Monday, July 3, 2000
Monday, July 3, 2000
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff-- they comfort me.
Campanella knew that he would never leave his wheelchair. He knew that he would never play
ball again. But he also knew that the doctor was right. All of his life he had found help in his
faith. And now, from the depths of his despair, he turned once more to the Lord. He had a nurse
read him the Twenty-third Psalm, and from that moment, Campanella improved. He is still in his
wheelchair, but he says that he knows that God is on his side.
God is on your side too!
(Psalm 23:4
NRSV)
Former professional baseball player Roy Campanella, who was confined to a wheelchair following
an accident, found an important resource in his faith. He had felt only anguish and despair
immediately following the accident, and he spent many nights crying himself to sleep. He healed
poorly in those first few months, and one day his physician came in and told him frankly that if he
didn't become responsible for his own healing, he would never recover.
Dear Jesus, thank you for allowing me to be on your team. Amen.
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