A Simple Prayer Restores An Injured Ankle And Rekindles Faith

A young man limps down a hallway, clutching an ankle that barely holds his weight. Minutes later, he’s walking with a grin he can’t hide. That jolting shift—from pain to possibility—anchors this short, faith-forward episode where we share how a simple prayer, spoken with expectation, can spark real change. We trace the story from a pastor’s long pursuit of a healing anointing to the moment a group of students gathers, hope rises, and an injured ankle responds. It’s candid, direct, and grounded in a practice many believers hold dear: lay hands on the sick and ask Jesus for restoration.

We talk openly about what it means to pray for specific needs, to call out “new body parts” by faith when bodies break down, and to respond with gratitude the moment movement returns. Listeners hear the actual flow of the encounter—asking the young man if he wants a new ankle, praying with a hand lifted toward heaven, and checking in as sensation shifts from uncertain to unmistakable. Along the way, we share why persistence matters, how community strengthens courage, and why thanksgiving anchors a healing culture. Whether you’re a long-time believer or just curious about prayer, you’ll find a clear picture of how faith and compassion meet everyday injuries.

We close with an open invitation to anyone dealing with pain, disease, or lingering limitations: ask boldly and expect restoration. If you’re stirred by this story and want to bring a message of healing and hope to your church, conference, or event, we welcome the conversation. Subscribe for more real-life testimonies, share this episode with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others discover stories that lift the heart and strengthen faith.

Transcript

Calling To Heal The Sick

Linda Budd 0:00

Hi, I'm Linda Budd. I'm a pastor at Rivergate Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. And I take the scriptures literally that says that we are to lay hands on the sick and see them recover. And so for several years I've gone after a healing anointing. I've prayed for people dozens of times over the years, and I see so many get healed. I've seen all manner of sickness and disease healed.

Prayer For Listeners’ Healing

Linda Budd 0:27

If you have any pain in your body, if you're infirmed, if you have any disease, if you have any sickness at all, I just reach my hand up to heaven right now in the name of Jesus and I call forth the new body part that you

Student With An Injured Ankle

Linda Budd 0:40

need. Listen to this testimony. One of our young men who was in our school at our church, a group of them came up to me as they were changing classes and they were so happy to see me. And one of them had hurt his ankle and could hardly walk. And I said, Well, would you like a new ankle? And he said, Yes. And so all the other boys gathered around because they they know that I'll lay hands on the sick and see him recovered. And so I lifted my hand to heaven and I said, Jesus, I need a new ankle for this young

Recovery And Praise

Linda Budd 1:18

man. And then I laid my hand upon him and I said, This is coming forth now in the name of Jesus. And I opened my eyes and looked at him, and he was so excited. And I said, What's happening? He goes, Whoa, I feel that. And I said, What do you feel? I don't know how to explain it. How's the ankle? It's good. And he just began to walk all over, and I walked him all over, and I said, Well, just begin to thank God right now. I'm telling you, God is the God of restoration. God is restoring ankles. And if you need a new one right now, in Jesus' name, you are receiving a new ankle. Aren't these just great testimonies of the goodness of God and the healing power of Jesus Christ?

Invitation To Connect

Linda Budd 2:05

If you are interested in having me come and speak at a motivational event, your church, or a conference of some sort, I am more than happy to consider that invitation. Please contact my church's office, Rivergate Church Tulsa, 918 492 5511, and we'll see if we can set something up. God bless you.