Fear. Doubt. Unknowns. Questions (and lots of them). Lack of Desire. Feeling Hopeless … If I’m honest, this is what much of the past three months have been filled with, in the midst of all the physical health challenges that both I and several close family members have been journeying through. It’s been hard, and the enemy has been trying his best to attack from every angle – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
However, one thing I do know is true … GOD HAS NEVER ONCE LEFT MY SIDE TO WALK THIS DIFFICULT JOURNEY ALONE.
You see, sometimes, Jesus will calm the storms in your life. Sometimes, He will act like an anchor that you can cling to. Other times, Jesus will offer Himself as a shelter so that you can weather the storm in His protection and under His wings. And, there are still other times, when His mighty power will show up in absolutely incredible ways, and leave one in awe of who He is, because let me tell you: God is still in the business of performing miracles today (and I’m a living testimony of that … read on for an explanation)!
----------
The Backstory:
About a month ago, after having some unnerving symptoms arise again, my hematologist ordered a CT scan (earlier than expected), in fear of having a new pulmonary embolism (ie: blood clot) in my lungs. Thankfully, while I was relieved to get the results that there was not a new PE, the scan did show that the bi-lateral clots from January that left me in the hospital back in January for several days were still very present, and had only decreased slightly in size. At this point I was told that it very well could take up to six months for these blood clots to dissolve completely. While I tried to accept this news as best as I could … deep down it hurt. I was ready to be done with the oxygen completely. I wanted to go for a run again. I just wanted to just feel “good” for a change - was that too much to ask for?
The Miracle:
Earlier this week, on Monday (after about another month had gone by), I went back to my doctor for another follow-up, and through our discussion, I quickly asked the question, “Am I allowed to travel yet … via an airplane, specifically?” I was pretty quick to get the look of “You’re kidding, right?” However, I wasn’t kidding, and after some more conversations about why I was asking about travel, my doctor ended up ordering another CT scan, and much to my surprise, I was actually able to get it done right away. After a little over 30 hours of waiting, I received the much anticipated call from my doctor with the results.
Earlier this week, on Monday (after about another month had gone by), I went back to my doctor for another follow-up, and through our discussion, I quickly asked the question, “Am I allowed to travel yet … via an airplane, specifically?” I was pretty quick to get the look of “You’re kidding, right?” However, I wasn’t kidding, and after some more conversations about why I was asking about travel, my doctor ended up ordering another CT scan, and much to my surprise, I was actually able to get it done right away. After a little over 30 hours of waiting, I received the much anticipated call from my doctor with the results.
I was told that not only was I allowed to travel (as long as I’m on blood thinners), but I was also completely discharged from oxygen usage, because much to her amazement and credit given to God (as she too is a believer), but the blood clots that were very apparent a month ago, were NO LONGER SHOWING on the CT scan! Based off of everything I had been told, and by human nature, there is no way, that the clots should have been gone within only a months’ time. Folks … let me tell you, that is only a MIRACLE OF GOD!
“He does great things too marvelous to understand. He performs countless miracles.” –Job 5:9
No matter what storms of life you are currently in the midst of, know that you are not alone. Maybe it’s time to anticipate the supernatural intervention of God and expect a miracle too. What seems impossible to you can be made possible with God!
