Testimony

For several months I struggled with a terrible case of trigger finger – a condition that manifests in pain, swelling, and stiffness in the finger.  In this case, my right ring finger was affected.  The finger would get stuck in a bent position and had to be manually straightened. The pain is quite severe and is usually worse in the mornings.

I tried several home remedies such as soaking in Epsom salt and baking soda, among others, but nothing worked. I was not enthused by the thought of undergoing another minor as I had done to correct a similar condition in the left ring finger in 2022. After the surgery, I experienced severe pain and I was incapacitated for about three days. It was not a pleasant experience, one that I did not want to go through a second time.

The pain became more severe and being right-handed, it was becoming increasingly difficult to do even the smallest of tasks. It was difficult to grasp anything and things would often fall from my hands. Just when it seemed that all hope was lost and I would have to resort to the dreaded surgery, God stepped in.  

One Sunday, an Indian preacher who was visiting my church prayed for persons who were suffering from any kind of ailment. He instructed us to touch the affected area of the body and pray, believing God for our healing.

I held onto my finger and prayed, desperate for my healing. Before I left the church, I realized that the pain had lessened. Throughout the week I continued to pray and believe. Not only did the pain recede, but I also regained better use of my hands. I could now clap my hands in church, hold things firmly and wash by hand without feeling pain. 

The pain has continued to decrease from day to day. I feel twinges now and then but for the most part, I am pain-free. I continue to declare my complete healing and believe that God has answered my prayer. My healing was not instantaneous, but it is progressive. 

All praise to Jehovah Rapha, my healer!