I had a stroke (cerebral hemorrhage) on May 7, 2004 and was paralyzed on my left side. I left the hospital two weeks later with a brace on my leg, a walker and a wheelchair. The doctors said I would be an invalid for life. God had other plans. On May 28 (21 days after my stroke), I went to a healing service and was completely healed. I took off the brace and never put it back on—I wall 100% instantly healed.
At that same meeting, the pastor called Rivers and I onto the platform and told us that God was going to give us a “healing mantle” and that thousands would come to St. Paul Westport to be healed. When he spoke those prophetic words over us, I knew in my heart that it was a true Word from God.
Over the past eight years, we have seen thousands come to St. Paul Westport (not in large numbers, but a consistent flow of people) for healing prayer. Many have been healed. Many are still waiting for their healing. Some have died. Through all of this, I have come to know three things about God that are true:
- He is Good
- He knows what He is doing
- I have to TRUST HIM!
In addition to ministering at St. Paul, Rivers and I have traveled to nearly sixty countries on six continents to minister to people, teach about healing and deliverance, demonstrate the power of God and impart the gift of healing and the Father’s Love to many.
Eight years ago, I could have breathed my last breath and died. But I did not die. God had a plan. He had to take me through this healing so He could use me on in this ministry. (2 Corinthians 1: 3-5).
If you are going through something difficult, do not look at it as an obstacle, but rather as a preparation for a ministry opportunity that God is placing in your path. Remember, God will “work good out of every circumstance for those who love the Lord.”
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