A young girl was being held in isolation in an underground ward in B…

In a basement ward in Boston, USA, a young girl was isolated.

The girl suffered from a severe mental illness,
shouting and hurling terrible, venomous words at anyone who approached.

Doctors did everything they could, but ultimately diagnosed her as incurable.

The girl's parents abandoned her and didn't even come to visit.

However, an elderly, retired nurse came to share the gospel with her.

For six months, this nurse continuously shared the Lord's love with her.
The girl's heart began to change…the darkness in her heart began to dissipate, and she gradually began to open up.
And finally, her heart was healed.

Having regained the light in her heart, the girl decided to dedicate herself to helping others suffering from the same mental illness she had experienced.

This girl was none other than Anne Sullivan Macy, the teacher who guided Helen Keller into the world.

She encountered the love of Jesus and was transformed.

The fact that she, who was seemingly beyond recovery, was able to live a great life that changed the world...
It was solely through the power of God.
...Be strong, do not be afraid.
Behold your God!
...The Holy Spirit can transform your heart, which was seemingly beyond recovery,
like a field of abundant flowers!
...Be strong, do not be afraid.
Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.