From Eviction Notice to Healing: How Total Surrender Unlocks God’s Power
What if Rock Bottom is the Starting Line?
When the bottom falls out—when a diagnosis hits, when the bills pile up, when your world crumbles—what remains?
For Julie Thomas, it was total surrender.
What began as a moment of loss, shame, and vulnerability led her into the deepest understanding of God’s healing power. In this blog post inspired by the opening chapter of The Report, we look at why surrender is not weakness—it’s the beginning of spiritual strength, breakthrough, and even physical healing.
The Breaking Point: Stripped of Everything
Julie had always been independent—a strong woman raising three strong daughters. But when an eviction notice showed up on her door, she stood face-to-face with a humbling reality:
“I had nothing. I had been completely stripped of every possession I had ever owned or held dear to my heart.”
This wasn’t about money. This was about trust.
God was bringing Julie into a place of full surrender—not to punish, but to prepare.
What Does Surrender to God Really Mean?
Surrender isn’t passive. It’s active faith—a bold decision to trust God more than our circumstances.
Julie shares:
“Although painful at the time, I am so thankful for that season… I grew to understand what total surrender meant—reliance on God and seeing Him show up time and time again without fail.”
🕊️ Scripture Anchor:
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” —Psalm 34:18
Why That Season Mattered: Foundation for Healing
Two decades later, Julie would face her greatest trial:
Stage 4 breast cancer.
But she was ready. Why? Because she had already learned how to surrender. She had already seen God show up when all seemed lost.
“Without complete reliance and trust in Jesus, I do not believe I would be here sharing my story today.”
That eviction notice wasn’t a defeat—it was training ground.
Cancer Isn’t the Final Word—God’s Word Is
When the doctor said “metastasized cancer,” Julie had a choice: accept the report of man or believe the report of the Lord.
“I was equipped like a warrior going into battle, ready to capture what was rightfully mine: healing.”
🕊️ Scripture Anchor:
“But He was pierced for our transgressions… and by His stripes we are healed.” —Isaiah 53:5
Healing Is Part of God’s Plan—But We Must Activate It
Healing is promised, but it isn’t passive. Julie emphasizes:
“It does not just happen. We must put that promise into action.”
This means:
Speaking the Word of God aloud
Rejecting the enemy’s report
Choosing life when death tries to speak louder
Believing that healing is your inheritance
🕊️ Scripture Anchor:
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” —John 10:10
Your Next Step: Choose Surrender Today
If you’re facing a diagnosis, financial struggle, or emotional storm—start with surrender.
Here’s a simple prayer to begin:
Prayer:
“Lord, I surrender everything—my fear, my diagnosis, my control. I trust that You are bigger than what I see. Teach me to rely fully on You. I believe that by Jesus’ stripes, I am healed. Amen.”
Read Julie’s full testimony and find inspiration for your battle in the book, The Report, available on Amazon.