A Humbling Experience

  

Sometimes during our spiritual walks through life, unexpected events occur that humble us. One such occasion happened to me at the close of 2014.

               After being treated for a virus as well as a sinus infection, during the night I suddenly felt a burning sensation in my chest which spread to my back. I thought I was having a heart attack, but as it turned out, I had had a severe reaction to a new medicine that had been prescribed for my sinus infection. I felt relieved and very grateful that my heart was in good condition. But most of all, I was in awe of God’s faithfulness because while I was experiencing this health issue, He was at work behind-the-scenes through a variety of people.

               First, my husband heard my cry and called 911. Second, our youngest daughter, home for Christmas, began texting and messaging my prayer partners. Third, despite the bitter, blowing snow storm, the ambulance made it to our farm safely and then to the hospital. Fourth, the head nurse who greeted me in the ER was a good friend from our former church family. Fifth, as I was being transported to a special cardiac unit in another town, my attending EMT was a personable professional with a pleasant smile. Sixth, upon arrival at the cardiac unit, my cousin’s daughter was my head nurse. Seventh,  our second daughter, who lived nearby, had begun a prayer chain from her church. Eighth, our youngest daughter had received news that other prayer chains had been started. I truly had been covered with prayer.

               However, after all the excitement had ceased, and I had had time to reflect, I realized that I was really afraid that I might die. I also felt sad and disappointed with myself because I hadn’t prayed immediately while this was happening to me. I was scared, and I guess I relied on others to be strong for me. I know God was with me, but I failed to relax and trust Him completely.  Despite my lack of faith and trust, He took care of me anyway through all the events mentioned above! It was an experience I hope I don’t have to go through again, but if I do, I  hope I can be less afraid and more trusting in my faithful FATHER!!!

“And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”  Deut. 31:8