Hello friends!
It has been awhile since I have had the pleasure of writing. A lot has been going on in this season of my life. My family moved to Texas about a month ago, and I am still getting used to my new home. I also started my senior year of nursing school. The Lord has been teaching me so much about Himself in this particular season of my life. I would love to share some of that with you all. I hope it will impart something new in your spirit and that you will be renewed in whatever season you are in right now.
I want to start a bit of a miniseries on who God is. He has so many amazing traits that He reveals to us in our lives. I felt led to talk about just a few of these characteristics in the next upcoming weeks starting with this post. I know in my own personal life, God reveals Himself stronger in one area that meets the exact need I have in that time and place. He is our Father and He knows everything we need.
One of the first characteristics of God that I always focus on is God my Healer. Jehovah Rapha means "The Lord who heals." That may seem so simple, but the healing that God provides goes much deeper than the surface. His healing covers the whole spectrum of our lives. He heals us spirit, soul, and body. This just makes me want to rejoice! God is so good.
One group of verses I have always focused on concerning healing are in Psalm 103:1-3," Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul; and all that is [deepest] within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul, and forget not [one of] all His benefits--Who forgives [every one of] all your iniquities, Who heals [each one of] all your diseases...". God heals every disease. No matter if it is chronic, acute, malignant, or minor. God heals it all!!
The even better news is that our healing is a finished work. We don't have to try to earn our healing or be good enough in order to get healed. Jesus died on the cross, taking every disease known to mankind on His own body. Through His resurrection we have the free gift of healing. That's why Psalm 103 calls it a benefit!!
So how do you access this free benefit? You receive it by faith! We know that we can receive this by faith because Hebrews 4:16 says to come boldly to the throne of grace to obtain mercy and grace in time of need. When we come to God on the basis of His Word, receiving what He has already paid for, we know we have the answer! It is as sure as what He says, and we can trust Him!!
I hope this encouraged you today. God is our healer. He heals every emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual issue that you could be standing against today. So I just encourage you to keep standing in the truth of the Word of God. Believe without a doubt that God loves you! He wants you healed! He wants you whole! He wants you well! Keep speaking the Word concerning what you are believing for and watch it turn around!!
In addition to my principle verse used, I would like to add that Isaiah 53:4-5 are great verses to declare over yourself daily. I try to make it a point to speak those out of my mouth each day. Remember, Jesus took sickness and disease on Himself so that we didn't have to. He became sick so we could be made whole and healthy! Praise the Lord today :)
I hope you all have an amazing rest of your week. As for me, I am heading out to Chicago this weekend to see my boyfriend and some family. I am so thankful for a fall break just when I need it! I am praying for you all! Be blessed!!
