Recently I met a wise lady who got to know about my health condition and she asked if she could pray for me. In her prayer, she prayed for healing for me... and for some reason, I felt compelled to tell her that I have stopped praying for physical healing as I believe there is a reason for this disease and how I can serve God even when I struggle with this illness.
Needless to say, her response shook my heart as she said she understood that I have come to terms with the disease, that it is here to stay. But "healing comes in many forms". She was also praying for my spiritual healing, my emotional healing, my psychological healing. It struck me that I have been thinking of healing in such a limited way...
As I look back at my journey, my struggle and my pain with this disease, I see how God has brought me through it all. Definitely, I still hurt. It's still a challenge, but my focus has changed to looking to God for strength instead of stubbornly depending on myself.
Truly, if not for this disease, I would not have been humbled and broken. Desperately needing God and His comfort and grace. It's through this illness that I am able to see God's Love and providence.
Thank You, Lord for the healing that you have granted me, even when I didn't realize it. And thank You for revealing this to me.
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