A Page from the life of Anointed Messenger

Following is an excerpt from my journal.
It is from a time when my finger was caught in a heavy steel door at church.
The door closed all the way with my finger inside.
Miraculously I did not lose my finger; although it was broken.

Thur 9/29/05

God has been saturating my world with accounts of people who overcame great obstacles. Oprah's whole show was about people who overcame great physical disabilities despite the odds. I'm talking people with no arms or legs who became world renowned athletes. It gives me both perspective and encouragement. Lord, I thank YOU for YOUR consistent encouragement.

I went to the doctor today. I didn't really want to see the doctor, I just wanted them to change my dressing and give me clear directions. I called first but didn't get anywhere so I decided to just go. The receptionist was nasty and uncooperative. I almost left. I thought 'I don't need this; I'm not going to pay extra money for this lousy insurance. But eventually they said the doctor would see me.

He said when he left before he looked at my x-rays more closely. He was really pushing for the surgery. He said I would have posttraumatic arthritis whether I have the surgery or not. I don't receive that.

Then as if he were reading my mind he said it's not going to miraculously move back into place. I asked for another x-ray. I prayed while I waited. I determined to stay in faith. I imagined celebrating when the x-rays came back good. I imagined saying go back and look again like Elisha until the x-rays reflect my miracle.

They came back still fractured and again the doctor said I'm not going to get a miracle. I told him I am believing for a miracle. He said he's a Christian and he knows God can do the impossible but he's seen people who believed for healings die in 6 months. He was very pessimistic and I couldn't see the evidence of Christ in him.

I listened to Joel's cd in the car and realized it was the same cd I was listening to the day I got caught in the door. It's about staying full of faith and trusting God to do the impossible. Amen!

I called P. Dean and she prayed for me so doubt wouldn't creep in. God has set me up for my blessing.

They did take the stitches out and it won't be long before I can get it wet.

Have Your way Lord.