What if the pain that shapes your day could end faster than you expect? Pastor Linda Budd shares how a straightforward act of faith—praying for specific injuries and conditions—led to a vivid, measurable outcome: her husband’s lingering foot pain disappeared, then held up under the pressure of a 17.5-mile hiking week. No theatrics, just a clear before-and-after and a call to ask boldly.

We walk through the heart of Linda's healing practice: taking the biblical instruction to lay hands on the sick at face value, focusing prayer on concrete needs, and using testimony to fuel expectation. She explains why targeted prayer—a foot that goes numb, an ankle that aches, knees that limit stride—can help people pray with clarity and track results in everyday life. The story doesn’t stop at the moment of prayer; it’s stress-tested on the trail, turning a private breakthrough into public confidence. Along the way, Linda reflects on how testimonies spread courage and why believing you can receive healing changes how you notice pain, movement, and progress.

For listeners exploring faith-based healing, this conversation offers practical steps: name the need, ask plainly, and watch for sustained change that shows up in real tasks like walking, working, and hiking. We talk about blending faith with prudence—honoring medical insight while also inviting prayer—and how communities can document outcomes with care and honesty. If you’re carrying pain or limited mobility, consider this your prompt to try again, to pray again, and to expect more than temporary relief.

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