Ali's Story: Seizures, anxiety, and depression under control in Jesus Name!

(The original testimony was posted by Ali on facebook here)
Hi All,

You are about to read the most personal, life-changing blog that I have ever written. I really feel like I need to be open with this to everyone because it is one of those situations in life that is so incredible and so mind-boggling-it makes faith feel like flying.

I will start by giving you a little background. When I was four, I was diagnosed with seizures-a very minor form of them- but nonetheless I have been on medication to control these seizures for 18 years. Also, from things that have happened in my past , I had been struggling with depression and anxiety. For those of you that don't know this, you might be staring at the screen right now like "no way"...but its for real and I have struggled with these things for a long time.

Now three weeks ago, my church had a concert- it was called the Come and Live Tour- featuring three bands: The Ember Days, Ascend the Hill, and Showbread (I've been a fan of theirs since I was 13 :) Any ways, the concert was amazing. I took photos like crazy haha. Then at the end of Showbread's concert they all came to the bottom of the stage, where the crowd was and them and the pastor that represented Come and Live asked if anyone needed prayer. I was like....uhhhh ok. Now you must know that in my life I have recieved a lot of spiritual abuse so sometimes group prayers scare me and intimidate me. I love my church but these people weren't from my church....and I've met some wacky Christians ya'll- I love them all the same but after being abused by people that "say" they are Christians, you just get a little apprehensive. So I just decided to be like "whatever" and pray in this group of people. One after the other, people came forward and asked for prayer for certain illnesses and issues going on in their lives. The whole time, I felt like God was trying to tell me that I should ask for prayer for my seizures and anxiety. In fact, Jordan turned around and said, "Ali, you should ask"...to which I quickly snapped, "NO!"....I was SO scared. I was literally shaking...but I knew I had to do this afraid because if I left that building that night without knowing what God had in store for me...I would be even more disappointed in myself. So ....teary-eyed and still shaking, I stepped forward. I told all these strangers and one of my favorite bands from my childhood- go figure- all about my issues. I felt stupid and foolish but they all looked at me kindly and started praying. One specific prayer that I can remember- a guy-I think his name is Ben? but I'm not sure since I'd never met him before then- but I know he goes to my church...but anyways! He prayed that all the thoughts in my head would stop rushing that all the brain cells would just slow down and that there would be peace in my head. I felt this warmth crawl from my toes all the way up to my head. The most amazing prayer time EVER!

Since then I've been going off my medicine, and I have had not ONE seizure!!!!!!! My anxiety and depression is now under control too! I almost can't believe it! Healings are only things i've heard about or seen on tv or read in books! But now, it's me! I'm the one healed of an 18 year-old illness!!! No more needles, no more pills, no more MRI's, or EEG's!!! No more dizzyness or any weird side effects!!! It's almost hard for me to believe but...its so real. Seizures are one thing you can't fake...THAT is how I know this healing is real.

So as I said this is probably the most personal and most amazing blog I have ever written haha. I am so blown away by God's grace. Thank you to the Come and Live tour for coming to my church. And thanks to those who listened to God and were in that prayer circle with me. You were instruments of an amazing change in my life.

Before I sign off, I want to encourage all of you with something. If you are afraid to do something, or if you are afraid to put your faith in something-do it afraid. It will make you stronger! When you are weak, God is strong. Whether you believe in Him or not- its just the way it is! He is always there and He will lead you to a better life if you just let Him! DO IT AFRAID!!

Love You Guys. Thanks for letting me share my story :)

~Ali