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One December I was particularly busy trying to get ready for Christmas. A few days before the holiday break, I was not feeling well. My throat was sore, and I had trouble swallowing, particularly solid food.

When things seem unfair or deeply disturbing in some way, it can be so easy to be frustrated and to react with anger. I know—I’ve been there.

In my own family, five generations have relied on the unchanging availability of God’s healing power.

Several years ago, I was hit by a car while crossing a busy street in a large city. My knee was severely damaged and I was in a great deal of pain.

I received in the mail a photo taken of our building during business hours. It said I was in violation of a village ordinance and must appear in court on a specific date to pay a fine of several hundred dollars.

In the fall of 2018, after what had seemed to be only a slight back-pulling injury, my condition rapidly worsened. At times I was nearly immobile and almost always in great physical discomfort.

For several days I would suffer from acute stomach pain whenever I had something to eat. It didn’t matter what I’d eaten.

In our own lives, burdens may come along just when we see the possibility of expanding opportunities. Such was my experience.

You may believe that prayer can help or heal certain things. But what about a broken bone or something else wrong with your body? [34 min audio podcast]

"One morning as I started to get out of bed, I found I could not put any weight on one leg. I’d been dealing with discomfort in my knee for some time, but I hadn’t given it much thought. I like to be active, and this condition scared me.