I’m sitting in my recliner today. Not because I wanted an off day, but because I have a sick little one and no other option. But she is on the mend and I’m very thankful for that. Isn’t it amazing how God created our bodies with the ability to fight off sickness? Sometimes we forget that our bodies are in constant battle for health. Just because we get sick for a few days doesn’t mean our body isn’t doing it’s job. Just ask someone with an immune system that doesn’t work right. Several days of sickness every once in a while would be a great trade for constant sickness and medication.
I think sometimes being sick is helpful for us. It reminds us to take care of ourselves. It shows us that we aren’t as invincible as we think we are. All it takes is a well-placed (or not so well-placed) tiny little virus or bacteria to take down our big strong bodies. Simply amazing…
Spiritually, it reminds us that the small things can take down our overall walk as well. It is the balance of a well-lived life that keeps us focused, growing, and healthy spiritually. Sometimes it is the things we don’t do that weaken us as much as it is the things we do that we shouldn’t. Apathy toward the things of God will lead us to inconsistency. Inconsistency will be followed by a feeling of defeatedness. And feeling defeated turns our eyes and hearts inward to a feeling of pity for ourselves and anger at God not “showing up” in our lives. How quickly this can happen!
His desire for us is restoration and repentance. He wants to restore the relationship that was broken by our sin. But repentance for our walking away is necessary. We need to confess our unwillingness to trust and love himand the sin that followed. We should then turn from that attitude and direction and run full speed into His arms. Our relationship will then be healed and He can set us back on His path for our life.
Healing is a welcome blessing. Both physically and spiritually. Today may God bring about a confidence in you for what He is doing in your life. Trust Him. He is our Healer and the hope for our days to come!
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6
O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. Psalm 30:2
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Pslam 147:3
February 3, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Scott, I love your thoughts on healing. Several years ago, I read Philip Yancey’s book “Where is God When it Hurts?”…such a provoking book. He talks about the blessing of pain…his experiences among lepers are powerful.
February 3, 2010 at 10:24 AM
I read this while sitting at my mother’s side in the hospital shortly after
she had surgery to repair her time and arthritis worn hand. As I read,
I could not help but realize how true
your words are. I have spent much time at the hospital over
the past few weeks and the time there has taugy me much
about the words you wrote. Thank you!