We Serve a Great Healer

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God has done so much for so many in our circle here in India. That we are alive today is the result of nothing but God’s grace and His love for His children who live according to His principles. Despite the horrific situation India finds itself in during this pandemic, our family has stayed healthy. But I am so grateful to have witnessed God’s healing power in the life of one of our dear relatives, Sheila. In October 2020 Sheila was rushed to the emergency room in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. She was having significant breathing issues that were so alarming that going to the hospital was the only option.

The doctors felt fairly certain her chances for survival were minimal as she was already in her 90s. Our family members and friends heard this news and knew there was a Master Healer who could help. So we prayed, on her behalf, that even in her advanced age she would get better and be able to return home to her family. And that is exactly what happened.

When one of Sheila’s nieces who lived abroad heard the news of her aunt’s illness, she desperately wanted to come to India to see her. But because of the many travel restrictions in place on account of COVID-19, it seemed impossible. But God opened the doors in February 2021, and Sheila was reunited with her niece, who so badly wanted to be with her.

But on the day the niece arrived in Vijayawada, Sheila’s breathing issues became considerably worse. The family was prepared to rush her to the hospital again, but managed to keep her somewhat stable until her niece arrived. When she did, she quickly studied the situation and immediately asked for boiled water in a large pot and then added a few drops of eucalyptus oil in it. She carefully helped Sheila to use a towel to cover her head over the pot of steaming water and had her inhale the vapors for 10 minutes. It wasn’t long before Sheila began to breathe a little better.

Her niece helped her take warm and nourishing drinks at least four times a day. After a few days, another of Sheila’s nieces was able to visit, and it made the sweet, elderly woman feel very happy.

Sheila is doing better now and can speak with much more ease than before. Our family is so thankful to God for hearing our prayers and healing Sheila.

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