I haven’t been in here since forever. It’s been awhile since I’ve started a thread. But I hope that this thread grows into something that provides joy, encouragement and blessing to those who read it. And most of all, to give honor and glory to our LORD, who enables us to do good works, which HE prepared for us to do in advance.
”For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.“
Ephesians 2:10 KJV
I’m currently working as a doctor at the Internal Medicine Department of a city government hospital. I was posted at the medicine ward on my last shift. I did my rounds on that day, and had a unexpected request from one of my patients.
She was admitted just a few days ago, because she developed a swelling on her left mid back area. She had been put on IV antibiotics, and had been responding well, as she was feeling fine and had no fever nor physical pain from the swelling on her back.
I noticed that she didn’t have anybody by her bedside, so I asked if she had any relatives watching over or visiting her from time to time. Upon asking this, she suddenly bursted into tears. She poured out all her sadness and fear and frustration of being admitted at the hospital all by herself. She told me that her children are far away, and that the child who lived closest to her (her eldest) is someone she couldn’t rely on for anything….not even emotional support during her time of illness. She said she’s a single parent who desperately needs to get back to work as soon as possible.
I listened to her intently. I told her that she should focus on getting better for now, and that she shouldn’t worry about having to get back to work while she’s recovering. I also did my best to encourage her, telling her to put her trust in GOD, who sees her current situation. I told her that GOD is not a mere spectator, but our GOD who actually cares about her condition, and is able to help her and comfort and heal her as she puts her trust in HIM. I also told her that we at the hospital will be looking after her and will be providing everything that she’ll need during her stay.
She kept crying, as if embarrassed about her situation. She said she didn’t want to be admitted at the hospital all by herself, but that she had no choice but to toughen up and accept her current plight, and follow the doctor’s advice to have herself admitted for treatment. I continued to reassure her that we understand her situation, and that she has nothing to be ashamed of.
To my surprise, she said this to me: “Doctor, is it okay if I ask you for a hug?”
It didn’t take me a few seconds to say, “Yes, it’s definitely okay.” And I hugged in as full of an embrace as our positions allowed, with her sitting on the side of her bed and me standing right in front of her. It was a tight hug, and felt her surrender in that embrace. And I did my best to comfort her as I held her there.
Then I asked her if she it’s okay for me to pray for her. And she said yes.
And so I prayed for her as I stood there, embracing and comforting her.
I felt my own tears fall, coz I know all too well what it feels like to be all alone….with no one to turn to and no one to listen. I’ve experienced many times how it is to be sick, and have no one else to take care of me. All I had was our LORD, with HIS love and care and dear presence, watching over me, attending to my prayers and providing me strength, medicine, wakefulness and healing.
I prayed that our LORD would make her realise during this time of illness that HE is there for her, waiting for her to put all her trust upon HIM, who pours out HIS grace and love and mercy for us. I prayed that her relationship with her children would be mended by HIS grace and leading, and that HE would provide for all her needs.
I finished the prayer and she let go from that embrace. She thanked me for listening and for being there for her. I know that she still needs to hear the Gospel, wishing I could share it to her then and there. But I hope that a light as been shed before her from our GOD who led me in that prayer through HIS Holy Spirit. May she come to know HIS salvation, and find true joy, peace and love beyond measure in HIM 🙏🏼💖💫
As I finished my rounds in that ward room, she called out to me to say “thank you” once more, and I smiled and wished her well.
I am thankful for the opportunity to touch someone’s life that day, beyond the scope of my profession. I’ve always wanted to have the opportunity to encourage others, and to help lift their burdens and make them laugh and smile, and to pray for them, pointing them to the direction or our LORD and Saviour. It is only through Jesus Christ our LORD that we will find true joy, peace, love and healing in this dark and dying world of sin and despair. May our LORD grant me more unexpected requests like these, and more opportunities to shine HIS light and love before the sick and brokenhearted 🙏🏼💖💫
Please feel free to share your own experiences like these on this here thread. I hope and pray that I could post more wonderful blessings like this in my life from our LORD here 🙏🏼💖💫
Thank you for taking the time to read my post ☺️🙏🏼💖💫 GOD bless you all always, my brothers and sisters in Christ!!!
