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Greetings, from Mariam I would like to share a personal testimony of deliverance. On February 1, 2007, I was taken through a complete deliverance telephonically by Pastor Charles J. Costello, of Ministry of Salvation located in New Jersey. I had just completed a 3 day fast. Periodically throughout the fast I would cough and cough uncontrollably - nonetheless, I was determined to continue on as planned without food or drink, until it was completed [today at noon]. After it was broken, I prepared a light meal -- again, the coughing started up, and went on periodically throughout the day. For quite sometime, I have sensed it to be much more than what countless doctors diagnosed as asthma. I have seen people with asthma who could take medication and their attacks would be abated. Yet, I found no relief taking any of the medicines..be it pills, inhalers, or nebulizer treatments. After taking and ingesting what had been prescribed, still ther would be no lasting effect or remedy. I had recently moved from Northern Virginia to Northern Georgia, and notice each time the weather would change, it would take an horrendous toll on my body -- a hacking cough like you would not believe! Quite embarassing. The scripture that had come to mind was Matthew 17:21 was it says: "This kind does not come out except by prayer and fasting," and I was convinced today would be a day of complete deliverance and victory! It was around between the hours of 4:30 and 5:30, I want to say the deliverance took place. The thought the came to me was to do a Google Search entitled: Online Deliverance Ministries, and that's where I came across website filled with the states, names, address, phone numbers, and ministry descriptions all across the country! the Lord knows, I didn't care who took me through the deliverance, at this point, I just wanted to be free from demonic forces. As I began phoning numbers, I found many had been disconnected with no forwarding number, so I kept going -- finally, someone was on the other end, and it was Pastor Costello! I wouldn't say this was a short deliverance, it took some time, and he has been graced by God with keen discernment, compassion, and patient. After barely getting through the introducations, the coughing began. Seemingly [to me that is] Pastor Costello was going to give me instruction on what I needed to do -- but, if that were the case, once he heard what was coming out of me, he said no those are demons, and he shared with me not to say a thing, but to let him pray. I was so thankful for the years I'd spent in this ministry, and was totally yielded to the Spirit of God at work in him. I followed every command without a problem, as Pastor Costello -- shifted Into to a higher gears in the Spirit Realm. Through a lot of coughing, gagging, blowing my noise as he prayed -- unrelentling against the forces of hell, I am totally delivered and totally set free! I can truthfully say, my body experienced a battle, but inside, I was filled with relief, peace and thanksgiving. I heard the voice of the Lord declare my freedom, and I saw the blood. The moment I saw the blood as he was praying, I knew a total victory in Jesus was mine! Pastor Costello, I would also like to take a few moments to thank you for the sound counsel and insight you shared by the Holy Spirit at work in you as well. I feel certain the praise reports will continue to come in, with praises of deliverance and victory! May God ever bless you, Mariam P.S. When I finall got home how pleasant if was to receive a follow-up call from. Well, here's another praise -- I was feeling strong enough to spend some time with me -- so I decided to hang out with myself. And you know what, I had a wonderful time with me!!! Thank your for asking and believing -- cause I am truly rejoicing |