Testimony of Healing March 8, 1993 Issue

One very special proof to me of the healing power of prayer...

Melba G. Rutledge

One very special proof to me of the healing power of prayer took place several years ago while I was attending a business conference in San Francisco. Several of us had planned on meeting for lunch. We tried to hail a taxi, but it was during the rush hour and we were unsuccessful. We decided to take a streetcar, and after getting off we had to hurry to make our reservations on time. I was wearing high heels with rubber soles, and while rushing to keep up with the others, I tripped and fell with great force. The rib-cage area was very painful. I did continue on to the restaurant a short distance away with the help of my husband and sister. They also supported me with their prayers.

Although I had fainted while in an elevator, I was able to return to the conference and then to drive the ninety-six miles to my home. I never had the injury diagnosed, but it seemed to be broken ribs; I could hardly move or breathe and spent a very uncomfortable night with little sleep. I prayed to realize that I could not experience anything evil, anything that God did not create.

The next morning I called a Christian Science practitioner. I went to work the next workday and was able to continue working as the practitioner and I prayed.

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