They Said Her Father Would Die. But Lynet Knew Nothing is Impossible for God.

“God’s answers don’t always come quickly, but they are never late.”

Lynet is 12 years old and lives in Uganda with her father, stepmother, siblings and other relatives. She attends a local Compassion center, which is where she learned how to pray and memorize Scripture. Her faith was tested when her father fell gravely ill; most people thought he wouldn’t survive. But Lynet never lost hope that God would answer her prayers.

In November 2021, Dad fell sick. My grandmother took him to hospital; I stayed home with my sisters and stepmother.

I heard people in our community say Dad was going to die. I told my sisters that we had to pray, because God is able. “Aunt Patricia” is the director at my Compassion center. She taught me that when you believe, nothing is impossible for God. I prayed with faith, because the Bible does not lie. I knew that God would answer me.

One day, my uncle came home very discouraged. He told me Dad was going to die. He said I needed to go and see him and that I needed to pray. That day I cried. The thought of losing my father was scary. My stepmother said God would heal him, but everyone else had lost hope. Dad was just too sick. He couldn’t sit, walk or eat. He didn’t recognize people anymore.

I didn’t sleep that night. I prayed to the Lord, and I read my Bible. I prayed until 10 p.m.

I read Psalm 120:1 …

“I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.” (NIV)

At 3 a.m. I woke up and prayed some more. We were going to see Dad later that day, so I prayed that by the time I got to the hospital, Dad would have the strength to sit up in his bed. I prayed until 4 a.m.

I read Isaiah 59:1 …

“Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.” (NIV)

At 7 a.m. I woke up again to pray. I told God that I trusted him and knew he would heal my father. As I prayed, another Bible verse came to me.

I read Isaiah 41:10 …

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (NIV)

Time ran slowly for the rest of that morning. I did my chores. While others had breakfast, I fasted and prayed. I asked God to keep Dad alive.

Motorcycles arrived to take us to the hospital. My sister and I rode on one motorcycle; my uncle and aunt sat on the other. The road was bumpy until we connected to the main road. As we approached the town, there were many people, cars and tall buildings.

The red hospital gate was wide open, as if waiting for us. From afar, I saw the hospital, a three-story white building. Fear gripped me. I thought that my father could die. I was scared. But I remembered that the Bible says to never lose hope, and I was encouraged. I believed that my father was still alive.

We reached the right hospital room, and my uncle opened the door. Dad was sitting upright on the bed! I was so happy. I praised the Lord in my heart. Dad smiled and reached out his hand to hold on to my shoulder. He said, “Omwishiki wangye wijja kundeba!” which means, “My beloved daughter, you have come to visit me!”

I was so happy he was alive and remembered me. When he recognized me, I knew that God was healing him. I told Dad to trust God, because nothing is impossible with him. Dad said he believed that too. I shared some Bible verses with him that I learned at the Compassion center, and I told him that we would continue praying for him.

We spent the rest of the day at the hospital. The journey back home felt hopeful. When I prayed that night, it was with thanksgiving. I asked God to heal my father completely.

My father was discharged from the hospital three weeks later. People could not believe it. We shared our testimony in church, and everybody was overjoyed for us. Many people joined us in giving thanks to God.

Today, Dad resumed his work. I keep praying for him to receive strength and be completely healed. God’s answers don’t always come quickly, but they are never late. Anyone who is still waiting on God should continue to pray and serve him while they wait. He will answer them.