Gray Matter By Dr. David Levy Available Online
“Gray Matter” by Dr. David Levy tells the story of how one reputable and experienced neurosurgeon closes the gap between religion and modern medicine by asking its patients, colleagues and nurses to pray with him before every operation. The name “Gray Matter” refers not only to the color of the brain tissues, but also it refers the ambiguous role of the religion in the modern medicine. The majority of the doctors, including Dr. Levy’s colleagues, see the religion as admission of superstition or weakness, meaning that they trust the power of the modern medicine more than the power of the prayer. As a dedicated Christian, Dr. David Levy felt that he was encouraged by God to go beyond his main role as a doctor. He completely transformed his work by asking its patients whether he can pray for them before surgery. He started to offer its patients a spiritual guidance.
The chapters in “Gray Matter” tell the stories about Dr. Levy’s encounters with his patients and how he started asking them to pray with him before every operation. The stories describe the power of religion and faith which impacts the patients lives more than any modern surgical procedure. Dr. Levy in his book “Gray Matter” describes in details the delicate brain operations and the results of that operations that hold spiritual implications to Dr. Levy and his patients. As one of the most reputable neurosurgeons in California, Dr. David Levy describes himself as a dedicated Christian who is trying to share the Christian religion and prayers with his patients and colleagues.
When Dr. Levy started to pray with his patients, he discovered that the spiritual health is connected very closely to the people physical health. “Gray Matter” is an excellent example that releasing the anger and learning how to forgive can relive patients from serious medical problems. In his book, Dr. Levy states that he has seen many positive results thanks to his prayers to God. His faith in the power of prayer is in direct connection with James 5:15 which states: “ And The Prayer Offered In Faith Will Make The Sick Person Well, The Lord Will Rise Them Up”
“Gray Matter” is a fascinating book that connects the modern medicine and the religion, telling that the message of God is pretty much alive and that at work is helping a lot. Although the surgical procedures can be a little bit confusing, Dr. Levy describes the operations as clearly as possible so that the people with little medical knowledge can understand them. “Gray Matter” is recommended for every Christian believer, especially for those in the medical world and those who are looking for a proof of the power of the faith and prayer. You can find and purchase the book “Gray Matter” by Dr. David Levy online.
