Darkness



“Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there. If I take the wings of the dawn, if I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will lay hold of me. If I say, “surely the darkness will overwhelm me, and the light around me will be night,” even the darkness is not dark to you, and the night is as bright as the day. Darkness and light are alike to you.” Psalm 139:7-12

Tonight while playing in our soccer game a scary moment happened. Years ago I had knee surgery on my right knee for a soccer injury, and tonight, during the heat of the moment in a game, a girl from the other team and I went to kick the ball at the same time full force and my knee gave out. I panicked. I limped off the field and sat on the bench, trying not to pass out. My knee was in so much pain; I couldn’t lift my leg. I knew instantly that something bad had happened. My mind flashed back to six years ago when I was in the exact same position. I was reminded of the dark time that I fell into because of that … As I was in this panicked frenzy, my friend Byron calmly walked over to me and said: “can I pray for your leg?” I nodded. Byron placed his hand on my leg and prayed for the healing hand of God to touch my knee. As he said “amen” I felt prompted to stand. I did, and the pain was completely gone. I moved my leg up and down… No pain. I am not even kidding, my friends, I was healed. God worked in such a tangible way tonight that I have never experienced before. I am overwhelmed with His ever loving kindness and goodness. Thank you, Jesus!