From Suffering to Surrender: Jessica’s Story of Healing and Redemption
A Divine Encounter: Healing and Redemption
While getting ready for bed, I asked the Lord for a word of knowledge (WOK). His response was simple: “I can give you a WOK.” Expecting to receive something immediately, I waited—but nothing came. Instead, that night, I had a dream. In it, I was a little girl who felt rejected and powerless, suffering under the weight of neglect and abuse. When I woke up, I sensed the Holy Spirit revealing that this dream was for someone specific—a woman who had been rejected by her caretakers as a child and was now battling an autoimmune disease.
At church, I texted the WOK to the pastor, thinking it might be shared during ministry time. However, the service went in another direction, and it wasn’t mentioned. I asked the Lord for another WOK, and this time, I sensed “left ankle” and the color orange. Scanning the room of 400 people, I saw only one man wearing anything orange.
I introduced myself and asked if he had any issues with his left ankle. He said no, but his wife, Christina, quickly interjected. “Honey, maybe it’s your mom. Jessica has a rare disease, and right now, it’s attacking her ankles.” I asked, “Is it an autoimmune disease?” Christina nodded. “Yes!” I then carefully asked, “Did she have an abusive upbringing?” Patrick confirmed, “Oh, absolutely. It was very abusive.”
Christina shared that Patrick’s mother, Jessica, was not a believer and had struggled with rejection her entire life. She had built walls to protect herself but, in doing so, had pushed others away. Now, she was battling severe health conditions, relying on their care. With confirmation that this WOK was for Jessica, I planned a visit to their home to pray for her.
The Interview
A week later, I met Jessica at their home. Because of her memory issues, she didn’t recall why I was there. I gently reminded her of the WOK, explaining how God had highlighted her specifically because of His deep love for her. As I shared, I sensed the importance of explaining what I was about to do, giving her an overview of the five-step prayer model.
Jessica shared that she suffered from an autoimmune disease where the myelin sheaths around her nerves deteriorated, causing weakness, tingling, and restless-leg symptoms. She couldn’t stand for more than a minute without significant fatigue. Though she wasn’t in physical pain, she admitted, “I do have pain, but not the kind you feel in your body.” When I gently asked if she had emotional pain, tears welled up in her eyes. She felt like a burden and carried deep guilt.
I explained how rejection often leads to self-directed pain, which can manifest in the body. When I asked if she had ever forgiven herself, she hesitated. “I’ve never even thought about that before.”
Sensing an open door, I shared the gospel, explaining that Jesus forgives us completely—and because of that, we can forgive others and ourselves. I asked if she was ready to surrender her life to Jesus and allow Him to help her release the weight of the past. Without hesitation, she said yes.
Prayer and Healing
Because unforgiveness can be a significant block to healing, we began with surrender and forgiveness. I led her in a simple prayer, inviting Jesus into every part of her life and asking Him to break the effects of rejection, abuse, and self-condemnation.
As we prayed, I asked if she felt any changes. She looked up, surprised. “I feel lighter—like a burden has lifted.” I encouraged her to check her body as well. She wiggled her fingers and said, “That’s strange. My hands always tingle, but now it’s less—especially in my palms.”
Excited that healing had already begun, I explained that Jesus paid for 100% of her healing. I wanted to keep praying until we saw the fullness of His work. I laid hands on her and prayed:
“Jesus, thank You for what You’re doing in Jessica. In Your name, I command complete healing over her nervous system. Myelin sheaths, be restored. Nerve fibers, function perfectly. Every cell in her body, receive the love of Jesus. Strength, return in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
With each round of prayer, her symptoms improved. The tingling in her hands and feet diminished, and for the first time in a long time, she stood for more than a minute. Encouraged, we pressed on. After multiple rounds of prayer, she transitioned from her wheelchair to a walker and even took a few steps. The spasms in her legs and feet stopped completely. By the end of our time, the tingling had reduced to only one pinky finger and one foot.
Walking in Freedom
Jessica was stunned. Her entire countenance changed as she realized what had just happened. Her family, in tears, rejoiced at the breakthrough. I emphasized the importance of walking closely with Jesus to maintain her healing.
“You are not a burden. You are deeply loved,” I reminded her. “God has given you a new beginning, and part of walking in healing is rejecting the lies of self-rejection.”
Because Jessica’s healing was significant but not yet complete, I encouraged her family to continue praying for her, following the Holy Spirit’s lead. We talked about the importance of staying aligned with Jesus and choosing faith over fear. As John 5:14 came to mind—where Jesus tells the healed man at Bethesda to walk in righteousness—I encouraged Jessica to spend time with the Lord, allowing Him to continue healing her heart.
A Lasting Breakthrough
This experience was particularly meaningful because it was my first time receiving a WOK through a dream. As Dr. Clark teaches, when a WOK is confirmed, faith increases for both the person receiving prayer and the one praying. Jessica’s healing and salvation were a direct result of God’s personal pursuit of her heart!
Her willingness to surrender opened the door to both spiritual and physical healing. Though her journey is not over, I believe this breakthrough will bear lasting fruit. Jessica had spent her entire life holding people at a distance, but in one moment, she let Jesus in. And that made all the difference.
God is still healing. He is still speaking. And He is still inviting us into deeper freedom.
