Saved From Diabetic Foot Amputation?New Flesh Is Now Growing
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December 14, 2025 |
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Gieil Paeng | Male, 53, Guro-gu, Seoul
Four years ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes, but I lived without taking medication or receiving treatment. Because my work required heavy physical labor, I often couldn’t eat on time, and as I neglected the illness, my blood sugar continued to rise.
Then, in early August this year, I suddenly felt severe pain in the little toe of my left foot. The pain made it hard to sleep, and even stepping on my foot was difficult. I had to move on one leg when going to the bathroom. I couldn’t go outside without someone supporting me. With an earnest heart, I began a three-day fast and hung onto God.
On August 13, with the help of an acquaintance, I took a taxi urgently to the hospital. After the examination, the doctor said, “Necrosis from diabetes has begun. You must go to a university hospital immediately,” adding that the tissue damage was severe and amputation would be necessary. I was transferred right away, and after another examination, they confirmed that the necrosis was spreading rapidly and that amputation was unavoidable. The surgery was scheduled for August 19.
▲ Referral Letter (Requires evaluation for possible amputation surgery and ongoing treatment at a higher-level hospital, Aug. 13, 2025)
On Sunday, August 17, two days before the scheduled surgery, I went to receive prayer from pastor Soojin Lee. After reading my prayer request, she examined my overall Christian life and said, “This is not simply a matter of health management. This is something you must thoroughly repent of before God and turn from.” She then prayed earnestly with love that I would be healed without amputation.
Holding her words in my heart, I looked back on my life. One thing I realized was that, because of financial difficulties, I had stopped giving tithe for about a year. After discovering the cause of the problem, I began faithfully giving tithe again from my recent income. I also repented of failing to share, give, and consider others.
Then something amazing happened. After receiving pastor Soojin Lee’s prayer, the severe pain caused by necrosis began to lessen. As the scheduled surgery date approached, I underwent re-examination at the university hospital and prepared for admission, but because the treatment cost was too high, I had to transfer to a specialized foot clinic. There, after another examination, I received the astonishing diagnosis that the necrosis had stopped progressing. An amputation was no longer necessary?only a small procedure to remove the dead skin on my little toe was needed. The surgery went well, and now new flesh is growing. Hallelujah!
When the doctor said, “If you had undergone amputation, you would need long-term hospitalization,” a confession of thanks to Father God naturally flowed from my lips. I give all thanks and glory to our good Father God who had mercy on me and heal me so that my foot didn’t have to be amputated.
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