“And the prayer of faith
will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has
committed sins, he will be forgiven.” James 5:15
As many of you know, my back has finally said, “I give up!” I have had
to give in to needed surgery which will be May 12. In response to encouraging
words from a friend, I had responded to her:
“The Lord is truly great and He whispers
in the ear of those who bring His healing to others.”
I
know I’m not the only one who is in pain or is broken in body and/or health. I
thought I’d pass on those few words to you. If you or a loved one is facing
surgery or healing, know that the Lord our God is great and He will lay His
hand on you and your medical team as well. How do I know? Because … that is the
nature of God. God heals and loves and forgives because … He is God. Let us
pray:
“Precious
Lord, lay your hands on my pain, on my brokenness, on my illness. Place your
hands on top of those you have called to heal others, my medical team and my
family and friends. All of who you planned for me to be, the healthy body you
intended me to have, flow again from your fingers, just as they did when you first
created me. Thank you, Father God for all that you have given me. Forgive me
when I sometime do not accept your love and healing. I believe I can find the
answers on my own without your guidance or touch. That insults you and your
plan for my life. Today, I will live the life of good health and successful
living that is your pleasure to give me. I thank you Lord for being pure love
and I ask for the privilege of bringing your love to others. In the name of
Jesus, your son who created the world with his words, I pray. Amen”
Doris
"God gives us stories that testify to His love. Let me tell you
mine.”
Copyright 2015 Doris Gaines Rapp
Friday, April 24: Book signing
of News at Eleven – A Novel, at
Tapestry – A Day for You, at the Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN. News at
Eleven – A Novel is a completion of the Novelette serialized in Glo
Magazine during January – April, 2015. Tickets are now sold out for Tapestry,
but perhaps I will see you there if you registered early. Stop by the Glo table
and say “Hi.” The keynote speaker is Jane Pauley.
A few copies of News at Eleven - A Novel will also be available to purchase
beginning Tuesday, April 21 at the Bookmark on Anthony Blvd, in Fort Wayne.
Saturday, May 2: Book signing
of News at Eleven – A Novel, at
Dorothy’s Hallmark in Huntington, Indiana from 11 am to 1 pm. See you there!
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