Tim Speer's Blog - Posts Tagged "healing"
God Answers Prayer
Not According To Plan
Last Saturday was the day of my mom's funeral. It would also turn out to be the first time in over a dozen years that our entire family, consisting of my brother and sisters, our children, and now a growing group of grandchildren, had gotten together. As luck would have it, last Wednesday I came down with a viral infection. Since that time, I have fought through various phases, and combinations, of a sore throat, coughs, runny noses, and fevers. You all know what I'm talking about. From last Thursday through this Tuesday, I was barely able to talk, sometimes even having to whisper.
Heal Thyself
When the symptoms started, I of course did everything I could to treat them. Sinus medicine, nose drops, neti pot, and extra rest. And, probably most importantly, I prayed, as did my wife.
God's Healing
So how did Saturday day go? Saturday I woke up feeling absolutely fine. No sore throat, cough, runny nose, or even a hoarse voice. We left the motel at about nine in the morning to go to a graveside service in twenty degree weather. After that a quick lunch, followed by a memorial service at the church. After that we had a family gathering at one of my nieces house, where we stayed until about seven in the evening. And I made it through all of this without any signs of my viral infection.
At Midnight, You Turn Back Into A Pumpkin
All of this lasted until we were on our way back to the motel, and decided to stop at a McDonald's. At the drive through, I suddenly found myself so hoarse, that I had to have my son give the order. And since that time, I have still fought through various symptoms. And even today, I still have a cough. However, for one day, the day I really needed it, I was perfectly well. And I believe that this truly was an answer to prayer.
Last Saturday was the day of my mom's funeral. It would also turn out to be the first time in over a dozen years that our entire family, consisting of my brother and sisters, our children, and now a growing group of grandchildren, had gotten together. As luck would have it, last Wednesday I came down with a viral infection. Since that time, I have fought through various phases, and combinations, of a sore throat, coughs, runny noses, and fevers. You all know what I'm talking about. From last Thursday through this Tuesday, I was barely able to talk, sometimes even having to whisper.
Heal Thyself
When the symptoms started, I of course did everything I could to treat them. Sinus medicine, nose drops, neti pot, and extra rest. And, probably most importantly, I prayed, as did my wife.
God's Healing
So how did Saturday day go? Saturday I woke up feeling absolutely fine. No sore throat, cough, runny nose, or even a hoarse voice. We left the motel at about nine in the morning to go to a graveside service in twenty degree weather. After that a quick lunch, followed by a memorial service at the church. After that we had a family gathering at one of my nieces house, where we stayed until about seven in the evening. And I made it through all of this without any signs of my viral infection.
At Midnight, You Turn Back Into A Pumpkin
All of this lasted until we were on our way back to the motel, and decided to stop at a McDonald's. At the drive through, I suddenly found myself so hoarse, that I had to have my son give the order. And since that time, I have still fought through various symptoms. And even today, I still have a cough. However, for one day, the day I really needed it, I was perfectly well. And I believe that this truly was an answer to prayer.
