Paul1965
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God has done so much to enrich my life already, I feel kind of greedy asking Him for His help again. However I was left with no choice 3 days ago.
This will be a long post so please bear with me and if it goes outside forum guidelines, I ask that the moderators split it into two at an appropriate length and please accept my apologies.
Eli our 6 month old son had had a very bad cold and chest infection for about 5 days. When I say bad I mean really bad. Great chunks of mucus blocking his nose and a very watery cough. There was no sign of it letting up despite countless medications the 2 different doctors had prescribed for him and we had planned on taking him to the nearest hospital (60km away) the following morning.
I was sitting there with Eli to give Thayanee a break and let her get some sleep.
I don't mind admitting I was very distraught to see my little bloke so sick, especially after his illness at birth.
I thought about my faith in Jesus and that maybe if I prayed hard enough, Eli would be ok.
Before anyone questions me, Yes I thought to myself "Paul are you really asking for Eli's sake or to test God / your faith" The answer to that was a no brainer once I looked down at the poor little guy with his snotty and puffy nose and a rotten fever.
Once I was certain of that, I placed my hand on top of Eli's head and prayed. Now i don't know why i put my hand on his head, it may be just a psychosomatic thing from watching tv, or it could be because I ruffle his hair in the morning before going to work if he's awake. Anyway, that's what I did and it felt right.
Then I prayed asking that God in His son's name would spare Eli his illness even if passing it on to me (I was just getting over the flu myself). I even went so far as to tell God if it killed me that was an acceptable price to pay for Eli's well being, which isn't something I take lightly as I really want to see my boy grow into a good man.
I can't remember if it was two or three times I asked. However when I was finished, Eli was calmer than he had been and actually felt cooler.
Not long after, Thayanee came back from her dinner and shower and I just blurted out "Eli's fine, in the morning he wont be sick at all" It just popped straight out of my mouth.
She looked at me as if I was a bit daft until I told her I "waied prajow Krist" (Thai for prayed to Christ or prayed to Christian God)
When she heard that she went and checked Eli and the look on her face told me that I wasn't imagining the temperature drop. She went very quiet and just laid down with Eli. (unusual for a Thai female when there's a crisis..I'm not being disrespectful or sarcastic, just telling it like it is)
The next morning I was awestruck. I woke up to the sound of Eli giggling that sort of laugh thing baby's do before they learn to laugh properly. He was cooing and what not without a care in the world.
The snuffy, blocked and snotty nose was gone, the fever hadn't returned and the rattling cough was all but gone too.
Thayanee was all smiles and asked me to "Thank your god from me" (This is a huge step forward to her conversion I hope)
I definitely thanked God..I don't know how many times.
By the time I got home from work, the rattling in his chest had gone and the cough wasn't anywhere to be heard. Absolutely nothing! PRAISE GOD IN THE HIGHEST!!
Even my mother in law who laughs at my faith in Christ (she prays to a tree among other objects...yes, really) was struck dumb by it.
As for me yes my flu has returned with a bit of a vengeance, but is a small price to pay for Eli's well being.
Now I know some will say it was the meds finally kicking in. If that is the case, why was there absolutely no improvement and in fact a worsening of Eli's condition right up until I prayed and not 18 hours later ALLL symptoms were gone? If there's a medication that does that, I'd like to know what it is for myself, because I'm not going to ask Him to cure me after giving Him my word.
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This will be a long post so please bear with me and if it goes outside forum guidelines, I ask that the moderators split it into two at an appropriate length and please accept my apologies.
Eli our 6 month old son had had a very bad cold and chest infection for about 5 days. When I say bad I mean really bad. Great chunks of mucus blocking his nose and a very watery cough. There was no sign of it letting up despite countless medications the 2 different doctors had prescribed for him and we had planned on taking him to the nearest hospital (60km away) the following morning.
I was sitting there with Eli to give Thayanee a break and let her get some sleep.
I don't mind admitting I was very distraught to see my little bloke so sick, especially after his illness at birth.
I thought about my faith in Jesus and that maybe if I prayed hard enough, Eli would be ok.
Before anyone questions me, Yes I thought to myself "Paul are you really asking for Eli's sake or to test God / your faith" The answer to that was a no brainer once I looked down at the poor little guy with his snotty and puffy nose and a rotten fever.
Once I was certain of that, I placed my hand on top of Eli's head and prayed. Now i don't know why i put my hand on his head, it may be just a psychosomatic thing from watching tv, or it could be because I ruffle his hair in the morning before going to work if he's awake. Anyway, that's what I did and it felt right.
Then I prayed asking that God in His son's name would spare Eli his illness even if passing it on to me (I was just getting over the flu myself). I even went so far as to tell God if it killed me that was an acceptable price to pay for Eli's well being, which isn't something I take lightly as I really want to see my boy grow into a good man.
I can't remember if it was two or three times I asked. However when I was finished, Eli was calmer than he had been and actually felt cooler.
Not long after, Thayanee came back from her dinner and shower and I just blurted out "Eli's fine, in the morning he wont be sick at all" It just popped straight out of my mouth.
She looked at me as if I was a bit daft until I told her I "waied prajow Krist" (Thai for prayed to Christ or prayed to Christian God)
When she heard that she went and checked Eli and the look on her face told me that I wasn't imagining the temperature drop. She went very quiet and just laid down with Eli. (unusual for a Thai female when there's a crisis..I'm not being disrespectful or sarcastic, just telling it like it is)
The next morning I was awestruck. I woke up to the sound of Eli giggling that sort of laugh thing baby's do before they learn to laugh properly. He was cooing and what not without a care in the world.
The snuffy, blocked and snotty nose was gone, the fever hadn't returned and the rattling cough was all but gone too.
Thayanee was all smiles and asked me to "Thank your god from me" (This is a huge step forward to her conversion I hope)
I definitely thanked God..I don't know how many times.
By the time I got home from work, the rattling in his chest had gone and the cough wasn't anywhere to be heard. Absolutely nothing! PRAISE GOD IN THE HIGHEST!!
Even my mother in law who laughs at my faith in Christ (she prays to a tree among other objects...yes, really) was struck dumb by it.
As for me yes my flu has returned with a bit of a vengeance, but is a small price to pay for Eli's well being.
Now I know some will say it was the meds finally kicking in. If that is the case, why was there absolutely no improvement and in fact a worsening of Eli's condition right up until I prayed and not 18 hours later ALLL symptoms were gone? If there's a medication that does that, I'd like to know what it is for myself, because I'm not going to ask Him to cure me after giving Him my word.
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I'll see you again in heaven.
