On July 27, 2024 I was rushed by ambulance to the hospital with intense abdominal pain from an unknown cause.
But wait. Flashback to the day before. I had written in my journal: “During my quiet time with God, I got a picture of a stronghold. It was a concrete castle ruins covered over in vines so I couldn’t see it. I kept stubbing my toe on it and not knowing why I was stumped. So I asked God what stronghold should I focus on tearing down? I heard him say “fear.” … Now back to my story…
After a CT-scan and other tests, the doctors told me that I had a cyst on my right ovary that measured 15 cm. across. They showed me the image – it covered the entire width of my abdomen. It took 3 days in the hospital for the powerful pain and nausea drugs to calm my system so I could go home.
I prayed for God to show me what to do, because the recommendation was that I see an oncologist surgeon to remove the cyst and any other involved organs. They couldn’t know if it was malignant until after the surgery.
A day or so later I saw an ad on TV for a “Healing is Here” Conference in Colorado. I recognized the name Andrew Wommack and felt drawn to go to it. Now, spontaneous trips out-of-state when I’m in the midst of a health crisis are NOT in line with my natural temperament! Nevertheless, within a few days I was flying to Woodland Park, Colorado along with my daughter Laura.
God spoke various things to me during the conference, and I went forward for prayer several times. I left Colorado feeling better than when I had arrived.
Back home I took a turn for the worse, however, and was soon on high-powered pain killers 24 hours a day, barely able to eat or even take care of myself. During that time I was intently listening to the “Healing Journeys” testimonies from Charis Bible College, to Andrew Wommack’s videos on “God Wants You Well,” and I read Spirit, Soul, and Body by Andrew. Finally, God gave me assurance to go ahead with surgery and to ask people to partner with me in prayer over every aspect of the operation and my recovery.
In the night before surgery I had an
experience with God. I felt him come close to me and lay his hand on my hair,
like I was a tiny child, and as he touched me I felt something happening in my
body. I asked him what it was, and he said, “I am taking away the knee-jerk
reaction of fear – now you will have a choice.” A delicious calm feeling
enveloped my as he said, “You are safe.”
The successful surgery with no complications happened on September 4th. No cancer was found at that time. Two weeks later I got the final conclusive lab report that the large 2.2 pound cyst that had been removed was completely benign. Praise God for his grace and healing!
I am now fully recovered, able to continue all my previous activities, and happily in school as a part-time student at Charis Bible College (Austin Extension Campus).
Lorraine Mahan, Austin, Texas
10/17/2024
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