W.R.A.P. #2: Hugs Can Save Lives

Would you believe me if I told you that a hug could raise the dead?

In Australia there was a set of twins born premature. The girl came out healthy, but the boy was pronounced dead. After running tests the doctors took the premature son & gave his dead body to his parents telling them to say their goodbyes. The mother took her son’s dead body, lay him on her bare chest & her & her husband started hugging him, cuddling him, talking to him, & rubbing him.

After 2 hours of this, the baby began to gasp, move, & make sounds! Doctors couldn't believe it. It was miraculous. The mother’s & father’s touch brought their child back to life! Jamie Ogg, the baby boy is alive to this day & celebrated his 2^nd birthday with his twin sister last year.

Our touch has so much power! God has uniquely designed your body, its systems, warmth, healing power, & comforting ability. You may not think you are a touchy, feely person, but the reality is that everyone needs healthy, loving touch every day. It is said that caring, warm touch can relieve stress, lessen anxiety, comfort, encourage, relinquish fear, infuse with courage, & heal.

The Challenge:

Today, your Wednesday Random Act on Purpose (W.R.A.P.) is to give 5 warm, sincere, & loving hugs to different people in your life. For guys this may be really challenging, but step out & do it! Don’t just do the pat hug either; you know, the hug where you embrace a friend, but then you don’t hold it, you just pat his back a couple times & then let go.

Find 5 people & intentionally embrace them for a couple moments. Some people may find it weird that you are hugging them, that’s okay do it anyway. Others may feel overwhelmed by it because that is their primary love language. You don’t know how they will respond, but choose to hug anyway. Your hug may save a life.

Let’s Do This Together
Was it awkward for you to intentionally hug 5 people? How did they respond? How did you feel before & after?

Click "Jamie Ogg" to see the video interview with his parents after he was revived to life: Jamie Ogg

Click "Dr. Gary Chapman" to check out his article on the love language of physical touch: Dr. Gary Chapman