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Saying a Prayer
If you're a person who finds strength and contentment in your faith, then it's likely you would want to share the same with those around you. I was sitting in the back of a taxi, talking on my cell phone, not paying attention to the man behind the wheel in the seat in front of me. I ended my conversation and happened to notice; the driver's hair was soaking wet. It took a few seconds before I realized he was having some type of seizure. He pulled off the highway and drove onto the shoulder. When it was over, he told me in a shaky voice that he was fine— though this had never happened to him before. I asked him if he would like to say a prayer with me, thanking God for bringing us to safety. The man said he was not a believer, but he'd like me to pray for him anyway. When I got out of the cab, this taxi driver who was once a stranger and now a friend, said, "Thank you. I felt something today." Impossibly Alive I was absolutely certainI was going to die.I saw the world spin around mewhile my hands gripped the wheeland my foot frantically pumped the break.I pled with You; I begged for my life. And You were beside me.Taking control because I could not.Your strong hands guided me to safetyand Your soft voice quieted my wild mind.Now, remembering my hands tremblingand a voice unsteadyI offer You my humble thanksfor honoring my life by saving it. "Is there someone you would like to share your faith with?"       Read next feature >
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