Prayers and Prescriptions: From the Pages of an Old Doc’S Prayer Journal

By Josie Miller-Muterspaw and Old Doc Miller

Oh Lord, even when I dont understand, may I love You more than I ever have.

Where do we turn to when our pain is overwhelmingwhen we have no words to express our sorrow? No matter the painful or overwhelming circumstance you find yourself wrapped in today, the key to unlocking the remedy is a powerful prayer life. In prayer we release the burden to the One who holds all the answers. Find your personal prayer voice and ignite your prayer life by going on a journey through a humble mans heartfelt talks with his savior in Prayers and Prescriptions.

The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with (James 5:1618 MSG).

• Language: English
• Publisher: Inspiring Voices
• Release date: Dec 4, 2013
• ISBN: 9781462408368

Josie Miller-Muterspaw

Coauthor Josie Muterspaw, the youngest daughter of Dr. Steve Miller, grew up witnessing her father’s servant heart in action. Josie is now a professional clinical counselor and certified clinical trauma professional dedicated to seeing the hurting and the brokenhearted restored and made whole. She currently serves as the cofounder and clinical director for River of Hope Ranch in Waynesville, Ohio.

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ISBN: 978-1-4624-0835-1 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4624-0836-8 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013921552

Inspiring Voices rev. date: 12/02/2013

Contents

Preface

Autobiography of the Author:

Old Doc’s Prescriptions

The Stove

Old Doc’s Prescriptions

Bright Lights

Old Doc’s Prescriptions

God’s Timing

Old Doc’s Prescriptions

Dedicated to the memory of my hero, my daddy,

Dr. Steven C. Miller

And the family, friends, and horse lovers

he left behind.

I walked alone tonight,

Alone in moonlight bright.

Alone I gazed at moon’s soft light

Stars shining with fiery light.

Trees so stately stand,

Branches and leaves at His command.

God alone is all I need,

The joy of Blessed Trinity.

Harold R. Miller, father of Old Doc Miller

Preface

If I had to pick one word to describe my father it would be love. He lived his life with love for his family, Jesus, clients, patients, and his country. Above all else, my father taught me how to love. All the days of my life, I will cherish his memory, his support, and his never ending belief in me.

It has been very difficult knowing that his love and encouragement I