James
5:13-16
I heard the
term “Healing Ministry” and became rather nervous. How could I be part of a
healing ministry? Only God heals. Jesus healed the sick when he walked the
earth, but I surely cannot do that.
As I left my
comfort zone with much doubt, I agreed to join the six week “Healing Ministry
of Jesus Study Project.” With clammy palms and tightness in my shoulders I
slowly entered the group room. There were some familiar faces, but I chose to
sit alone and immerse myself in my discomfort.
Prior to
this study project I thought I was praying faithfully, and when I told others I
would pray for them, I did, but not in this way. As time went on, it began to
make sense. We first studied each of the 26 healings Jesus performed in the
Gospels. We analyzed specifically what the bible says without interpretation or
personal opinion. Then we dug deeper into each encounter discovering their
unique meaning.
In each
instance of Jesus making people well Genuine Faith is what allowed the healing, and though physical healing
often occurred, it was the spiritual wellness that made their lives different
for eternity. Often that Faith came through someone other than the one with the
ailment, perhaps a parent or friend.
It seems to
me, no matter what we are praying for, it is a form of healing; physical,
emotional, relational or spiritual. We may not always know what words to pray,
but our God understands what is in our hearts. When we pray let us remember;
God
the Father, The Son, and Holy Spirit are One
Focus
on God first
Faith
and power heal (God’s power not ours)
Relationship
with God is key to healing
We
can pray by faith on behalf of others
Pray
without doubt
Pray
for God’s love and peace to be clearly felt
Pray
for the awareness of the presence of God’s Holy Spirit
God
meets us in the pain; we need not run from it
Go
to the foot of the cross
Father, we
praise you and worship all that you are. Your love and mercy wrap around us
like a blanket of protection. You are always here for us. Please Lord, help us
to feel the gentle presence and security of your spirit, and heal our hearts
from the pain with your great power. We kneel before the cross as children in waiting for our blessing
of peace to touch our hearts and remain with us always. Amen
James 5:13-16
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