Dear Doves,

Several weeks ago, I asked for your prayers because I was to undergo some outpatient surgery. Now, I want to share with you the results and my reflections as I ponder the reasons the Lord might have had to allow me to go through this experience.

As a result of a gynecological exam my doctor determined that there were some abnormal cells as well as a polyp that had to be removed. Chances of cancer were slim but not nonexistent. Since I have been blessed all my life with no serious illnesses, broken bones etc. and rarely saw a doctor, this news threw me for a loop. I, who am 'healthy as a horse', take the advise of professionals, be they doctors, lawyers or the plumber, with a grain of salt, and rarely take even an aspirin, refused to submit to other people's so-called 'expertise'. At least, not completely. What to do? Go to the Lord, of course!

I remembered reading Jim Bramlette's The Power, so I read it again and realized that IT IS GOD'S WILL TO HEAL. I never really contemplated this fact before. I also realized that one has to BELIEVE IT, ASK FOR IT, AND ACCEPT IT. I determined to do so by sheer will-power, thanked the Lord, and asked Him for the strength to chase away the doubts. Part of my effort to chase away the doubts involved asking Jim to pray for me. Thank you, Jim. Your words that 'the healing is done' and your reference to Psalm 103 helped sustain my belief and internalize it. Thank you Doves, for your prayers surely helped.

The first scheduled surgery date was postponed at the last minuet; the second was Nov. 10th. Today, the doctor informed me that all is fine, I am well. Thanks be to God!

So, what did I learn? I learned that really trusting the Lord is very difficult, that the devil is ever present to bombard me with doubts, and that I can depend on the Lord to fight my battles - if only I would let Him. My trust has been strengthened. I pray that it remains so. I felt led to share this with, first, my family, and then with you.

God Bless You All
Marie Komar