more than just a cough

Growing up as a child, I used to have a "primary complex" (tuberculosis) and whenever I had cough, it'd go on for months. I carried that on even in my late teens but then God healed me when I was turning 20something. I was reminded of this yesterday when I felt this cough irritating my throat so much that I was couldn't sleep last night.

Let's back up a little... lately, I must say I was a little out of focus on the school, especially when I heard about what's been happening to my family in the Philippines. One of my nieces wrote to me saying that my other niece was in need of blood donors coz she's been suffering from dengue fever. Then I called home and mom told me she's been having some terrible pain in her chest, so I prayed with her. Yesterday, I learned that the doctor found out that mom has multiple gallstones in her kidney/s. She did not want to go for operation, I was told. If she went for operation, her body might not be able to handle it and it'd would cost about a thousand or couple thousand euros. The other option is to get her into three kinds of medications, which am sure she'll dislike coz it'd affect her hearing.

Now, when I heard about this, I went for a walk, pouring my heart out to God. And I tell you I had a lot of things going through my mind and all I could do was cry to God. Before this, I had a bit of a cough already, and this morning I woke up with an irritating cough. Then during my private time with God, I got a note from a friend speaking about my authority in Christ. Then it hit me.... it was the very same thing God has spoken to me yesterday - "Mary, you are my daughter and I have given you the same authority that raised Christ from the dead. You have asked of a supernatural way of living a normal life, now use that authority! It is more than just a cough. Proclaim truth and healing over yourself, over your mom's life and the lives of the people around you."

It sure was more than just a cough. The moment I started praying through the Scriptures, of who I am in Christ, the irritation in my throat gradually decreased. So as I have spoken to my team this morning, I want to speak out to those reading this item, those that believe they belong to God, those that say I am God's child... you are called to be the PRAISE of HIS GLORY (Ephesians 1:11-14). You are seated in Christ (Eph. 2:6); now PROCLAIM what HE has done (Psalm 9:11). Shout aloud who HE is in your life!!!

Did my situation change? Is my mom healed? Sure my faith was stirred up... stirred up to greater expectations of what God is going to do in and through me. I am beleiving for miracle for my mom and my niece. It is my prayer that your faith will increase and that you'd realise you may approach the throne of God with confidence. Father God, help our unbelief. Thank You for Your unfailing love! I love you Jesus!!!