I had been going through treatments for a recurrence of cancer. There had been many experiences that God would bring me through and that He would be by my side every step of the way. 

I held onto these experiences when the road got rough. There were many setbacks and many difficult steps along the way. God gave me this scripture, and it comforted me many times over the duration of the trial: John 16:33, “These things I have spoken to you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

I began experiencing neuropathy in both my feet as well as cramping in my feet and legs caused by the chemotherapy. It was unbearable. It kept me awake at night, and I was distressed because my doctor told me that there was nothing that could be done. This damage was permanent. I was also taking medication that the doctor prescribed for me, and I was having severe side effects. I would have to take this medication for several years, and I could not tolerate it. 

I had an appointment to see the doctor, and I wanted the Lord to go with me when I told the doctor that I could not tolerate this medication. I was also having a difficult time with the chemotherapy. My bloodwork numbers were not good, and there were several weeks that I was not able to receive the treatments because my bloodwork was off. 

I went up to be anointed the Sunday before the appointment and asked for prayer regarding the medication and chemotherapy. I didn’t mention the neuropathy pain when I asked the ministry for prayer. The brother who anointed me asked God for a complete healing of my body. I didn’t notice a difference that day, but over the next few days, I noticed that the side effects from the medicine were subsiding, and miraculously, the neuropathy pain and cramping pain were completely gone! 

I felt that I was completely healed of not only the neuropathy pain, but the cancer recurrence as well. I asked the Lord for a confirmation. I didn’t want to do anything that would shorten my life. 

I went for the bloodwork again, and again it was not good. I was not able to receive treatment, and the doctor wanted me to take a medication with severe side effects to bring my bloodwork to where it needed to be to receive the treatment. There was no guarantee that this harsh medication would even work. I felt the Lord prompting me to decline the treatment and decline any further chemotherapy. 

I was praying for a confirmation from the Lord. I needed to confirm what I already knew, that I was healed. The following Sunday, I stood up in my testimony and told the brothers and sisters that I knew that I was healed. God took away my neuropathy pain, and I didn’t even ask for prayer for that! I knew that my whole body was healed, but I wanted a confirmation from God. 

While I was testifying and asking for the saints to pray that I would receive a confirmation from the Lord, a brother spoke in tongues, and the word of the Lord that followed was, “Thus sayeth the Lord, Know that I have touched you. Trust that you are in My hands.” 

At that moment, electricity went through my whole body. (Others in the congregation felt it as well.) I had been having pain in my shoulder for some time, and the electrical feeling lingered in my shoulder and then went through my arm and out through my hand. I have never experienced anything like that in my life. It was so powerful. 

And just like the neuropathy pain, I never told the ministry about my shoulder pain. God knew! This was the confirmation that I needed. It was clear. How kind God is to answer our prayers while we are asking! Praise God, for He hears and answers our prayers! 

I’m so thankful for God’s healing upon my body. It’s been a long journey, but God has brought me through, just like He promised! I can never sufficiently praise Him!

“Before they call, I will answer. While they are yet speaking, I will hear.” (Isaiah 65:24)