Heal

Do you know that God CAN heal you and your loved ones, but still doubt that He will? It’s understandable. We pray for healing all the time, but not all the time do we receive it. Why is this? Do you think maybe it’s God’s plan to allow sickness and disease to overcome us? Do you think He doesn’t care to intervene in the lives of His children? Do you think He’s testing us or teaching us a lesson? All of this is, of course, possible, but it’s just not probable.

We live in a world of free will and darkness. The darkness is after us constantly. Unfortunately, many choose to participate in that darkness by drinking its poison, by buying into its hate and outrage, by withholding our forgiveness, by our lack of repentance, by being easily offended, by eating food that’s terrible, and by being so naïve that we actually think the leaders of this world have the best of intentions (I was once in that category myself.) What’s the result of all this foolishness?  Illness.

We are told in John 16:33 that in the world we will have tribulation, but Jesus also tells us to take heart, for He has overcome the world. Jesus overcame the world! All the world, including disease! So the best way to fight illness is to be closer to God. The farther we move away from God, the farther we are from His protection. God will give us strength and peace, but if we run from Him, how will we receive it?

Science is finally catching up with the Bible by realizing our words and thoughts have a major impact on our lives and our health, even the health of those with whom we are connected.

1. Science says the stress response (caused by fear, anger, hate, outrage) releases adrenaline and cortisol which over time damages our bodies. The Bible says do not fear, forgive others, seek forgiveness, and repent.
2. Science says the brain releases healing chemicals, such as endorphins, oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine during prayer, singing, gratitude, exercise, laughing, meditation, and sunlight. The Bible says present your requests to God with praise and thanksgiving, focus on what is right and good, be still and know God, rest in His peace, praise the Lord in word and deed, and the sun will rise with healing in its rays.
3. Science says positive words strengthen the frontal lobes and enhance cognitive function, while hostile language can activate the amygdala causing high levels of stress releasing damaging chemicals into the body and weakening the immune system. Whereas the physical act of smiling can lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate during times of stress. The Bible says Life and death is in the power of the tongue.
4. Science believes in the placebo effect. The Bible says believe and you will receive.

So, if the Bible says to believe and speak life into your bones, and science says to believe and speak life into your bones, then who are we to argue? But don’t take my word for it, do your own research.

When one is at peace, when one is still, when one is thankful and focusing on good things and speaking life, chemicals are released from the brain into our bodies that heal us.

The opposite is also true. When we focus on fear, anger, hate, and outrage, poisonous chemicals are released and damage the body.

Focus on what is right and good. The Bible has been saying this exact same thing all along.

God is the ultimate power. He is the Most High God! When we are closest to Him, we are in His power, His strength, His peace, and His protection. When we stray, we let go of all this, and then we blame God for the trouble we get ourselves into.

Do you want healing? Do you want your prayers to be heard? Then I challenge you to pick up your Bible before you pick up your phone every morning. Spend 5 minutes with God before you start your day, and watch the transformation take place—from a place of anxiety, despair, and ill health, to a place of peace, joy, and power in God.