God Promises and does not Lie

 The devil twists God's words to destroy your trust in God.

Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” Gen 3:1 NIV

If you are seriously ill, you should read this.

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. Mt 8:16 NIV

Then you hear someone say that these healings were only meant for that time, or that such stories of demons are just pious legends because people 2000 years ago didn't understand anything about psychiatry.

Then you look at the Psalms:

He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. Ps 103:3 NLT

The same God who promises to forgive all your sins, also promises in the same verse to heal all your diseases. Your eternal life depends on the forgiveness of God. Your healing depends on the same faithful promise of the same loving God.

Then you see many Christians who have been sick for a long time. You start to think that God wants you to suffer so that you can be sanctified. It's all rubbish, but the devil knows his trade.

Jesus said:

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Jn 10:10 NIV

God loves you. When he promises forgiveness and healing, he does not lie.

God Heals Wounded Souls

 In my last post I wrote about how we can overcome negative thoughts and distractions.

When you fail, when bad thoughts shame you, when your worries overwhelm you, you need to know that God's love does not depend on your devotion, but on His unconditional love for you.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Jn 3:16 NIV

If your prayers are distracted by anger and resentment, you need to know that God loves you dearly in spite of your anger.

Humbling yourself with repentant confession will not solve the problem. You need to discuss your hurts with God. God understands that you are hurt and that unhealed anger is not helpful, but He does not want to judge you.

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, Rom 8:1 NIV

But we have to forgive, don't we? But you can't forgive abuse and bullying without God's merciful help. God loves justice. God is also appalled by abuse and bullying.

For you have upheld my right and my cause, sitting enthroned as the righteous judge. Ps 9:4 NIV

If you are willing to forgive abuse, God can and will heal your wounds and make amends for your losses.

God knows you are hurting. Forgiving does not mean excusing what has been done to you. It does not mean that you are not allowed to feel hurt. It means you hand over the offender to God, to God’s judgement and also God’s mercy.

If you forgive someone, it does not mean you have to remain associated with that person. You need to put a safe distance between yourself and a malicious bully, even if the bully is a partner or a member of your family.

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Ps 147:3 NIV