Son Healed of Rare Anemia with No Known Cure - Through Fasting and Prayer

In May, 1974, my little son began having symptoms that indicated he was not well in body. He had an un- usually high temperature and lacked energy. Feeling concern, I put him in the Kyanghee University Hospital for diagnosis, but after an extensive examina- tion the doctors could find nothing wrong. After I paid the $500 bill, he was discharged from the hospital yet the symptoms remained, so we began regular treatments at an Oriental clinic. He seemed to have so little strength so we gave him powdered antler and a special juice medicine every day.

Some weeks later, his entire body began to swell and his condition worsened. One month of wondering and worrying passed, and we entered him in the famous Seoul University Hospital. The diagnosis of the doc- tors there was shocking. Our son had a rare type of anemia for which there is no cure. The doctor said it was a very unusual disease that only about one in a million have. The hemoglobin quality in the blood is one-third that of the normal person. It would grow worse each day and eventually be terminal. We were willing to do anything to try to cure him, but even continual blood transfusions did not help. Day after day he became progressively worse. After two months, the doctor ordered us to take him home and to come frequently for treatments. This meant there was no hope and that he should die at home. We brought him home, and I gave him the medicine from the hospital nine times a day and three bowls of boiled Chinese medicine three times a day. We also made sure that he received all the nourishing food he would eat. If I neglected to give him the medicines, his strength deteriorated rapidly and he would almost die. Guided by the Holy Spirit, a friend from my home town advised me to depend upon God and invited me to go with her to the prayer mountain. I hesitated to answer her because I was not a Christian, and two days before had undergone an exorcism from a spiritualist. But as I continued to think about my friend's words, I decided that it was our only hope.

A group of ladies from the church went with us to the prayer mountain. I took my son and his medicines with me. I arrived without faith and with a miserable heart. However, following the advice of Rev. Ja Shil Choi, we began to fast and pray. My son stopped tak- ing the special food and medicines, and after three days I saw there were no ill effects. My faith soared. I began to feel the power of God and I put my trust in Him. A month passed, and though my son's swollen body was not completely healed he was much better. As we trusted God and followed the pastor's instruction, my son continued to recover. After two and a half months, he looked healthy and I knew that God had completely healed him.

When he was re-examined at the Seoul National University Hospital his blood was normal. The nurses who took care of him were surprised when they saw him with a healthy body and recognized that God had performed a miracle. Later, another boy from the hospital went to the prayer mountain as a result of our testimony and by the power of God his disease was completely healed.

I have totally given my life to the Lord who saved the life of our son. My eyes are often filled with tears of joy and thanksgiving for salvation. I am so thankful for the love of Jesus that granted me eternal life and healed my son's body. Hallelujah!