A day full of trauma, watching her beloved suffer, a night filled with confusion and uncertainty, for the healers had informed, he may not last to see another day. With tears in her words, she informed near and dear ones, the possible imminent demise of her loved one .
The day stretched long, the night anguishing, besieged by doubts and fears, yet she stood brave, not giving up . On bent knees, and with folded hands, she sought relief, from the Lord above. She requested, friends and relatives, to join in prayer, to save her suffering partner, a request all complied.
She saw death, waiting in the wings, but refused to accept this is the end . She saw the doctor’s reports, heard their bleak prognosis, but her faith in her God overrode, all that was negative. She believed, death could reach out its cold fingers, snap at her husband’s heels but could never snatch him, from her God’s everlasting arms.
She prayed on..When morning dawned they came, rolled him out for various tests and treatment. It was with a heavy heart she kissed him, not knowing whether he would return. But undaunted, she rallied on, praying constantly,her faith unshaken. Giving updates,with a courage hitherto unknown, she mustered ardent prayers from family and friends, from all who cared .
Up above, God smiled. Much pleased with her undying faith and of all those praying with her, He spared her love, from the jaws of death. Today, with joy, with great relief, she proclaim, that God in His mercy, has answered her prayers and worked a miracle. It is with thanksgiving, that all who heard, received this wonderful news.
A great learning, for each one of us. No matter how impossible our situation, no matter the giant we face, with faith and prayer, we can overcome every hardship. The answer may not always be as we desire, may not always be the miracle we seek, but His Grace will always abound, which is sufficient for us.
Mary Jacob 