The day that changed my life was October 25, 1986. A friend and I were replacing the shingles on our Dutch style shed. From the scaffolding thinking that the claw of the hammer was securely over a nail - I yanked and in a moment I was falling head down to the ground. With several broken ribs and shattered transverse processes I was admitted to Bethesda Naval hospital.
During my stay, Linda brought a hand drawn poster from my 4th grade Sunday school class with Philippians 4:13. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." We played praise music and began our journey trusting God every step of the way. My physician said " it is amazing that no internal injuries have been found." I believe the angels guided my fall and thus I landed on my back.
In 1996, my back pain became intense and debilitating. I was told if I had surgery, my chances of walking again would be 50-50. We prayed, the surgery was done and today, Linda and I walk everywhere, enjoy hiking mountains and continually give thanks for God's grace.
Life is fragile and plans and dreams can change quickly. The bible study I was leading as well as the monthly mission team meetings took place in my bedroom. It matters not what your situation in life is - to me what matters is serving Jesus as best as you can. I am forever thankful that after 'my fall' - Linda and I ran to God and not from Him. As the psalmist David in Psalm 73 wrote "But God is my strength; He is all I ever need. How wonderful to be near God, to find protection with the Sovereign Lord and to proclaim all that he has done!"
Prayer: "My God, my strength, you are all I ever need. We rejoice in all we are able to do through you and thanks to you. Amen."
Prayer Concern: Those Recovering from Surgery.
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