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Monday Musings~Miracles

Do you believe in miracles? I do. I believe in tiny little miracles and huge astronomical miracles. I believe in a mighty God who does great and miraculous things EVERYDAY. Sometimes we are just too busy or blinded to see the magnificence! I witnessed a miracle last week and thought I'd share it with you.

I was sent an email asking that I pray. You see, there was a sweet little five year old girl who was taken to the hospital by her parents because of flu-like symptoms. However, when they got there the family received the grim news...brain cancer. She was given 5 years to live MAX. The doctors had to run some tests to be sure but this seemed her fate. The family is best friends with a girlfriend of mine here and I couldn't imagine the fear and heart attach all were experiencing. So, I got on my knees and prayed, and prayed, and prayed. I prayed for a miracle.

I waited and waited to hear some news. Finally, almost a week later I received another email. Turns out it was NOT brain cancer at all but a very common form of pediatric cancer that is VERY treatable. This precious child will not endure chemotherapy and will live a very happy and normal life! Praise God!

Now if that is not a miracle I don't know what is. I know and believe with all my heart that the prognosis for this child was changed by the power of prayer! Although the news does not always turn out this wonderfully, I rejoice in this miracle! Have you experienced a miracle today? I bet you have. Slow down...you will see it!

"I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord; Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:13-14
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Becca said…
All things are possible through Him. I am glad that the outcome was so much better. I will keep this family in my prayers.
October 13, 2008 at 4:11 PM
Lindsay said…
I agree... MIRACLE!
I just could not believe the news!
October 14, 2008 at 6:50 PM
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