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Don’t you love it when you hear praise reports of healing? I’ve been a part of a team of intercessors praying for a woman named Sharon. Several months ago, we were told Sharon’s physician suspects last stage cancer; he told her to make final preparations. But we stood on God’s promises of healing. Yesterday, I received the latest email update regarding Sharon’s last surgery. This is what it said:

Originally her diagnosis was bleak. The mass was the size of a grapefruit, elongated, affecting they feared, her stomach and at least one kidney. Days before the surgery she suffered a bad migraine and began vomiting which caused more suspicion regarding cancer, possibly pointing to more tumors. Once the surgeon was inside he determined the mass was non-malignant and in fact was basically fatty tissue. One kidney was consumed and required removal but in a nutshell, she is CANCER-FREE! Sharon is telling everyone she's the recipient of a miracle. Her surgeon was dumbfounded by the results of the surgery. As intercessors you and I know the power of faith based prayer, of heartfelt petitions!




I’m rejoicing today that God heals! Jesus was the expression of God’s willingness to heal. In Matthew 4:23, it says: “And Jesus went about Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.”

There is a balm in Gilead, Lord, and you are the One who brings healing to the human body.

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  1. DeniseJuly 26, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Praise God for His healing powers.

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  2. SilverJuly 26, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Very encouraging to hear of the power of prayer once again.. our link and connection with our great Healer.

    ~Silver

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  3. Kathleen July 26, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Wow. We are undone by God's grace; His wondrous ways.

    What joy to know His touch is so very, very personal.

    Be blessed,
    Kathleen

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  4. AndreaJuly 26, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Once again..."Man" dumbfounded by the GREAT PHYSICIAN! I LOVE IT!!
    Yes, GOD also has a great sense of humor....
    Andrea

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  5. Debbie PetrasJuly 26, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    Mary, praise God for this healing. What wonderful news!

    See, the Lord is about restoration and nothing is impossible for Him. I'm praying friend.

    And have a wonderful Sunday! Love you.

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  6. AngelaJuly 26, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    There is a balm in Gilead, Lord, and you are the One who brings healing to the human body.
    amen amen amen

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  7. CharlotteJuly 26, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Thank you so much for this wonderful report. No doubt about it, God is the great healer. He heals us in so many different ways.
    Have a wonderful Spiritual Sunday.
    Charlotte

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  8. SmilingSallyJuly 26, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    That is an amazing report! Thank you. Happy SS day.

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  9. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJuly 26, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Praise the Lord for His healing power! I love testimonies like this. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your Sunday.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  10. MarshaJuly 26, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Oh Mary! Praise the Lord! What a wonderful report.

    He is Jehovah Rapha!

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  11. rcubesJuly 26, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Awesome Lord! "There is nothing impossible with Him". That's an amazing testimony, too! To God be the glory! And have a wonderful Sunday sister! Keeping you and your family in prayers. Love in Christ.

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  12. LisaJuly 26, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Praise God! What a wonderful testimony! Once again, effectual fervent prayer availed much. I'm rejoicing with you in the victory!

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  13. DonettaJuly 26, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    You make me think ..hope
    hope that perhaps the white spots in the brain matter that hinder me might just be healed...
    I think I lost that hope as the symptoms worsen.

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  14. Musings of A MinisterJuly 26, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Great report and a great lesson on the power of prayer and a God who heals. Thank you. (I like the post about your meeting at Gooseberries)

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  15. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageJuly 26, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Thank-you so much for sharing the uplifting story. If I ever need prayers you will be one of the first I contact! God is so good.
    I'm so happy you were able to meet Charlotte, she is one of the sweetiest ladies I know.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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  16. christy roseJuly 26, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Praise God! Thanks for this encouraging post Mary!

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  17. Ms.DaisyJuly 26, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    "Praise God from whom all blessings flow..." Prayer works...and God is so Good!



    Blessings,
    Jean

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  18. LorenJuly 26, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    OHHHH MARY!!!! PRAISE THE LORD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!!!
    HALLELUAH for Sharon and how awesome for you to be a part in that prayer intercessory!!!
    I am soooo believing this for my Dad and for Ron and for victory in your family Mary!!!!

    Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou for this post and for being such a mighty prayer warrior!!!

    I love you with all of my heart!

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  19. Mevely317July 26, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    My goodness, Sharon's story is so uplifting; my heart rejoices on behalf of all of you!!!
    Thank you for sharing her Miracle.

    Love,
    Myra

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  20. annies homeJuly 26, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Amen it is so powerful when we hear of how God has healed someone. Let me share a quick miracle with you. My daughter had been married a year of so and wanted to have a baby well the dr said there was no way they would ever have a baby. They started saving money for an adoption and laid their prayer of a baby on the alter one night at church. A few months later what the drs said would not happen and my granddaughter is a living testiment to God's precious power and the power of prayer

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  21. LorenJuly 27, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    p.s. I gave you something on my blog today


    i love you soooooo much

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  22. TRUTH SHARERJuly 27, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Thanks for stopping by Shepherd's Walk today! God truly is doing His mighty HEALING work!

    Joining you in praise for HE IS GOOD!

    Choosing JOY, Stephanie
    [JESUS - the One I THIRST For]

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  23. Simply DebbieJuly 28, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Dear Mary,
    I wanted to stop by and introduce myself...I am Debbie, Amy's mother and Sherry's sister at countrywingsinphoenix but most of all a child of the Lord Jesus Christ on my own journey that he has set before me.
    I wanted to thank you ever so much for all the prayers for Amy you have lifted up to our Father God. She needed and felt everyone of them.
    I love your smile and I can tell the Holy Spirit dwells within.
    PRAISE GOD FOR HIS HEALING POWER ON THIS WOMAN YOU HAVE BEEN INTERCEDING FOR AND ALL THOSE NEEDING HEALING.
    It is such a pleasure to meet you.
    I love to pray if you ever need me
    Angel Hugs
    debbie

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  24. KayJuly 28, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Amen! Praise God! Halleluuuuujjjjaaa! He is SO worthy!

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  25. AlleluiabelleJuly 28, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    My Precious Friend,

    Oh what a powerful praise report indeed! I so love to hear of His great miracles.

    As Andrea said it so well, "Once again..."Man" dumbfounded by the GREAT PHYSICIAN! I LOVE IT!!"...and SO DO I.

    I love you dear friend and I'm praying for you and your family.

    I can't thank you enough for your friendship and prayer support to my husband and I. You are a powerful intercessor and prayer warrior and I'm glad that you are among the forces praying on our behalf.

    Love, Peace & Blessings,
    Alleluiabelle

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  26. SilverJuly 29, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    You feel up to playing tag? Come check it out at my blog 'k coz You've Been Tagged!

    ~Silver

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