I just started reading this book this week and it has been something I could not put down. This is the story of Don Piper and his experience of being in a horrible car accident dying for 90 minutes and then returning to earth. He talks about how it is that he actually came back to life, through the pray of one man at the scene of the accident; his experience in heaven, and the disappointment of returning to the life as he would now know it.
In the small group study that I just completed with some women, we had many discussions of the reason and the power of prayer. What was the need for prayer if God already knows our thoughts and the outcome, why pray, if he has it all under control? How do we know our prayers are not just hitting the ceiling? If anyone has doubts about the power of prayer, all they need to do is read this book. How can you be anything but convinced that prayer really can change things when you read Don's sotry? Although, I know in my heart my God is big enough to do anything, I am sometimes worried that what He will do is not what I want or will make me uncomfortable in some way. This book has made me think differently about why and how that I pray and that God's answers to prayer a lot of the time are not about me but for someone else, and more importantly to glorify Him.
I loved this book Judy. Thank you for this reminder as I just recently came into contact with a man who had a Near Death Experience and is having a difficult time procession his brief encounter with Heaven. Thanks again!
Posted by: Jon DeWitt | July 24, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Judy ~ Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I am happy to have found yours now! I have not read this book, but now I think I just might go get it tomorrow. Wow! It sounds interesting! Thanks for the suggestion.
Posted by: caren | July 24, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Hi! thanks for coming by Blueskies, and for the invite to visit your blog. I have found it quite refreshing. I just about lost it when I read about the heart bracelet you bought while your dad is in hospital. I think it is the best 7.50 ever spent. Love the vintage button bracelets as well-very creative!
Lynn
alittlebluesky.blogspot.com
Posted by: [email protected] | July 25, 2009 at 05:15 PM
I have not had the pleasure of reading this book but it sounds very interesting from your description. Thank you for visiting my blog and for your sweet comments on my studio. I hope you have a wonderful week!
Posted by: Sandy | July 26, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Hi: Thank you for visiting my blog. I think your family is beautiful. Blessing to you and your family. Martha
Posted by: Martha | July 26, 2009 at 07:18 PM