The first time my life was spared (that I know of)
This is something that happened to me many years ago but it had such a profound affect on me, I think of it often and I remember it like it happened yesterday, and I still don't know the reason why! I had a miracle happen to me years ago and I am positive it was just that because of the way things played out. I was in college at the time and on weekends I did alot of mountain climbing. My last climb of the season was on Bear mountain in South Waterford, Maine. Bear mountain was very challenging because it had many huge boulders at the bottom and a rocky face near the top.I was three quarters of the way up this face when I slipped and fell. While I was tumbling, I had such a helpless feeling knowing I couldn't stop myself. In my head I said, "God? My life is in your Hands!" Had I gone straight down or to my left it would have meant certain death or serious injury's at the very least but for some unexplainable reason, I rolled off toward the right which was a more gradual descent. I ended up with a mild concussion and alot of cuts and bruises.The following morning, while recovering from my wounds in the hospital, I was watching tv. where a Baptist minister was preaching since it was on a Sunday! Normally, I would have turned the channel but I could't for some reason. So I listen while he took a ball out of his paocket and said, "this is how God creates miracles"! as he bounced the ball up and down. "If God created a miracle on this ball, he would not stop it from bouncing," and then he bounced the ball off to the right which was the exact direction of my fall. He said, "God does not change the laws of gravity, He only alters them temporarily by changing the direction of the ball." That is how He creates miracles! I felt a chill up my spine because I knew it was a sign and there was absolutely no doubt in my mind. it was meant for me!I went on with my life after that and never climbed any more mountains, at least in the physical sense. I often think about that brief moment in my life and I wonder...!God Bless all my friends!-------------------------------------
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It seems as if your life was spared and the message was for you to pay it forward and that is what you are doing with your teaching and ministering to others. May God continue to bless you and keep you strong. Truly your friend, BarbaraWawa
Wow, I have chills down my spine. God does work miracles everyday, and it sounds as though you got first hand experience of that. Love the journal entry as always. Looking forward to the next. Its like reading a book you just can\'t put down! Maybe you could start writing a novel about your adventures in life. Take care. BH
That\'s really awesome Bob. Yes, God does always have a plan and he does save us sometimes when we don\'t even realize it. I\'m glad you saw what He did and can do.
Yes, this was definitely a cool journal entry. God does like to make us sit up and take notice at times, doesn\'t he? I\'m glad you were open minded enough to pay attention tp what he was saying to you! Thanks for sharing this story with us. Keep writing, Cherie
Bob! What a story! You definitely are a special person and were given a second chance for a reason...Im soo glad youre still here with us!
What an inspirational and awesome story! Which I love!! \"chills\" God Bless and He does work in myserious ways doesn\'t he??
An amazing story bob..I think God knew that we (people here) needed you..I am so glad to have you as a friend...love you...
thank you for sharing your amazing story, it warms the heart, Nora