I have been searching the Scriptures lately to find some hope, strength, and encouragement as I continually pray for my friend Daniel and his family and for my friend Kirsten and her precious baby, who is yet to be born and has a serious CHD. God's Word has brought me much needed comfort and peace, but I am still left with many questions and I am still crying out for miracles.
I know God could change the health of my friends in an instant with the power of His words. Daniel and baby Ewan could be healed...but yet, they are not. I don't understand why. I know God hears when I pray. I know He answers. I know He is at work. I know all of this, and yet I struggle. How long, O Lord? When are they going to be healed? Why has this happened? What is your plan and purpose in all of this? I ask these questions and pour out my heart to God, most of the time through tears. I have faith and trust in His sovereignty, but I need Him to increase my faith and trust.
I want to share the Scripture references that have ministered to me in hopes that His Word will touch you and minister to you, too...
Verses on Healing (Health, wellness), Heal (make well, restore), Health (Soundness, wholeness):
Psalm 147:3; Ecclesiastes 3:3; Jeremiah 17:14; Matthew 8:16; James 5:16; Proverbs 3:8; Matthew 4:23; Hebrews 12:12-13
Verses on Trust (Confidence, hope) and Faith (believe, trust):
Psalm 146:5-10; Matthew 9:1-13; Romans 5:1-11; Romans 10:17; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 2:4-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; Hebrews 10:19-25; Hebrews 11:1,5-6; Hebrews 12:2; James 1:2-12; James 5:13-16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; Psalm 4; Psalm 56
Verses on Hope (expectation (noun), expect with confidence (verb)), Confidence (boldness, trust):
Psalm 9:18; Psalm 39:7; Psalm 71; Romans 5:1-11; Romans 12:9-21; Romans 15:13; 1 Peter 3:15; Psalm 38:15; 1 Corinthians 13:7; Matthew 12:21; Hebrews 11:1; Proverbs 3:26
There will be more Scriptures to come as I continue to seek Him for all I need in the midst of my struggles and heartache. I am thankful for all God has done in each of these situations...there are many praises and good things He has done, and I know there is much more to come! Thank you Lord for being in control! I am thankful for Your faithfulness and love!
If you want to know more about Daniel and his condition please visit: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=115050268521825
If you would like to know about precious baby Ewan, please visit:
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