When God Breaks In
Every November, the Lord takes me on a journey down memory lane to remember all He is done in my life. This week He led me to some verses in Psalm 107 that brought such encouragement to my soul.
"Let everyone give all their praise and thanks to the Lord! Here’s why—He’s better than anyone could ever imagine. Yes, He's always loving and kind, and His faithful love never ends. So, go ahead—let everyone know it! Tell the world how He broke through and delivered you from the power of darkness and has gathered us together from all over the world. He has set us free to be his very own! Some of us once sat in darkness, living in the dark shadows of death. We were prisoners to our pain, chained to our regrets. Then we cried out, “Lord, help us! Rescue us!” And he did! His light broke through the darkness, and he led us out in freedom from death’s dark shadow and snapped every one of our chains. So lift your hands and give thanks to God for his marvelous kindness and for his miracles of mercy for those he loves! He smashed through heavy prison doors and shattered the steel bars that held us back, just to set us free!” Psalm 107: 1-3, 10, 13-16 TPT
I stand in awe of what God did in my life nine years ago and how He broke into my life, healed, and delivered me from the power of darkness. In 2009, I started experiencing chronic migraines and other unexplained medical issues. My entire life was consumed with debilitating migraines and other issues leaving me incapable of caring for my husband and kids. Initially, I turned to multiple neurologists, holistic doctors, and chiropractors for help. I went to Mayo Clinic to get answers but didn’t get any and was hospitalized twice for a week. I tried Eastern medicine, naturopathic remedies, dental therapies, etc. I tried everything! I spent more money than I would like to admit on all these things without any pain relief. Instead of getting better, I only got worse. It was a long two years. Desperate for answers, I spent hours in prayer, Scripture, sermons, and books seeking answers for healing. The Lord introduced me to the idea that there are spiritual roots to disease, such as fear, anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, rejection, etc. He then sent two women into my life to disciple me and minister freedom and healing to me. My life was forever changed by these ladies and God’s miraculous power. He loves to bring healing and wholeness to His children. I was supernaturally healed on the inside of so many things like fear, shame, and rejection, bringing physical healing to my body. I got off the five medications and haven’t had a migraine in 9 years.
As I meditated this week on Psalm 107, I am overwhelmed again with gratitude and thankfulness at the Lord’s goodness, faithfulness, and love for me. He will smash through heavy prison doors and shatter steel bars that hold us back to HEAL US and SET US FREE!! This calls for celebration and praise when He does this for us.
There is power in the testimony. “ And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” Revelation 12:11 What God did for me, He will do for you! My prayer is that my story gives you hope that when you have exhausted all possible options for help with struggles or sickness that Our Deliverer, Healer, and Miracle Maker stands ready to do a mighty work in your life. He gave me back my life and restored the ROAR He placed inside of me. And…He wants you to do the same for you!
Until next time, spend some time reflecting on all the things the Lord has done in your life and praise Him for it. He truly is better than we could ever imagine!!