T.D. Jakes’ daughter and the senior pastor of The Potter’s House, Sarah Jakes Roberts, faced an unplanned trip to the hospital.
In an Instagram post, Jakes wrote about how what started as a fun time playing with her daughter on a trampoline took a dark turn.
Last night was scary. I was almost paralyzed, but God didn’t see fit to let that be my story. I was playing a game with my Ella on the trampoline and landed on my neck. Instantly, I heard several pops in my neck. She called her dad, who called 911. Two hospitals, several scans, and hours later, we learned that I had fractured my neck, herniated discs, and endangered areas of my spine that could have left me paralyzed.
Roberts shared that if things had just been slightly different, her story would have looked unimaginably frightening. However, she sees where God protected her.
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One disc up or one disc lower, and this would’ve been a different testimony. Instead, I’ll be wearing this brace for 4-6 weeks to keep my neck stable and avoid further damage. Rest and recovery will give my body a chance to heal. I’ll be lying low while I navigate this injury with wisdom. I’m soaking in the presence and kindness of God and in the love of friends and family. So, if you see me and I’m out and about, but moving slowly, just know that I’m still [having] the birthday even with a neck brace.
During this time, pray for her healing, for her family and for The Potter’s House as they go through this unexpected turn together.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
