Yes, miracles still happen! In this era of diminishing faith, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the negativity that surrounds us. A recent experience has solidified my faith and might lift your spirit during this holiday season.
My daughter has a rare disease that slowly atrophies her muscles so that she has difficulty moving and breathing. She has lived with, and fought against, this disease since she was 16. She is now 60. This week, we were sure that this frail but determined woman would succumb to this awful disease. After a week in the hospital, it seemed that she had given up the fight and was unresponsive and barely breathing. The doctors transitioned her to comfort care, which is code for pain management toward end of life.
Distraught, I returned home that evening fully expecting to get a call in the middle of the night notifying me of my daughter’s passing. But like my daughter has done for decades, I too did not give up. I stayed singularly focused on one thing: a Christmas miracle to save my daughter for at least a little while longer. My daughter and I share a faith in God, but I did not inform her of my prayers for this miracle.
At 3:30 in the morning, I received a phone call. I did not want to answer it because of the news that I believed I would hear. But I did answer it and to my surprise it was my daughter on the other end. Her voice was very strong, which was surprising. She said, “God told me to tell you that you got your miracle!” She did not elaborate further ... she didn’t need to. I spent the next hour sobbing in relief and joy, and giving thanks to God for the miracle he gave me.
That same morning, I returned to the hospital and was astounded as my daughter disclosed the full revelation that she experienced. As she felt life leaving her body, God came to her and said, “Tell your mother that she got her miracle,” then Jesus put his arms under her and lifted her in the air. He breathed in her mouth, filling her lungs so that now she could breathe more easily. This awoke my daughter, and she called me. That same day, the doctors were discussing her being released from ICU to return home, something that very rarely happens and never in this doctor’s experience.
My daughter has been home for four days now and is trying to build her muscles, with a new look on life and thanking God every day for this opportunity.
My promise to God was to spread the good news of his power and mercy if he would grant me this miracle. God is good, God is great and, yes, he still performs miracles today!
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