Chapman was surprised by the prayer. He believed in God, certainly, and considered himself a religious man, but he had never thought of himself as a valuable member of God’s kingdom. What could he do for Christ? What did he have to offer? He saw no reason for God to return him to health only in answer to such a ridiculous prayer. Throughout the night in that hospital room, the elder’s words never left him. And gradually William Chapman made that prayer his own. He dedicated his life to whatever work God would call him to do.