Healing {A post by Kaitlin}

John and I were recently prayed over by a pastor who has been given the gift of healing. He has traveled the world and allowed The Lord to work miracles through this gift. Blind eyes have seen, crippled legs have walked, deaf ears have heard...and much much more. 

Our meeting with him was casual and comfortable. It felt very Spirit-led as he prayed for healing in each of our bodies. He asked for my legs to work again...for Johns pancreas to regain function...even for the metal in my back to be dissolved. Crazy? Not according to the Bible. 

Scripture is full of miraculous healings performed by Jesus as well as his followers. If we are followers of Jesus, what restricts us from being blessed through the Spirit with this ability? 

Since the prayer session, John and I have continued to pray into the healing process. No, I did not just stand up and walk out of my wheelchair...no, John didn't feel his pancreas kick in and take action immediately. Although it can work that way, healing can also take time and patience. 

And really when I think about it, healing can take so many different forms. When physical ailments are at the forefront, that's what we ask God to heal. But is that really what needs healing the most? 

In scripture The Lord often announces healing by saying " your sins are forgiven". Internal healing of our souls and hearts through an understanding of forgiveness and grace seems to be what is most important in the Lord's eyes. Outward healing of ailments shows his power and glory to the earth...but inward healing is of great value as well.

In this season, we want to trust that The Lord is healing John and I according  to his will. Whether inward, outward, or both...God is taking care of us and healing what needs it most. So if I don't walk, or if John's pancreas still doesn't work, we are still in the hands of a great God who is binding up our hearts and souls as we learn how to live this new kind of life.

We serve and give glory to the ultimate healer. Please pray that his will would be continually carried out in John and my body and soul so that He is glorified above all. 

"And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, 'Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.'" Matt 9:2

 

Love, 

Kaitlin