Answered Prayer

Yesterday I published scientific evidence that prayer really works that is intercessory prayer (or praying for another person). Today I will detail one instance of how God answers prayer. Many years ago I was 5 & 1/2 months pregnant. Without warning I went into premature labour and gave birth to a very tiny baby boy weighing 900 grams (a little less than 2 pounds). In most cases back then the chances of survival of such a premature baby was against all odds. The doctors told my husband and I not to get our hopes up high and don't expect the baby to live beyond 24 hours! These experienced doctors gave their honest medical opinion as they had no doubt seen many similar cases where babies had died. So how did we respond? My husband (then a believer, regrettably no longer now) told the doctors that he respected their opinion but that he knew and believed in God who hears and answers prayer. Both of us began praying for our little boy who was facing such an uphill battle to keep on living! My husband reported to our church members and they too began to pray for our little boy. I too prayed as I remained in the hospital for about 24 hours after this child's birth. God is really a miracle working God! Slowly but surely my son survived the first 24 hours by the grace of God! He was sooo tiny, he could have fit in the palm of my hand. His skin was transparent and I could have seen his internal organs in his tummy. He didn't look like a newborn babe but his skin was loose and wrinkled like that of an old man. Still we gave God thanks for keeping this child alive. This child defied the doctors' expectations day by day! We persevered in prayer and miracle of miracles the baby continued to live and improve day by day. There were many anxious moments along the way:One incidence being His heart stopped beating for a while but started back. This happened a few times. When God gives you life no one can take it away! My husband and I started claiming the promises of Deuteronomy Chapter 28 (a wonderful expo of what God will do for the obedient). When we prayed we claimed these precious promises on behalf of our child. One and a half months later our son was discharged by this time he weighed about 1.5 kilogrammes (about 3 & 1/2 pounds). The doctors again gave their opinions: he may be mentally or physically challenged or both! Well....to God be the glory! I thank God that he honored His promises (in Deuteronomy Chapter 28) and my son has NO mental or physical disabilities! Isn't God awesome! Infact my son just wrote the S.E.A. exam here (a national exam to place you in a high school) and passed for his first choice of high school. Not bad for a kid given less than 24 hours to live by the experts! Today this child is 13 years old and is of average height and build for his age. God has done so much for me through the birth and development of this child. God has proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that He answers prayer. God can give you your miracle just be willing and obedient and surely He will hearken unto thee. May this experience of mine serve to inspire your trust and confidence in God. Be blessed as always.