God of Miracles!!
This last weekend, our pastor's dad, Sam May, was injured in a serious accident. At one point, the family was told that he would be able to blink, but that was it. He would never walk, talk or breathe on his own. They were then told that he had developed pneumonia. I can't even imagine how hard that had to be hear. Yet the family's faith is still strong.
Just this week, I have heard of a few similar stories. First is Roni May, wife of Sam May. When she was a baby, her parents were told that she would not survive, and if she did, she would never walk. Those who know Roni, know that she not only walks, but is non-stop energy. Her life is a living testimony.
Today, I heard a story about Tim Tebow, star quarterback for Florida. His parents were missionaries who had prayed for a son to be named Tim. His mom was 37 years old when she was pregnant and had a high risk pregnancy. At one point, she was told that her baby was no more than a tumor and not a child. She was told to have an abortion, or it would likely kill her. She stayed true to her faith in God and later gave birth to a son named Tim. His life is now a living testimony.
Earlier today, I met a young man who was hit by a car when he was 8 years old. He had about a quarter of his brain removed and was pronounced brain dead. His parents were told there was no hope of survival and began to sign paperwork to donate his organs. His dad then gave the situation to God and began to trust Him over the situation. That young man recently graduated high school. His life is now a living testimony.
My brother had testicular cancer that had spread through his entire body. He was able to beat the cancer but was told he would never have any more children. He already had one daughter and has 3 more children since then. My brother's faith during his fight with cancer is what brought me back to Christ. My brother's life is now a living testimony.
Today, while visiting with the May family at the hospital, we recieved news that Sam May had movement in his mouth, was beginning to breathe more on his own, and possibly had some movement in his shoulder. He was also able to communicate with his family by blinking. Although, these may seem like little steps, these were things that doctors said he would not do.
Sometimes, it is hard to understand why God allows things to happen. It took me seeing my brother's faith through cancer to return to Chirst. Other lives have been changed forever by witnessing the other miracles that I have mentioned above, and even more lives are being impacted right now by the amazing faith of the May family. It is hard to understand why God allows things to happen, but God can use even the darkest times for his purpose.
Just this week, I have heard of a few similar stories. First is Roni May, wife of Sam May. When she was a baby, her parents were told that she would not survive, and if she did, she would never walk. Those who know Roni, know that she not only walks, but is non-stop energy. Her life is a living testimony.
Today, I heard a story about Tim Tebow, star quarterback for Florida. His parents were missionaries who had prayed for a son to be named Tim. His mom was 37 years old when she was pregnant and had a high risk pregnancy. At one point, she was told that her baby was no more than a tumor and not a child. She was told to have an abortion, or it would likely kill her. She stayed true to her faith in God and later gave birth to a son named Tim. His life is now a living testimony.
Earlier today, I met a young man who was hit by a car when he was 8 years old. He had about a quarter of his brain removed and was pronounced brain dead. His parents were told there was no hope of survival and began to sign paperwork to donate his organs. His dad then gave the situation to God and began to trust Him over the situation. That young man recently graduated high school. His life is now a living testimony.
My brother had testicular cancer that had spread through his entire body. He was able to beat the cancer but was told he would never have any more children. He already had one daughter and has 3 more children since then. My brother's faith during his fight with cancer is what brought me back to Christ. My brother's life is now a living testimony.
Today, while visiting with the May family at the hospital, we recieved news that Sam May had movement in his mouth, was beginning to breathe more on his own, and possibly had some movement in his shoulder. He was also able to communicate with his family by blinking. Although, these may seem like little steps, these were things that doctors said he would not do.
Sometimes, it is hard to understand why God allows things to happen. It took me seeing my brother's faith through cancer to return to Chirst. Other lives have been changed forever by witnessing the other miracles that I have mentioned above, and even more lives are being impacted right now by the amazing faith of the May family. It is hard to understand why God allows things to happen, but God can use even the darkest times for his purpose.
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