A perfect blend of medical drama and spiritual insight, Gray Matter is a fascinating account of Dr. David Levy’s decision to begin asking his patients if he could pray for them before surgery. Some are thrilled. Some are skeptical. Some are hostile, and some are quite literally transformed by the request. (Tyndale House Publishers)
Neurosurgeon Dr. Levy, with the help of Joel Kilpatrick, brings together years worth of detailed cases to present readers with an interesting look inside his career and how he incorporates prayer into his practice.
It certainly wasn't an easy step to begin praying with patients and colleagues over health issues and surgeries, and Dr. Levy shares both the positive and negative responses he received for his efforts. But by the end of Gray Matter, readers can see that, though some patients refused help in spiritual matters, many reached out to the hand Dr. Levy offered and accepted a hope that far surpassed medical ability.
Though Gray Matter started a bit slow, I was hooked before long and became quite emotional when reading about some of the more serious cases. But more than discussing prayer and neurosurgery, Gray Matter encourages readers to really look at how God works in ordinary lives and ordinary moments. I can see it as a call to be bolder and braver when it comes to my own faith, to trust in God more fully, and to reconsider prayer's powerful benefits. Gray Matter is an enjoyable, informative read for anyone who is willing to look at the greatness of God and the power of prayer.
Gray Matter is 288 pages (Softcover), available in eBook format, and is published by Tyndale House Publishers.