”For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.“
Ephesians 2:10 KJV
I’m currently working as a doctor at the Internal Medicine Department of a city government hospital. I was posted at the medicine ward on my last shift. I did my rounds on that day, and had a unexpected request from one of my patients.
She was admitted just a few days ago, because she developed a swelling on her left mid back area. She had been put on IV antibiotics, and had been responding well, as she was feeling fine and had no fever nor physical pain from the swelling on her back.
I noticed that she didn’t have anybody by her bedside, so I asked if she had any relatives watching over or visiting her from time to time. Upon asking this, she suddenly bursted into tears. She poured out all her sadness and fear and frustration of being admitted at the hospital all by herself. She told me that her children are far away, and that the child who lived closest to her (her eldest) is someone she couldn’t rely on for anything….not even emotional support during her time of illness. She said she’s a single parent who desperately needs to get back to work as soon as possible.
I listened to her intently. I told her that she should focus on getting better for now, and that she shouldn’t worry about having to get back to work while she’s recovering. I also did my best to encourage her, telling her to put her trust in GOD, who sees her current situation. I told her that GOD is not a mere spectator, but our GOD who actually cares about her condition, and is able to help her and comfort and heal her as she puts her trust in HIM. I also told her that we at the hospital will be looking after her and will be providing everything that she’ll need during her stay.
She kept crying, as if embarrassed about her situation. She said she didn’t want to be admitted at the hospital all by herself, but that she had no choice but to toughen up and accept her current plight, and follow the doctor’s advice to have herself admitted for treatment. I continued to reassure her that we understand her situation, and that she has nothing to be ashamed of.
To my surprise, she said this to me: “Doctor, is it okay if I ask you for a hug?”
It didn’t take me a few seconds to say, “Yes, it’s definitely okay.” And I hugged in as full of an embrace as our positions allowed, with her sitting on the side of her bed and me standing right in front of her. It was a tight hug, and felt her surrender in that embrace. And I did my best to comfort her as I held her there.
Then I asked her if she it’s okay for me to pray for her. And she said yes.
And so I prayed for her as I stood there, embracing and comforting her.
I felt my own tears fall, coz I know all too well what it feels like to be all alone….with no one to turn to and no one to listen. I’ve experienced many times how it is to be sick, and have no one else to take care of me. All I had was our LORD, with HIS love and care and dear presence, watching over me, attending to my prayers and providing me strength, medicine, wakefulness and healing.
I prayed that our LORD would make her realise during this time of illness that HE is there for her, waiting for her to put all her trust upon HIM, who pours out HIS grace and love and mercy for us. I prayed that her relationship with her children would be mended by HIS grace and leading, and that HE would provide for all her needs.
I finished the prayer and she let go from that embrace. She thanked me for listening and for being there for her. I know that she still needs to hear the Gospel, wishing I could share it to her then and there. But I hope that a light as been shed before her from our GOD who led me in that prayer through HIS Holy Spirit. May she come to know HIS salvation, and find true joy, peace and love beyond measure in HIM 🙏🏼💖💫
As I finished my rounds in that ward room, she called out to me to say “thank you” once more, and I smiled and wished her well.
I am thankful for the opportunity to touch someone’s life that day, beyond the scope of my profession. I’ve always wanted to have the opportunity to encourage others, and to help lift their burdens and make them laugh and smile, and to pray for them, pointing them to the direction or our LORD and Saviour. It is only through Jesus Christ our LORD that we will find true joy, peace, love and healing in this dark and dying world of sin and despair. May our LORD grant me more unexpected requests like these, and more opportunities to shine HIS light and love before the sick and brokenhearted 🙏🏼💖💫
Please feel free to share your own experiences like these on this here thread. I hope and pray that I could post more wonderful blessings like this in my life from our LORD here 🙏🏼💖💫
Thank you for taking the time to read my post ☺️🙏🏼💖💫 GOD bless you all always, my brothers and sisters in Christ!!!
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