BY She Reads Truth
Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
When I am filled with cares,
your comfort brings me joy.
—Psalm 94:19
29 thoughts on "Grace Day"
-
**Posted this on yesterday’s devotion as well.**
NHU PHAM, First I want to say that I understand that your desire for my healing is out of kindness. And if I had the option to speak with you in private on this issue first, I would. However, because this issue regarding suffering and healing theology lays is so close to my heart, I aim, I pray, to address it with humility and a love for truth and for my sisters in Christ.
I am very aware of Andrew Wommack and his ministry. I’ve spent many hours in prayer and studying God’s Word as well as seeking out counsel in the body of Christ in this matter. What I have discovered is that Mr. Wommack preaches and practices “Word of Faith” doctrine. In my search I found he teaches, “It’s never God’s will for us to be sick; He wants every person healed every time”. He makes an absolute declaration that Paul’s thorn in the flesh to be not a sickness, though the Greek meaning of the word could very well be an ailment. These a just a couple of the teachings that I do not see to line up with what I have encountered in God’s word over the many years of my illness.
Oh yes, I very much desire to be healed and pray for it often. I’ve asked elders to pray, friends to pray and pray for others’ healing. When I was presented with Word of Faith teaching early in my illness and was prayed over in those terms and was not healed, my faith was nearly shipwrecked. But God…he had mercy on me and began me on a trek to develop a more robust theology of suffering and healing. And I am still learning much, my faith continues to grow, I am being refined in the fire day by day. God’s grace truly is sufficient for me as I wait in my pleas for deliverance. I believe that though I “groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies,” I have hope, a “hope for what we do not see” and I aim to “wait for it with patience” (Romans 8:21-25).
I’m grateful for the opportunity to briefly share my beliefs and I hope it is received in the gracious intent of my heart. Prayers for all my sisters here at SRT.
-
Thank you. From one chronic illness heart to another. A great and kind explanation ❤️
-
Well said in love and truth. I battle a chronic & genetic disease…. I will be healed though on the other side of glory. ❤️
-
I have not yet been diagnosed, but I am having complications and fear that I have a chronic, hereditary illness. But I take comfort with you ladies. May we all suffer with strength and grace and be refined while doing so.
-
-
Internship last summer* :)
-
Thank you all for the prayers. Praying for you Lehua and the beautiful state of Hawaii, it has a special place in my heart since I lived on Oahu for three months for an internship. Praying God would heal our land and keep people safe, whether black or white, police or civilian. Prayers appreciated since my sister and I may be continuing our conversation on faith today or tomorrow. Love to all!
-
Lord Jesus you are the Prince of Peace and you allow us to cast our cares on you and your comfort brings us joy.You are mighty God. I pray for Lehua and Hawaii. Protection and peaceful protests. Lord I ask your peace that surpasses understanding that fear would dissolve and peace would reign. And for Mari V a day filled with you as she and her children get out, again Jesus you around them, your joy, peace and love. Give them air to breathe and beauty for eyes and soul. Take away the anxiety from Mari’s daughter sweet Prince of Peace help her heart be free from it. You are good O Lord our Rock and redeemer. Bless all these beautiful sisters who encourage me daily with their words be near with your light. Holy Spirit fill us up and pour us out in the name of Jesus. Amen.
-
Just read back through this past week’s comments and Claudia I am praying your mammogram went well and for the results to be normal. If you see this, I’m sure many of us would love an update! Covering you in prayer sister <3
-
Prayers for you and for a world in need of spiritual healing.
-
Thank you Lord that you are our Comforter and our Refuge – that we can run to your open arms in times of trouble. The joy of the Lord is our strength!
-
He always brings joy! He never ceases to amaze me. What a wonderful life He has called us to. He will fulfill His promises, if we are we willing to follow Him and be with Him with nothing between♥️
Post Comments (29)