Prayer Changes Things

Have you ever experienced the opposite of what you hoped and prayed for? Perhaps a situation unfolded entirely contrary to your expectations? Several years ago, my younger sister, a high school student, was involved in a car accident on her way to school. The news hit us like a sledgehammer, plunging us into despair. Hastily, we made our way to the hospital, where we found her in a coma, clinging to life. She lay unconscious, her breaths sparse, and her existence reliant on life support. I called out to her, but there was no response. "My dear sister," I cried, "Lord, please don't let her die!" This unforeseen tragedy shattered the plans my family and I had for the day and the week. Just that morning, we had gathered for our family devotion, entrusting everyone and the day's activities to God's care. In less than three hours, we were confronted with a life-or-death scenario. Amidst the chaos, uncertainty, and our barrage of questions for the doctors, I k