Healed of  Fibromyalgia and MCSI

Linda helped with much of the transcription and editing of the tapes into A More Excellent Way. As she worked on the book, she began to understand the lies of the devil that she had believed. Here is her testimony:

My name is Linda. I am a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. I suffered a toxic mold exposure in the workplace in December, 1988, and was catapulted into the nightmare of MCS-EI, chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), Hashimoto's thyroiditis (hypothyroidism), and fibromyalgia. I spent years seeking traditional and non-traditional medical help to eliminate or alleviate the symptoms of pain, depression, brain-fog, fatigue and loss of motor skills.

I even went to work as office manager for an alternative doctor who promised me that he could heal my diseases. I spent many thousands of dollars for supplements, vitamin and mineral therapy, allergy elimination treatments, ozone and vitamin IV's, and I did not get well. In fact, I got sicker and had to leave the work environment.

By 1992, I was on Social Security disability, unable to work, at home, depressed by the circumstances, in a brain fog, and experiencing the chronic, severe pain of fibromyalgia.

I turned to the Lord, and He was waiting. He always is waiting for us to reach out to Him, you know. As my relationship with my God grew stronger, and I listened to Him more, I slowly began to heal. I realized that there was a direct correlation to my obedience - my submission - and my healing, and I was amazed at the changes the Lord was making in my life.

I declared that my CFIDS had gone into “remission” in late 1996, because it just wasn't there anymore. I made a phone call, and asked to take myself off of Social Security Disability. That was an experience! The Social Security Administration sent me to a psychiatrist because they thought I needed my head examined. After all, I told them I didn't want their money any more! The psychiatrist told me that he had read my medical records thoroughly, and could not figure out why he was seeing me.

I explained that the Social Security Administration had told me that I was entitled to benefits because my case wasn't scheduled for review for several years, and that obviously they thought I was crazy because I was turning down their money. I also told him that I didn't think the Social Security Administration understood much about integrity, but that as a woman of integrity I could not take their money when I was no longer disabled! I guess he got the message through to them because those monthly checks finally quit coming. I remained under medical care for fibromyalgia and thyroid disease. In 1996, I fell while carrying my infant grandson in his car seat, and herniated a disc in my lower back. I tried to avoid surgery through physical therapy and an exercise program for over a year. When I couldn't progress past a certain point, I had the back surgery in June of 1997, and began the recovery process with the help, of course, of anti-inflammatory drugs, pain killers, antidepressants and muscle relaxers. I was tested for sleep apnea, and it was confirmed. The specialist wanted me to wear a special positive airflow device at night to help me breath. I opted to try a jaw-repositioning device, but it caused me excruciating pain. Instead of those options, I lost 45 pounds, used two pillows to elevate my head and lungs, and took an herbal sleeping aid.

I began re-entering the work world in early 1998, doing part-time temporary work through a local agency, and enjoying it very much. I also revitalized a small business of my own that had been basically dormant during my years of brain fog.

In January of 1999, I got a call from my former boss and long time friend, Art Mathias. I had gone to work for Art in 1982 when he opened his State Farm office, and even though my employment there ended back in 1988, we've always kept in touch. Art began sharing with me the “good news” of the healing he'd had from God after listening to some tapes his sister had sent him. Of course, I wanted to know more. He gave me a copy of the fifteen tapes of the Wycliffe Seminar. I began to listen to them.

Then, in February 1999, just a month later, I became part of the team that turned Pastor Henry Wright's “Wycliffe Seminar” into the book A More Excellent Way. During those many hours of transcribing and editing, I gained a deeper understanding of spiritual warfare. I clearly saw how the unforgiveness, bitterness, fear and anxiety in my life had directly affected my health, and in some areas, still was affecting me.

I immediately began putting the Biblical principles Pastor Wright teaches into practice in my own life. Within two months, I weaned myself off ten years of prescription anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant drug therapy, and the herbal remedies I had used to help me sleep.

In fact, when I heard Pastor Henry say that he claimed Proverbs 3:24 each night, I immediately began doing the same thing. I took a little computer graphic with a cat sleeping peacefully in a wicker chair, and added the scriptural promise of my Heavenly Father: “When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet” (Proverbs 3:24). I framed it, and put it on my nightstand. Each night, just as I turn out the light, I read my little Scripture, praise God that I am safe because of Who He Is, and thank Him that my sleep will be sweet.

Not only have I had awesome sleep, but no matter how late I turn out the light, God wakens me at 5:00 a.m. to spend time with Him before the alarm goes off. I quickly learned to look forward to this morning appointment with my Lord. He provides the energy each day regardless of the shortness of the night, because that “sweet sleep” is incredibly restorative!

My thyroid function is coming back (and I've had that verified by medical testing). My fibromyalgia is gone. The “inflammatory” pain from back surgery two years ago, that I'd been told would last up to years, is gone. My allergies are a thing of the past. Gastric reflux is no longer giving me severe, angina-like, chest pain.

When I do get that pressure in my chest, I know God is telling me to pay attention to my fear and anxiety levels. I meet Him in prayer and we deal with it right then and there! It works!

I am thrilled to have my health returned, and my energy restored. I praise God for taking me ever deeper into His Word and for His healing! I see the Scriptures each day in new awareness, and see the blessings of obedience, and the healing of the hurting areas of my life. I am learning so much about what God desires from me in my relationship with Him. He continually provides me with the gift of peace—the peace that passeth understanding, which is the joy of the Lord. Linda's testimony was written two years ago. Today she is well and doing great!