9 Uplifting Christian Testimonies to Encourage Your Faith

Cured In Spite of Modern Medicine By Al D Squitieri,Sr. (1,000 words)

I was not born a disabled person, but a healthy man who became a self employed business owner and Licensed Master Plumber. Blessed with ten children 16 grandchildren and four great ones. I say that so you will now I have seen both sides of the challenged life of being handicapped A healthy man of 59, at a young age for the trade,  could no longer earn living.

Severely disabled by a muscle disintegrating disease, I’d about given up after four years of difficulties with legs and arms. The half dozen doctors, who took $52,000 for testing, specialist, experts, (those who advise specialist) too many no-answer visits, and assortment of drugs,which did nothing for me, taking nothing more then an aspirin for 59 years. The only thing I received was added discouragement, leading to depression. Their “documented clinical proof” that my Polymyositis was incurable, continuously referring to my autoimmune disease as progressive, since the immune system can not be reversed.

Before my illness worsened, I managed to travel some with the help of family. I took my trusted owners became aware of the challenges to the handicapped. Eventually handrails, wall bars, high rise toilets, and mostly ramps out in front of wider doorways made public places accessible. Owners, not all as yet, but many viewed the requirements as needed and understandably so. The American Disability Act offers help and tax credits to those willing to remove obstacles to disabled.

When viewing disabled persons struggling, to continue with their lives, perhaps intruding in your space, you should ponder the thought that for the Grace of God, that could be you. Don’t let that top shelf item fall onto a struggling handicapped person. Lend a hand. They do have feelings, disappointments, days filled with hopelessness, even loneliness. They are real breathing souls, known of God by name.

Miraculously, we found a doctor in a “Physician's Yellow Page” book, which the doctor had no idea how it got here? Being just one hour from us, insisted we visit his office. Dr. Ben Park,an M D licensed in three states, knew a doctor in Montreal Canada, who believed Homeopathic Medicine may cure this disease. Dr. Park made arrangements to go to Montreal,  insisting he'd pay all costs, since this might be my only chance to find a cure. Within minutes, his wife, Mrs kwang Park called back, insisted I go in the morning, and they would meet us there. At the hotel, Mr and Mrs Park were helping me make a flight of stairs, lifting my feet one step at a time, due to the elevator being out of order. Not a surprise.

I managed to keep my sense of humor by leaning on my prayers and those of family and friends, that gave God giving strength of spirit and mind, that sustained me until God sent an answer to prayer. He sent Dr.Park, Dr Saine and Homeopathic Medicine, using ingredients, found in His Good Earth. Harmless, pure, non-toxic remedies, with over 200 in use, over 200 years, worldwide. It’s called Homeopathic Alternative Medicine.

There are different forms of healing, if we are not afraid to close old books, and open new minds. When a doctor reads a chart on a hospital bed, it reads the patient received another dose of Meds, and another doubled the second day, tripled the third. Fourth day the patient died. STOP the non-working, killer treatment, and find an ALTERNATIVE that saves lives, instead of wasting them.

I’ve found in Alternative Practitioners, is compassion for people, not called cases. They care about that person’s rights to the cures, not guesses. Homeopathy does not treat disease by name, but personal symptoms, since one drug or treatment does not fill all. Not a drug that gave temporary removal of symptoms today, and is administered again tomorrow, will work with all patients. Homeopathy or Alternatives do not hide symptoms, but threat the cause.

I was cured of a”incurable” autoimmune disease. The doctors said it was in Remission. That was 24 years ago. I’m still treated by Dr Andre’ Saine, of Montreal, using Homeopathy, and treating what comes with age, now 83. I believe what I see, and what works, but most of all, what doesn't work. The meaning of insanity, is doing the same thing over and over again, when you know it doesn't work.

There is hope when one doesn’t give up. Sometimes it’s enough just facing the fact that the disability may be permanent, and going on to overcome that disappointment. Start to enjoy the life God has gifted you with, and in His strengths, help others. Use your suffering to encourage others. Challenge God to give you what you need to be used and needed by those in your condition, and the blessings will be yours as well as those you help.

When you understand and believe all things are possible to those who believe, there is hope. I can’t say what happened to me, is a blessing all can expect. I only know my story and what the Lord did for me. I’m not a special person chosen when no one else may be, that is between you and God. Talk to Him. Don’t say prayers, but speak to Him, and listen also. Get to know Him, because He knows you and cares about you. He knows your name, and all your cares, troubles and heartaches. He also suffered while he was here on earth. He knows the pain, and sorry and He also weep. God Bless you and start to live a life He has for you. Lord, help us to follow you and your suffering for others,as we attempt to do the same for those we encounter.

NOTE: Al D Squitieri,Sr has written an autobiography : BROKEN GLASS And ALL. About his battle and victory over Polymyositis. Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, and the publisher iUnivisese.com. Also can be order at any bookstore using the ISBN # 0-595-17206-7.

This is a GREAT idea for a blog post! I love reading testimonies! And I love that phrase: You can have a testimony without a test. It's true... the stories I love to share about God's faithfulness and the impact He's had on my life all come from a place of suffering.

What an awesome compilation of testimonies. I am so glad God leads us to share what He has done in our lives. So many people have so many experiences that we all need to hear.