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I have always been dependent on food. As a child, I was hospitalized nine times because my pancreas would over-dump insulin into my system at the wrong time, thus launching me into ketoacidosis. As an adult, I became ill every time I missed a meal then could not take care of my family. Doctors did not know what to do, so I clocked my meals to avoid the problem. Fasting was not an option.
So, when I sensed God calling me to fast, I believed He wanted to heal me from my lifelong blood sugar issue. In January, I responded to God’s invitation to ask for healing. I asked friends to pray with me; I set up a discernment prayer session; I looked over bloodwork with my doctor and I made plans to see a specialist. In February, I asked elders to anoint me with oil and lay hands on me in prayer. Twelve days later, while our community group was worshipping together, my friend felt prompted to lay her hand on me. I felt the Holy Spirit lap over me in three waves, then I felt a little pop like packing bubble under my right rib… near my pancreas. I wondered if God had healed me!
I was hesitant to test my body out, but ten days later, I decided to try. I fasted a full day from sunset to sunset. And I experienced none of my normal symptoms! I waited for the headache, but it never came! No exhaustion, nausea, brain fog or sweaty shakes! So, I canceled my specialist appointment, because I am healed!
Since March, whenever I miss a meal, I feel like a normal hungry person. I can fast.
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This testimony appeared in the New Heights Church bulletin in February 2024.
