Today, I have been at home with some type of stomach bug. I've been thinking about how I've dealt with such a situation in the past. I remember when I hurt my back several years ago, I received a book from a well-meaning friend explaining to me how my injury was going to be used by God to bring greatness into my life. The book went on to explain how God allows sickness to come upon us and we are to derive lessons from our sicknesses and diseases. Oh, how silly I was back then.
I have since come to understand more fully the amazing and awesome character qualities of the God I serve. He is a good God. He doesn't allow sickness to come on his children any more than I allow sickness to come on my own children. I would never do that to them. I love them too much! How much more does my Father in heaven love me? His love for me is endless.
God's healing is available when you believe for it. I am believing for it. I'm trusting that God will restore me in this time of sickness. His promises are good and true. He never goes against his Word. Jesus paid the price for this sickness on the cross and there's no reason for me to have to deal with it now. I'm so thankful for that!
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"how my injury was going to be used by God to bring greatness into my life. The book went on to explain how God allows sickness to come upon us and we are to derive lessons from our sicknesses and diseases. "
Oh, yes, I remember hearing that garbage, too during the worst days of my life. Those days were so terrible because of such theology. It makes God into a monster and made me feel what is the point in turning to him when he is just out to get me? UGH!
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