I Want to Live: A Miraculous Healing and Redemption Story

When Scott’s body shut down, he was moments from death. But a voice called him to choose life—and God restored him completely. Discover his miraculous healing testimony.

 

A Cry for Life at Death’s Door

When doctors prepared to remove life support, Scott’s family braced for goodbye. His body was shutting down, his organs failing, and hope was fading fast. 

But in the darkness of his coma, Scott heard a voice:

“If you want to die, swim down. If you want to live, swim up to the light.”

With everything in him, he fought toward that light—and gasped awake, crying out, “I want to live! I want to live!”

That cry became the turning point that would reveal the incredible mercy, power, and love of God.

From Faithful Beginnings to a Deadly Battle

Scott grew up in church and had always known the Lord. But somewhere along the way, what began as an occasional drink turned into an addiction that would nearly destroy his life.

In 2016, while working as a traveling electrician in California, Scott’s casual drinking spiraled out of control. Far from home and surrounded by temptation, he lost sight of his faith and everything that mattered most.

“I wasted every cent on things that didn’t please God,” he said. “I thought I was in control, but alcohol was controlling me.”

Eventually, conviction set in. Ashamed of how far he’d fallen, Scott vowed never to drink again. He began to rebuild his life, spending mornings in prayer and reading Proverbs. Life seemed back on track.

But years of abuse had already taken their toll.

The Unexpected Collapse

One day, Scott’s neighbor noticed he hadn’t come by for his daily meal. Concerned, they checked on him—and found him unconscious in a pool of blood.

Paramedics rushed him to the hospital where doctors discovered the cause: cirrhosis of the liver—damage from his earlier drinking.

His body was shutting down. Within minutes, Scott was placed in a medically induced coma as doctors struggled to keep him alive long enough for his family to arrive. 

For weeks, he hovered between life and death. Finally, the hospital told his mother there was nothing more they could do. It was time to remove life support. 

That’s when heaven intervened.

“I Want to Live”: A Miracle in Motion

In that critical moment—when life was slipping away—Scott’s spirit encountered the voice of God.

“If you want to live, swim up to the light.”

As his family watched, Scott suddenly erupted into consciousness, gasping for air and shouting, “I want to live!”

Doctors and nurses rushed to his side, stunned. The man who had been declared beyond hope was breathing again—alive by the power of God.

Within five months, Scott walked out of the hospital completely healed. His liver specialist told him, “Mr. Johnson, you are the fastest-healing patient we’ve ever had. You are a miracle of God.”

Restored and Renewed by God’s Grace

Today, Scott shares his story everywhere he goes.

“God didn’t just heal me—He rebuilt me. My liver, kidneys, lungs, eyes—everything was made new. I want the world to know God really is for them. I want to spend the rest of my life telling people about my Jesus.”

He knows his healing wasn’t just physical—it was spiritual. The same God who forgave his sins also restored his body and renewed his purpose.

Staying strong in faith takes daily commitment, but Scott is grateful for the resources and support he finds at Inspiration Ministries.

The God Who Still Heals

Scott’s story is living proof that God still performs miracles—and no one is beyond His reach. Whether you’re facing addiction, illness, or despair, remember this: God hears your cry, and He is able to restore what’s been lost.

“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord” (Psalm 118:17 NKJV).

If you’re searching for hope or healing, explore more stories of God’s power and love.

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