Smita, a young university student, was home for the summer. She had gone to visit some friends one evening. Time passed quickly and she ended up staying longer than planned, and had to walk home alone. She wasn’t afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away. As she walked along under the tall elm trees, Smitha asked “God” to keep her safe from harm and danger. When she reached the alley, which was a short cut to her house, she decided to take it. However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he was waiting for her.
She became uneasy and began to pray, asking the “God’s” protection. Instantly, a comforting feeling of security wrapped around her and she felt as through someone was walking with her. When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past the man and arrived home safely.
The next day, she read in newspaper that a young girl was attacked in the same alley just 20 minutes after she had been there.
Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the fact that she could have been her, she began to weep. Thanking the Lord for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station. She felt she could recognized the man, so she told them her story.
The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a lineup to see if she could identify him. She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before. When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed. The officer thanked Smita for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her.
She asked if they would ask the man one question. Smita was curious as to why he had not attacked her.
When the policeman asked him, he answered, “Because she was not alone. She had two tall men walking on either side of her.
”Never underestimate the power of prayer!
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