After losing 100 pounds in two years, I was distressed recently to find myself gaining weight. I had not changed my diet and could not see a reason for the gain. I had my thyroid checked since I’ve had a deficient thyroid for 35 years but to my chagrin, it was normal. That left one problem — possible congestive heart failure. My father suffered from that problem the last 20 years of his life. I really didn’t want it to be my problem.
Tuesday morning before I found out my thyroid was normal, Abba was talking to me during my prayer time. He reminded me that Jesus paid a horrible price for our healing. He then told me that the enemy of our souls is constantly trying to convince us that we cannot be healed because the problem is our fault. Maybe it was caused by sin in our lives or poor choices we made. Satan says we cannot be healed because we don’t deserve it.
Abba reminded me that none of us deserve God’s favor. Who deserves to be healed? We are all sinners and God’s Mercy and Grace is the ‘unmerited favor of God.’ It Bible says that God’s mercy is fresh every morning. We CAN go to God and receive healing from Him because Jesus paid the price.
I was very blessed but did not understand at that time what it was all about. A few hours later I was facing the possibility of Congestive Heart Failure. I had many of the symptoms. Tuesday night I had so much chest pain I had to take a nitro. As I lay in bed, I prayed and reminded Abba of His revelation to me that morning and laid claim to His promises. I told the Lord that I was in His hands to do with what He wanted. I soon was able to go to sleep.
The next day I saw my doctor and he has me on water pills plus low salt. He told me, “Marvine, this is not a race you are in but a casual stroll.” He said that my tests last year showed I did NOT have CHF at that time. He is going to send me to a specialist but said, “Let’s pray about it. Maybe God will heal you.”
I have to report that I feel better than I have in weeks. I have energy. I have had very few twinges in my chest. I am dropping water weight. I know my God has healed me and I give Him praise. His promises are ‘yea and amen.’ Let’s believe Him.
“Dear friend, I am praying that everything prosper with you and that you be in good health, as I know you are prospering spiritually.” 3Jn 1:2
