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Have You Been Saved ? I Was Saved By a Tree!

Sitting by the creek one day, watching as two little ducks swam by. They were in such a rush it seemed, to catch a floating dragon fly. I started to erect myself, when I slipped and fell. I must have hurt my leg somehow, for it began to swell. The current was mighty swift as it pulled me on my way. I knew I was getting in too deep and I began to pray. It seems the only time we talk is when I’m in a bind. A feeling just came over me, what if He should pay me no mind. He wouldn’t do that to me, I thought, that would be unfair. Maybe He’s trying to show to me, what it’s like when no one’s there. Lord I’m getting in too deep, and I’m getting mighty scared. I never learned to swim at all, this secret I’ve never shared. All of a sudden a log came by, and I caught hold of a branch or two. I thought how, did this log happen by, was it a gift from you. As the water began to shallow some, I made it to dry ground. My leg was really sore I guess, but it seemed to be quite sound. He answers our prayers in many ways, often though we do not see. For me, my prayer was answered, by Him floating me a tree.

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