Never Under Estimate The Power Of Prayer
Ten years ago last January, I was told by three top
eye specialists that I had ‘wet’ macular degeneration in both eyes; and
that I could be blind to central vision within about eighteen months. It
was also detected that I had Glaucoma, which attacks peripheral vision,
but could be treated with eye drops. Well, I’m glad to say that last
month I past the eye tests so that at 79 I have ‘the all clear to drive’
for another three years when another test is again required. So, dear
friend, whatever your problem, never give up: pray for
improvement. Look for it;. be always positive. Never underestimate
either alternative therapies or nature’s gracious herbs. For myself, I’m
thankful to a recent therapist and friend who has been a ‘God send’ And
as for the transforming power of prayer, here is a poem about it that
has blest me down past decades. I only wish I knew its author. Can
anyone enlighten me?
In the hush of the valley of silence I see all the
songs that I sing
While the music floats down the dim valley; till each finds a word for a
wing;
That to hearts, like the dove of the deluge, a message of peace they may
bring
But far on the deep there are billows that never will break on the
beach;
And I have heard sounds in that silence, too lofty for language to
reach.
And I have had dreams in that valley. Ah me, how my spirit was stirred.
They walk through the valley like virgins; too pure for the touch of a
word!
Do you ask me the name of that valley; you hearts that are harrowed by
care?
Well, it layeth afar between mountains, and God and His angels are
there.
One is the dark mountain of sorrow; the other’s the bright mountain of
prayer.
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