The evening Margaret left her wheelchair
My Story begins nine and a half years ago. I was badly assaulted and was left with back and leg injuries. Shortly after the assault I took T.B. in my pelvis and this did a of of damage to my organs which cause severe pain. Over the first four to five years of my illness I suffered with severe depression; I had no self-esteem or confidence and often I felt suicidal. Due to my illness I was not able to get out of the house.
During this time I had to spend a lot of time in bed as the pain I was in was so severe. On May 23rd, 1996, I had been lying in bed for three weeks and was at my lowest ebb. I could not see any way out of my situation. I lay in my bed and I cried out to the Lord. I asked him into my heart and my life forever . I confessed all my sins to him and asked for forgiveness, I also asked him for help with my situation and for someone to come to my door, as I was so lonely. I had the most amazing peace and calmness come over me it was beautiful and I knew if I put my trust and faith in the LORD that I would be safe in his arms forever .
Two days later two men came to my door as I was still in bed. My youngest son answered the door and said I was too ill to come to the door and they said they would send someone else over to visit. Two days later the deaconess of the local church called to see me and this was my first answer to prayer and was to change my life for the better. God’s love truly sined out of this woman and friend. Within a few weeks things really began to change and I got a home help and a wheelchair on the same day.
My health deteriorated very quickly and I was having to have carers come to dress and see to my personal care. I became very ill and my whole body began to shut down. Nothing was working and I thought I was dying. For five months things were really bad. The doctors were sending me for tests and told me I was so severely disabled there was nothing they could do for me.
I was invited by a friend to go to a meeting in Scotland where a visiting ministry, John Mellor, was preaching. I was very sceptical and had to be carried up the steps to the meeting. John prayed for me at each meeting but nothing really happened except I got very sick. I cam home feeling very disappointed that God had not touched me. After a week and a half of being at home I began to notice a difference in my mobility and decided to go back to Scotland for the Friday evening. I HAD TO BE THERE!
John was saying “There’s going to be a miracle tonight”, and I was looking around to see how it was. Then he said “It’s for you!” as he took my hands and I started walking up the floor. I was laughing and crying all at the same time. My crooked and pain filled body straightened and I felt wonderful! I could not believe that GOD LOVE ME ENOUGH TO GIVE ME BACK MY LEGS TO WALK AGAIN. Within half an hour of being home after the meeting my kidneys started to function again. Every day, I did something new.
My doctor cannot take it in, he was totally shocked when he saw me walk into his room but overjoyed.
We have an amazing and wonderful Lord who we can trust with our life. He can do these things in YOUR life as well and I invite you if you do not know Jesus as your LORD and SAVIOUR to invite him into your heart. It’s as easy as ABC. Admit you’re a sinner, Believe that Christ is the risen Lord and the Son of God and Commit your life to serve Him.
