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Testimony regarding answered prayers!

 [This article was originally written on Monday, May 10, 2021.]    

Two wonderful answers to prayer today!

First answered prayer: I had an angiogram procedure (along with a trim and blow dry) which was scheduled for 4:00 p.m. today. Since I've basically been stuck at the hospital waiting for this procedure since Saturday morning, I was hoping it could have happened earlier in the day. I was getting antsy.

But I was told that Monday mornings are very busy, so, the likelihood is that if any change happened it would get bumped to even later in the day, not earlier.

I prayed and several others joined me in praying that the procedure could be done earlier in the day.

Lo and behold, the nurse stepped into my room at about 8:15 this morning and said, "Good news! Your procedure got moved up. They are coming to take you for it right now!"

I said, "Now?!? That's fantastic!"

Boom! Answer to prayer. Thank you, Lord!

Second answered prayer: I was concerned--based on my history of cardiovascular issues and based on what my cardiologist had told me after a past procedure--that what was discovered today might lead the experts to conclude that bypass surgery would be our best option for treatment. Bypass surgery is more complicated, more dangerous, and more likely to negatively affect my ballroom dancing skills.

I was praying that bypass surgery would not be necessary. Several others were praying for this, as well.

In the procedure room, as the medical team was finishing up, the cardiologist came over with a monitor, pointed and told me, "This is what this artery looked like before we began," then pointing to another area, "this is where we put in a stent, and this is what it looks like now." Then pointing at yet a third area he said, "This is a game of tetris several of us were playing during the procedure today."

...But the main takeaway? The condition was handled with a stent. No bypass surgery was needed.

Boom! Another answered prayer. Thank you Lord!

Please accept my deepest heartfelt thanks for your love, prayers and concern. Your kindness, support and encouragement has been an immeasurable gift from God to me!

I love you all. Each and every one!

National Day of Prayer 2021

The first Thursday of May has been designated the National Day of Prayer in the United States. I offer this prayer:

Dear Lord, give us wisdom to live as gracious agents of truth.

We know it is not your will that we would live in fear, so, may we know the reality of your perfect love that casts out all fear.

Thank you for freedom. It is an incredible gift. May our country genuinely be a land of liberty and justice for all.

I lift this prayer to you believing it is consistent with your word and that it represents the hopes of many of my friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, and many of my fellow citizens.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Two Christian brothers... politics and prayer

While walking along the Riverwalk pathway in Punta Gorda, this morning, I coincidentally happened upon a voter registration drive/rally. The relatively small rally (maybe 100 people, along with some local media) involved one of the most divisive hot button issues in our country.

Just before the event got underway I spotted a man setting up a banner nearby to establish a prayer area. The fellow who set up the “Prayer Stop” is Al, the person in the photo with me.

I approached Al and said to him, “I just texted my wife to tell her about this rally and she told me she was praying. And then I saw your prayer area here. Would it be possible for me to pray with you?”

Al very enthusiastically replied, “Yes, of course. Praise God!”

So, we put our arms around each other’s shoulders and prayed that the event would be peaceful and that God’s love, grace, patience and kindness would prevail in spite of the strong feelings that would surely be stirred.

I do not know Al’s political leanings. I did not ask him and I do not care. That’s not what is most important to me. And he did not ask mine. We were two brothers in Christ praying for a peaceful, respectful, non-violent event to transpire.

About 20 seconds after I walked away from my discussion and prayer time with Al someone walked past him and hurled the “F” word at him.

I guess this is how people who are short on substantive ideas exercise freedom of speech.

I stayed, watched and talked with some folks for a while but left before the event completely wrapped up. While I was there some very minor agitation occurred but, thankfully, no violence.

P.S. I am not interested in divisive political commentary on this post. That’s not why I am sharing it. I’m telling this story because of the Christian camaraderie and brotherhood that was experienced. Politically divisive comments will be deleted.

Be careful what you pray for!