Miracle God

My initial post to this blog set the stage for showcasing the God given miracles I have experienced in my own life and those around me. Today I present the most impressive heavenly miracle I have so far experienced. My long-time friend and one-time partner in crime was diagnosed with stage 2 testicular cancer approximately 8 months ago, today he received the good news his cancer was gone.

I know what you are thinking, the advances in medicine and treatment made this possible, previously, my old self would have agreed. This was different, my friends doctors did not have a great outlook for him since his cancer had spread from his testes to his lymph nodes from the lymph nodes to the lungs and liver. He received a very potent form chemotherapy (cisplatin) the treatment alone can cause death or severe disability for many patients.

He endured months of chemo treatments, I went with him to a few appointments, it was a wholly depressing and base experience. The suffering along with the financial burden the people who are going through these treatments is enough to make any person question everything. I remained faithful and did my best to support him and promote his healing through confirmation of Biblical truths. I can only imagine the thoughts of doubt that were attacking my friend, his life has been an extreme roller-coaster for the past few years.

He was having difficulties recovering from each treatment and was suffering delays between the treatments which could have diluted the viability of the treatment. His personal family life had taken a severe thrashing in the years leading up to this, a wicked divorce and loss of full custody rights to his only child. Many men in his position would have just assumed to give up and see if the afterlife is all its cracked up to be. Instead he began confessing Isa 53:5 "And by His stripes we are healed". 

Last week I noticed a real breakthrough in his attitude and resolve. He explicitly stated to me that he had been healed, he actually believed the words of our savior that he had been speaking. "It doesn't matter what the test comes back as, I am healed" he repeated to me again and again and I agreed with him. It seemed surreal to me because he hasn't always been so outspoken, in fact in the past his statements were littered with doubt and disbelief, this time was different.

Early today he called me and we agreed that he was healed before he went in to get his results, he reiterated that he was healed. About 30 minutes ago he called with the news, the results were in and he was completely clear of any cancer cells. The joy in his voice was inspiring and gives me chills he is praising and worshiping God.

 His daughter has come to visit him for the summer and he is in the best place he has ever been. My God is so good to his faithful servants, I implore you to give your life and heart to my miracle working God just as my friend did and see what miracles he has in store for you. My God's name is Yahwey, Jesus Christ, Ruach HaKodesh.

Looking for Direction

  The days have been shorter than usual this summer, at least in my opinion, time is speeding up according to my perception. This concept has pressed in on my conscious and has led me to question where I am and what I am doing and where I am going. These questions are usually answered when we eventually find our spouse along with a particular trade or craft that sets the course for our future.

  The answers to these philosophical questions usually don't come easily or all at once and require our own personal thoughts and intentions to be taken into consideration before any answers are offered. Historically trial and error is a reasonable method of deduction and besides being instructed to wait on God, we humans tend to be impatient and jump the gun quite regularly in regard to what I refer to as "our Calling". I have been struggling internally to define and determine my own calling for much of my adult life and from where I am today, I do not physically see any great advances on the horizon.

  In the past, financial stress easily overwhelmed me and caused a fight or flight scenario, a history of low credit scores, a foreclosed mortgage, a bankruptcy, unfinished projects and failed attempts at entrepreneurship. I have made several attempts at attaining a higher education however each time, lack of finances have caused an early end to my studies. 

   I found some success in restaurant and hotel management early in my career and used those skills to further my knowledge and experience base for landing entry level corporate management positions. I worked my way up the ladder until I needed to expand my education beyond my current field. I outgrew my position but lacked the fundamentals needed to continue to move up.

   I thank God for his provision in my life and I know without him, all the the money in the world is useless. However I still wonder, why is it that I have not found my life's passion in a career. I love work and I love to work towards goals that present improvements to others and myself.

   I am looking for direction and believing in the Word. Proverbs 3:5-6 Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.

  I acknowledge you Father, you alone know the truth and my heart. I am trusting you to lead me to my calling and give me direction.

In the name of Jesus, amen.