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“Is anyone of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is anyone of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up.” James 5:13-15 (NIV).

When my son, Lukas, was four, our family went through a very tough time. What seemed like a bad case of stomach flu called for the hospitalization of our little munchkin and yielded a medical prognosis of pancreatic cancer. According to the doctors, we would need to take Lukas to MD Anderson Hospital in Houston for further exams and treatment options. When the word cancer gets coupled with the word pancreas, doctors usually keep their operating equipment away and the treatment option is usually radiation and chemotherapy.

In the midst of our anxiety, uncertainty and fear of losing our son, my husband and I turned to prayer.  Why? Because we knew from previous experiences that God answers prayers. We asked family members and friends to lift Lukas up in prayer. Many of us went on a month-long fast on his behalf. After a month had gone by, we returned to the doctor and asked that the tests be performed again. To the doctor’s amazement, the pictures showed a clear body with no signs of cancer. The tumor had not shrunk; it had completely disappeared – Hallelujah!

Lukas is a 25-year-old young man, a living miracle who is here today because of the power of prayer. God answered our prayers and the prayers of those who interceded for him. And God will answer YOUR PRAYERS, according to His will. If times are tough: pray. God is listening!

“Father, thank You for the healing power of prayer and for touching our lives.”

For His Glory
Luska Suzano
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