A Mum’s Prayer

One night, about more than a week ago, Rebecca suddenly called me to share about her nightmare about someone coming up from behind or sideways to stab me, without me knowing. She woke up afraid as she seldom has nightmares. I steadied myself to hear her out, but soon I began to feel afraid. I prayed for us before we put down the phone.

Even though we had prayed, I still felt afraid. So I went to my Mum’s room to share this with her. At first she shrugged off the idea, until I told her about some of my past real life encounters with the spiritual realm. After chatting for awhile, I went back to my room to sleep.

I was still afraid as I prayed and prayed on my bed. After awhile, to my surprise, my Mum came into my room to lay hands to pray for me! At that moment, I felt so overwhelmed with comfort! For that short one minute or so, I felt like a child once again, being prayed for by my mother. After her prayer, my Mum told me not to think about it and go to sleep… which I did.

When I woke up the next day to go to church, I still felt touched by her gesture and sent her an SMS to thank her for praying for me. I just loved the feeling of comfort when my mother prays for me. And this is the first time (I remember) that laid hands to pray for me! I just felt the presence of God come down upon me, giving me so much peace and comfort!

I also recall that when I was a child, I also had nightmares. My Dad would lie next to me on my bed until I fall asleep. Thinking back, it was such a warm and cozy feeling! I really miss being a child to them, now that I have grown up. I hope to be a parent who is able to do next time too… God help me… Amen. =)