Coincidence or Godincidence? You Be the Judge

When my youngest was thirteen, she developed a 'tumor' in her eyelid. It was angrily infected, painful and caused her to have blurred vision among other symptoms. The Ophthalmologist seemed quite concerned that it might be malignant and cautioned me to schedule surgery for the following week as soon as the antibiotics he prescribed had begun their work. He said it could even affect her sight if not removed immediately. I recall that was on a Thursday.

On Friday night we went to a group service "Prayer and Praise" at our church. I asked for prayers (not specific to anything) and my daughter was immediately surrounded by concerned friends who placed their hands on her in some cases, and in other cases, simply bowed their heads and formed a circle around the two of us. Some friends were so concerned they traveled back to our house with us for more 'laying on of hands' and prayer. Not convinced that she would be healed, I at least felt that we had the strength of prayer and friendship to keep us company throughout the ordeal.

When Monday came we made a return visit to the office in anticipation of surgery. We were told that the growth had diminished in size and, though it was necessary to remove it surgically, we found out that it was not malignant. My young daughter was so moved by our experience that she shared her story in front of a crowd at the next Prayer and Praise. Our doctor, of Jewish faith, was amazed that the outcome was different than he expected, and he even said that the absence of acute infection a mere four days after beginning treatment was 'a miracle.' We called it a Godincidence. My daughter made sure to tell him we had 'prayed' her well. As for me, I know there are no coincidences in my life. How about you?