The WORD Heals

I remember a season of sickness.  There were 2 car accidents, a slip on the ice with a back injury, 2 girl surgeries, and a broken leg. Sounds like ‘a partridge in a pear tree song’!  Have you ever gone through that season?  It seems like no matter what is going on, you are out for the count.  I had been to the Dr, the Chiropractor, and had all kinds of pain meds.  But all they did was make me nauseous.   I got frustrated.  I was angry.  I hated it.  I had to slow down.  Yep – almost killed me!  But I learned something.  Something I need to share today.

I had two choices – give up, or give God a chance.

Yep, came down to my last choice – why is that? idk, human nature I guess.  I thought I had this healing thing all figured out. I mean, really, I had like 20 books about it.  I had read parts of all of them.  Yep, lots of ‘head knowledge’, but no idea how to apply it.  But there was my mistake = “I” had it all figured out, yeah right.  My best thinking and plans got me nowhere.  Still flat on my stomach with back spasms.  Did my exercises, took my meds, still no healing. ugggh!

I don’t believe God brings sickness.  The Bible does not teach that.  In fact everyone who came to JESUS got healed – he healed them ALL.  So, I did my homework.  What does God’s Word say about healing? Is there power in the WORD to make me better? Could my reading this WORD out loud over my body help?  Would my body follow what the WORD said? What did I have to lose.  Nothing.  So I tried it.  I got out my books and  GOOGLE and printed me out some HEALING VERSES.  Spoke them out loud while I was laying on my stomach with back spasms.  Spoke them when I was in the wheelchair, spoke them while I was on crutches, and then the cane.  And now I can walk.  And no more back pain – thank you Jesus!

I had to learn to keep my mouth shut too.  That was a hard one for Ms. D.  When someone asked ‘How are you doing?’  I would NOT say the first thing that came to my head.  I would speak IN FAITH, ” I am great, I am getting better everyday,” even though my body still hurt at the time.  I learned the hard way that whatever I am feeding will grow.  If I feed my pain, I get more.  If I feed my healing I get more.  I also memorized a few scripture verses,  and would answer with them,. “By His stripes I am healed.” or “Jesus is healing me right now.”  God’s Word became the Authority in my life – if He said I could be well, well than dang it, I can be well.  God doesn’t lie.

And another toughie for Ms. D, I had to let other people pray for me.  I am a stubborn woman, ask my kids or husband.  I wanted to do it myself, thank you very much.   But alas, I think that Spirit of Pride and Independence and doing things my way or the highway was wrong.  That’s what I learned I guess.  God’s Word heals, God hears my prayers, God answers my prayers, and He uses the prayers of His people to heal others. And there is power in His Word.  And I learned that He loves me, and wants me to be well.

Now I am not an expert, I don’t know everything, God does.  This has just been my experience.  What about you?

Here is a great post from Joyce Meyer. She has .pdf’s on

• emotional/mental health healing
• spiritual healing
• physical healing

http://www.joycemeyer.org/articles/ea.aspx?article=healing_scriptures

Here are a few VERSES from About.com

Healing Bible Verses

Psalm 30:2
LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. (NIV)

Psalm 41:3
The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness. (NIV)

Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (NIV)

Isaiah 53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (NIV)

Isaiah 58:8
Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. (NIV)

Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. (NIV)

Hosea 14:4
I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger has turned away from them. (NIV)

Malachi 4:2
But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves. (NIV)

Matthew 8:8
The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” (NIV)

Matthew 8:16
When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. (NIV)

Matthew 9:35
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. (NIV)

Matthew 19:2
Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. (NIV)

Mark 5:34
He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” (NIV)

Luke 8:50
Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” (NIV)

Luke 9:11
… but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. (NIV)

Luke 5:17
One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick. (NIV)

And here are some from Bible Study Tools:

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Diana Rasmussen is a Faith Builder, Worship Leader, Veteran’s wife, and a Certified Peer Specialist. At her blog Prayers and Promises she shares from her heart on how to find hope in this crazy world!

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