Oct. 5, 2011- A day that I will hold on to for the rest of my life. I woke up with a very severe stomach pain. My Dad called the ambulance where they rushed me to PG Hospital Center. When there, the Doctor discovered my condition and diagnosed it as a "volvulus" which is a bowel obstruction with a loop of bowel that abnormally twisted on itself. I knew that this was an attack from the enemy to take me out before I could even reach the surface of what God has for my future.
Oct. 6, 2011- The Doctor performs the surgery to remove the volvulus. From that day on, I stayed in the Hospital so that they could run further testing as well as give me time to recover. However, these days were an incredible challenge for me, because I still developed problems digesting my food. I soon found myself vomiting not only my food, but also the inner lining of my stomach. Talk about a full-fledged assault, I was in the warfare of my life. No matter what, I still kept my faith because I knew that No Weapon Formed Against Me was going to prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that by the stripes of Jesus I was already healed (Isaiah 53:5). It was only a matter of me walking out that word by taking the steps that I needed to take to recover and heal. Thankfully, God sent visitors my way to encourage me, to pray with me, for me and to speak healing and victory over me. Lord, Thank you! I knew that I was not wrestling against flesh and blood, which is why all I had was my faith and God's Word to bring me through. Although I could properly swallow my physical food, I was still able to taste and see that the Lord, is was and will always be good!!
Oct. 17, 2011- The Dr. had no other choice, but to perform a second operation because one of my bowels twisted over itself, which further caused my vomiting. A tube was also placed to remove the toxins in my body. Once that was over, I was able to swallow my food again. I made a rapid progression from liquid foods back to solid foods. By the end of the week, I was informed that I would soon be discharged and sent home because of my progress.
Oct. 22, 2011- It was official. I was finally discharged and sent home! God's hand operated through the Doctor and the surgeons. He orchestrated everything that went on and placed enough strength in me, both physically and spiritually to overcome this trial. He does not put more on us than we can bear and I can attest to that. As a result of being a fully dedicated disciple of Christ, I am able to testify that I am more than a conqueror and I was not left nor forsaken.
Nov. 24, 2011- I was blessed to have Thanksgiving with my family along with being able to eat well.
Now, I will continue to look up because the best is yet to come!!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Betrothed
"I will come again and receive you to myself" (John 14:3)
What a great assurance to know that Jesus will come again and receive us for himself. Not only that, but in the previous verse he says that he would go to prepare a place for us. Later on, he says that where he is, we may be also. That is something I know that I cannot wait for, because that is the greatest honor that anyone could ever imagine to have well beyond their greatest dreams and it is even more amazing that the God that we serve is that intimate with us and personal with us to even go out of his way to do that for us who do not even deserve it. Have you ever heard of the phrase "Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people"? Well this scripture is the perfect example of that, because in order to make the proper preparations, we must first shed everything that represents this sinful and ungodly world. As Christians, we must constantly be reminded as well as remind ourselves that this world is not our home, because everyday and everywhere that we turn this world is forever changing, which shows that nothing is constant. Therefore, as a result, we must also allow God to continue to change our hearts, mindset, and desires so that they may fit his blueprint and plans so that when he comes, his bride would have no spot, wrinkle or blemish and found absolutely blameless before his throne. The trials, tribulations and storms that we go through on a constant basis in this world are here to prepare us daily so that we can be ready for the rewards that God has stored for us who have put our complete faith and trust in Christ and desire to live by his Word. Even the treasures that he has for us cannot be compared to what is on earth, because they exceed everything here in this world so much that it is unthinkable. This is why Paul said that eyes have not seen, nor ears have heard, neither entered into the heart of man the things that God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9) He has also mentioned that even our sufferings cannot be compared to the glory that shall be revealed to us. (Romans 8:18) These words of encouragement are further reminders of how important it is for us to be in the family of God and to belong in the arms of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Our King, who has all power in his hand and is willing and ready to welcome us openly for all of eternity. This is just one of the many benefits and rewards that come with having a deep and personal relationship with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.
What a great assurance to know that Jesus will come again and receive us for himself. Not only that, but in the previous verse he says that he would go to prepare a place for us. Later on, he says that where he is, we may be also. That is something I know that I cannot wait for, because that is the greatest honor that anyone could ever imagine to have well beyond their greatest dreams and it is even more amazing that the God that we serve is that intimate with us and personal with us to even go out of his way to do that for us who do not even deserve it. Have you ever heard of the phrase "Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people"? Well this scripture is the perfect example of that, because in order to make the proper preparations, we must first shed everything that represents this sinful and ungodly world. As Christians, we must constantly be reminded as well as remind ourselves that this world is not our home, because everyday and everywhere that we turn this world is forever changing, which shows that nothing is constant. Therefore, as a result, we must also allow God to continue to change our hearts, mindset, and desires so that they may fit his blueprint and plans so that when he comes, his bride would have no spot, wrinkle or blemish and found absolutely blameless before his throne. The trials, tribulations and storms that we go through on a constant basis in this world are here to prepare us daily so that we can be ready for the rewards that God has stored for us who have put our complete faith and trust in Christ and desire to live by his Word. Even the treasures that he has for us cannot be compared to what is on earth, because they exceed everything here in this world so much that it is unthinkable. This is why Paul said that eyes have not seen, nor ears have heard, neither entered into the heart of man the things that God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9) He has also mentioned that even our sufferings cannot be compared to the glory that shall be revealed to us. (Romans 8:18) These words of encouragement are further reminders of how important it is for us to be in the family of God and to belong in the arms of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Our King, who has all power in his hand and is willing and ready to welcome us openly for all of eternity. This is just one of the many benefits and rewards that come with having a deep and personal relationship with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.
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