Dr. Gloria J. Foward

Thank God For Healing Me Of Cancer!

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with His stripes we were healed. Isaiah 53:5

Matthew 8:17 states: “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying” Himself took our infirmities, and bear our sicknesses. “(Isaiah 53:5; I Peter 2:24).

Thank God for His great mercy, grace and love. It was the Lord’s mercy and guidance that I followed my primary care physician instruction to get a colonoscopy and endoscopy during a periodic visit to get a refill on some diabetic medicines. The colonoscopy revealed that I had a cancerous growth in my colon that had been there about 8-10 years. . It was the grace of God that allowed me to continue with the recommended surgery and treatment. I had faith and trusted that the Lord would heal me according to his Word. This was truly a great test of my faith and trust in Jesus Christ, our Healer, who is the same today, yesterday and forever. I believed the report of the LORD. It is going to be just what God said. I called my family, my Pastor, Mary l. Parker and for the Elders of the Church as the scripture admonishes.

I am eternally grateful to the Lord Jesus Christ for healing me of colon cancer that the doctor said had been in my colon for approximately 8-10 years. The cancer did not spread to surrounding organs like the liver or stomach. It remained isolated to the cecum portion of the colon. THIS WAS A MIRACLE! During New Life Sunday Morning Service, I received prayer from Pastor Mary L. Parker as she was led by the Spirit of God. While slain in the Spirit, I could feel the healing power of God upon me. I believe God would completely heal me and raise me up to continue His work in the service of the Lord. Many had encouraged me from the scripture,

“I shall not die, but live, and declare the work of the Lord. Psalms 118:117

The Oncologist and Surgeon agreed that the tumor should be removed as quickly as possible. The surgeon knew that my faith was totally in the Lord. We had prayer in his office with members of my family. We all believed that Jesus is our healer and that through faith in the Name of Jesus and the power in the Blood of Jesus, we have the victory! We were all in one accord that God will give the surgeon wisdom to perform this major surgery depending and knowing the power of God to heal and deliver. Thank you Jesus! Hallelujah! The effectual fervent prayers of the righteous availeth much.

Very shortly after this surgery, the oncologist recommended a whole body scan to obtain a baseline to track the progress of the surgery over time. The radiologist reported lobular cancer mass in my right breast. This resulted in another major surgery to remove both breasts. This was done within a very short time period of the colon cancer surgery. I was in major warfare, however like Job; I never lost hope or faith in God or the Word of God. “Though he slay me, yet will I trust him”. Pastor Parker, my son, Elder Foward, and daughter, Dr. Sharon Foward and many others encouraged me with the Word of God. Pastor Parker prophetically spoke, “it is going to be just like God said. Believe God, no matter what the biopsy report and diagnosis, trust God”. I know that my life is in the hands of God and that there is power in the Name of Jesus and in the Blood of Jesus. I had to undergo an additional surgical procedure based on the post surgery biopsy report that revealed additional cancerous cells in the left breast. This required going into the same incision on both breast. The left breast had a hematoma. The Lord had mercy on me and through his wondrous working power. I still report VICTORY and give God praise for healing the colon and breast cancer. GOD STILL WORKS MIRACLES “By his stripes, I am healed. (Isaiah 55:6; I Peter 2:24) I shall not die but live, and shall declare the works of the Lord.. Psalms 118:17. This sickness was not unto death but for the glory of God. (John 11:4) God shall get the glory out of me going through trusting and depending on Jesus who is my Savior, Deliverer and Healer. The suffering and dying to flesh have made me more stronger and committed to Him. I am more determined to obey all His Word and to serve Him with all my heart, and with all my soul and with my entire mind.

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name. Who forgives all your iniquities. Who heals all your diseases. (Psalms 103: 1-4; Amplified) Thank you Jesus for saving me, forgiving me and putting in my mind to be faithful and committed to all work that you have assigned my hands to do.

God has purpose and destiny for our lives. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD: thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

I praise Him forever.

Forever Grateful, Dr. Gloria J. Foward