looked into his spacey eyes, I was terrified.
Later we learned that while he lay on the cement unconscious something amazing occurred two thousand miles away. A serious and savvy young professional, my son Dave ( @chefdaveb) was in a cathedral praying for career guidance--and his personal prayer was interrupted.
Instead of praying solely for himself--Dave was suddenly impressed to pray for my Hubby. And as he prayed something unusual occurred. He sensed an amazing presence of Peace.
Dave was stunned and we were too. We truly believe that our loving Lord stepped into our Now--urged Dave to pray for a great need, and our loving Lord saved my Hubby's life.
During the long months of recovery, there were times I feared the worst, and wondered if my precious husband would ever recuperate.
Months later, my fears were eliminated when Hubby was tested to teach at another University. The highest score possible was 1000 points, and Hubby's score was 995. While observing the amazing results, I thanked God for the miracle of Hubby's recovery.
Do I fully understand prayer? No. But I believe in the powerful and literal impact of prayer-- of God loving us, hearing us and responding when we seek Him in prayer. Yes, I'm grateful for Someone greater than my own understanding.
I love this dynamic quote by Dr. Derek Prince, a Bible teacher and former Philosophy professor at the University of Cambridge:
"Prayer is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile of God's Power
directed at the person you are praying for."
"Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with men is possible with God' "
(Luke 18:27).
As Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom wrote:
"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."
Prayer:
"May your days, your trials, your heartaches, your joys, and all of life be touched by the Lord who is Peace."
--Bobbe Brooks-Fischle
