I sat at the bedside of a dying man, his heart as cold as stone. His wife desperately pleaded with God for extended mercy and grace. Just one last chance for her husband to give his heart to God. We prayed through the night for the impossible. As the morning sky began to glow, he awakened. Within a few days he returned home, had a miraculous change of heart, and lived nearly three more years—the best years of his life and marriage. He was healed.

I spent three days at the bedside of one of our dearest friends. She kept hanging on to life, way beyond any scientific explanation, seeking some assurance that she would meet her children again in the Kingdom. We prayed with such fervor and faith on her behalf; we truly expected her to rise fully healed. She did rise. She sat up in bed with such a glow and peace on her face indicating that Jesus had given her personal assurance that He would save her children. Moments later, she rested in peace.

Maryann's sister, Sherry, gave a most valiant fight to a very aggressive and insidious cancer. She fully expected to beat it—she was not one to accept failure. For nearly three years we prayed for healing. She died whole, led to the foot of the cross by her dearest friend. She was healed.

God wants to bring healing in many different ways. He is eager to do so as we join our hearts with His. Pray for healing.

Gary Burns is the communication director of the Lake Union Conference.