Are miracles real? Or are they just figments of our imagination? If we find a parking space right at the entrance of the store, do we call that a "miracle"? Or is it just plain "luck"? If we are diagnosed with aggressive, fatal brain cancer and survive, is that a miracle? The answer is easy- YES! We all talk about our loved ones who have recovered from deadly diagnosis and rejoice when those medical predictions prove wrong. We say, without hesitation, "That was a miracle"! Webster's dictionary states miracle means "an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs." There it is, plain and simple...God is divine and God works miracles in our lives.
Have you experienced a miracle? As many of you know, I have. In fact, over my life span, I can relate three medical miracles. The first one was back in 1963. One evening I experienced sudden, violent abdominal pain. I lay there wondering about calling the doctor when in approximately 30 minutes, the pain suddenly stopped. I then planned to phone my OB/GYN the next morning. Exploratory surgery was performed a few days later. Results were astonishing. My fallopian tube had burst, caused by a tubal pregnancy. But instead of suffering immediate peritonitis, my body defenses immediately went into action and built a 'wall' around the hole in the fallopian tube. Result - NO peritonitis! The doctor called it a miracle.
At the end of May, 2010, Dick and I had returned to our lake house in Canada, when I had a strange vision. I awoke in the middle of the night to see a figure sitting in a beautiful upholstered chair, dressed in white. Sunbeams radiated off him as he spoke. "You will be healed, but in my own time frame." And then he was gone. Six weeks later, on July 6, I was told I had, "aggressive, fatal, rare brain cancer" and would live only seven more weeks. It is now 10 years later and the medical profession labels me 'textbook healed', meaning I am really healed, science declares it, cancer has not returned so they declare me healed from cancer. Amazing miracle! Now, you will probably ask, who was that figure in white who spoke to you? I think it was the Lord because He spoke with such authority and power and predicted He would heal me. I truly have been blessed.
Now the corona virus, Dick and I were both diagnosed the end of April, 2020. Corona virus is horrible. I remember not even brushing my teeth because I was so weak. The evening of May 6, while I was with Dick, lying on the bed, caressing his cheek and soothing him with "I love you", Dick suddenly breathed his last and died. The corona virus had found its victim. Two nights later, I lost my balance, fell, hit my face, bled all over the floor and had a black eye for several weeks. Corona virus hit me hard. I hardly ate, was disoriented, wore pajamas day and night, slept constantly, had weird dreams, lost my sense of taste, but then gradually began to feel better. The staff had worried thinking I would not live. Here I am, two and 1/2 months later, healed of corona virus. Another miracle.
Yes, miracles are real. I believe in miracles and I believe Almighty God gives us miracles to accomplish His plans for our lives. For example, the miracles in my life have given me work to do for the Lord and I am doing just that. What about you? I am sure that, as senior citizens we have all had something miraculous happen. When you think back eighty plus years, you will recall a miraculous event, however small or minor it might have seemed. Miracles are proof that God is working in our world, that God is in charge and nothing escapes His attention. Ask your friends and you will hear amazing miracle stories.
Miracle stories give us a feeling of wonder and happiness. By dwelling on such wonderful stories of how God is working in this world, we seniors won't be complaining, grumbling or feeling we aren't worth much. Every one of us is worth a miracle and remember God has a plan for every life lived on this planet. Think about what God's plan is for your life and it will bring you to another level of joyful living.
