Nearly a year ago I underwent some medical tests, and the doctors diagnosed that I had breast cancer. Upon finding a tumor in one of my breasts, the doctors said they needed to operate and remove it-and they couldn't even guarantee that the operation would have a successful outcome. My mother had died of breast cancer, and all of my X-rays and the tests showed conclusively that my tumor was malignant.

When I heard the news, I felt concerned but not devastated, because ever since I had received Jesus I had been studying God's Word and knew what awaited me if I left this life. At the same time I had young children, and I felt that they still needed me here.

The Lord delivered me when all odds were against me!

I talked with some dear friends from The Family who had taught me about faith in the Lord and instructed me in the Word, and we prayed for my healing. We prayed a wholehearted prayer that had an impact on all of us. Actually, I had never felt the need to pray such a desperate prayer before, and now as I tell this story I feel a little selfish because it was my own health that prompted me to get serious with the Lord, when I had had opportunities to be as fervent in my prayers for others. At any rate, we did unite in strong prayer together, and at that moment we were very moved!

After I prayed, I strengthened my faith through study of God's Word, especially by listening to cassette tapes with beautiful verses on healing, faith and trusting the Lord. Also, when I went to the hospital for my operation, I took devotional material with me to study during this time of trial. I needed the Word to stay strong in spirit!

When the tumor was removed, to the astonishment of my doctors, it was not malignant! Even though all of the conditions and test had shown that it was undoubtedly a malignant tumor, when it was removed, it was found to be benign.

I am convinced that this result was a wonderful answer to our heartfelt prayers. The Lord delivered me when all odds were against me! What a beautiful experience it was!