Only If You Knew

So when I started this blog I said I was going to do monthly dedication posts and today, Precious Serwaa-Kusi decided to share her story. Precious and I became friends on Snapchat when I got closer to God. The short time I’ve known her, we’ve done bible plans together, spoken about a lot of things and to be honest, I can’t stress how awesome this girl is. God set her on my mind for this month’s dedication post and I can see why. I hope you gain some inspiration from her testimony and I pray God speaks through her to you. 

She has titled her testimony: 

“ONLY IF YOU KNEW”

(Written by: Precious Serwaa- Kusi)

There are a lot of things you don’t know about me and it shows who’s there waiting for my downfall and who’s there ready in line to be catching me. Just want to give the most high Praises to God, it’s by the grace I’m able to share my own testimony to the world. Also want to appreciate my mum, my dad and my sister for always being by side, advising me and always wishing me the best. It’s by the grace of God, I’m here to share my testimony.

In 2013, I was diagnosed with scoliosis and that’s when the spine curves. I tried everything. I tried a back brace. I even took it to school, wore it from morning to evening “every single day”. I thought it would compress the spine and make it better, but I was wrong and it got worse. During the end of May, I was told I needed to have an operation done on my spine or else it could get worse. I was scared at first, but I decided to proceed with it.

It came to my operation day where everyone was gathered around me and constantly praying for me. At first, I had no clue what was going on because I didn’t know a lot of things about God or Jesus. My operation took 11hours and it was only supposed to take 2hours. It’s by the grace of God that I’m here to tell you my testimony. I began my operation by 8am and finished at 6pm. It’s God who held me down through it all and by the help of my family praying for me continuously. 

I am still ALIVE!

After the operation, I was in intensive care and didn’t open my eyes until the 4th day passed. The operation was on the 13th of June and I opened my eyes on the 17th of June. Imagine? Yep that was me, responsive, alive and breathing. God really kept me. I woke up on the 4th day and complained of not being able to move my leg and every time I ate, I would vomit it out. I felt hopeless. Guests came to visit me but honestly wasn’t up to it. I just wanted to get better. 

My surgeon didn’t understand what was happening to me, but my family continued to pray for me. After some time during intensive care unit, I went to the main ward. I was able to feel my stomach and eat again, but I still couldn’t feel my legs. We tried everything. Even physio. They wanted me in a wheelchair, but I said “no” and decided to take the long way to get better. One day as I went to shower, I said to myself “I shall walk on my own,” as I was walking, I felt my legs moving but it later gave up on me and I fainted.

I was placed on my bed. With my back laid on the bed, I cried out to Jesus. I said “Jesus heal me. I don’t know you that well, but I know you’re a miracle worker and a healer. You raised Lazareth from the dead and I know you shall raise me from the bed.” I slept on it and after a couple of days, I felt my legs tingling. I got off from the bed and placed my feet on the floor and whispered: “Thank you God.”

God has done so much in my life. If God wanted me gone, He would’ve pulled the plug the time they were cutting my back opened. But God held me down and said: “Daughter, you’re my child and you have a purpose in this world and I want you to accomplish it for me.” Ever since, I got baptised and became a born again Christian. I gave myself to the Lord. When you commit your works to the Lord, your plans shall be established, as it is stated in Proverbs 16:3. 

I felt so hopeless and all alone because nobody knew what I was going through. Even during secondary, I’d put on a fake smile, but honestly deep down in my heart I was never happy. Allow God to use you. When the Lord uses you, he will use you to the end of times. He has used me and I’m growing more and more and learning more and more new things about Christ. Turn to the Lord. Go on your knees and pray. This is the time to build a foundation and a relationship with the Lord.

Use your past as a determination to grow your faith in the Lord. I trusted the Lord and I was able to serve him, abundantly. Now I’m serving with joy and peace in my heart. I still go through tough issues with my back, but I know the Lord hears my heart especially when my lips cannot move for me. As it is stated in 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” The Lord loves you. 

Romans 1:16, Psalms 27:3, Psalms 27:7, Psalms 27:13-14

COME TO HIM CHILDREN OF THE LORD & LET YOUR REQUEST BE MADE KNOWN TO GOD! 

God will make a way, where there seems to be no way!

Well, that was Precious’ powerful testimony. I hope you were inspired. Always remember that God loves you and He will never forsake you. Always trust Him and He shall direct your path. 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank you for this day. We  thank you for your love and grace. We pray that you grant us with that love and grace you showed Precious. When we face anything, help us build our faith rather than lose it. Let us trust in you always. We bless you in Jesus name, Amen. 

Message to Precious: Thank you so much for sharing this and may God bless you and grant you all your heart desires. Whenever you are in pain just remember “By his stripes we are healed” Isaiah 53:5. I hope to have you back with more testimonies. 

Song of the day: Nothing like your presence- William McDowell ft. Travis Greene & Nathaniel Bassey

Her Snapchat is: Precious_kusi