Healing

Many of you who read this already know that I have arthritis. Sometimes when I say that to someone whom I just met they actually giggle because they can't believe it just by looking at me.

I suppose people with many diseases of this nature get the same response. It does not offend me, if anything it reminds me that this disease does not own me.

I have to admit though, that in the past few weeks I have been struggling very much with regular flare ups in my hip. It is tough, and I can't say that I have been the best servant of God when these tough times come around. I have prayed for many years that the Lord would take this disease completely out of my body, and sometimes he does for years at a time, but I know that when God heals, he does so completely and not just on a part-time basis.

Many people struggle with all kinds of pain, both emotional and physical and I do believe that God can heal. I do believe that He can take all of this away, however for whatever the reason, He has yet to do so with me. I am human in every way. I have fears, I cry, I constantly look for answers, and every time I look for answers I am reminded, once again, that I am not looking in the right place.

My prayer for anyone afflicted with any pain that causes them to lose days and even weeks of their lives is this: May God come upon you like a quiet sunrise; beautiful, warm and silent.

May He speak to you like you've never heard him before and comfort you in this difficult time.

May the Lord touch you and heal you from this pain for the rest of your life here one earth, for we are already healed in heaven. May you cry no more for yourself and this disease, but rejoice in the freedom of God's peace and glory and power.

He is the answer and we must read His word and rely on him. He will take this away... no questions...no doubts....no fear. Be still and know that He is the Lord.

Thank you for your prayers!

God Bless

HB