Thank you for speaking out on a subject that has been so badly distorted by prosperity preachers (health & wealth). I say, “Amen!” to solid teaching.

Background for me: our 25 YO daughter was married with two littles, died from a glioblastoma. She was anointed three times for each tumor but died anyways. I have arthritis with its accompanying pain. I am ageing. Dying.

But I also believe in divine healing. As I understand scripture God allows infirmities to teach us something – if nothing else it is to force us to become dependent on Him. Americans treasure independence and when affliction hits we find ourselves vulnerable because it interferes with our ambitions. In any case I find we need to take it to the LORD and deal with it there, always knowing that we are dying and that is a promise from God who has never rescinded it. For the believer dying is not the worst thing that can happen to him/her. I promise. For the saint it is a homecoming, a release from pain/sorrow. It is the loved ones left behind that grieve and even there God gives comfort that far surpasses any that can be had anywhere.
My experience.

Hello,
I found your website after watching Tiny Notes from Home. I myself have struggled with healing from severe eczema all over my body, it has not appeared like I had expected but I know God is faithful. I can’t begin to understand the struggle you are going through but a lack of healing does not automatically mean that God doesn’t heal. It says God does not change, furthermore scripture indicates that Jesus healed ALL who came to him. If we are not healed it doesn’t mean God is ignoring us or failing to fulfill his promise. There are plenty of other reasons why healing may not manifest. I believe part of this may be that we need to be patient. Daniel had to wait 21 days for understanding on the end times because of the spiritual battles that were going on. Perhaps we need to wait for our requests to be answered.

I believe you have a good heart but this article could increase someone’s unbelief that healing is for them and that healing is for today. Jesus says that whenever two or more agree on anything it shall be done for them by the Father in heaven. If our request is not answered does it mean God is a liar or could their be another reason we are not aware of? Like the bible says “Absolutely not! Let God be true and every man a liar.” Romans 3:4a.

God bless,
Josh Tinley

Thank you for these thoughts.
One of my concerns when our daughter, 24, was given the reward of heaven completing her 2 month journey of stage 4 breast cancer; was the prayers of children, children pray so sincerely. My desire was/is for them to get a glimpse that will increase their faith that heaven is the ultimate healing.

In the midst of my, and our family’s pain and grief, I too pray that I/we get a greater understanding of this, that in our human mind and heart we better comprehend this.

The day our daughter took her last breath, I think we all just wanted to go with her. But God has more work for us here, we want to give Him glory.

Thank you for your comment, Josh. I agree that the “lack of healing does not automatically mean that God doesn’t heal.” And we don’t believe God is ignoring us or that He will EVER fail in fulfilling His promises. However, after 3 heart transplants and 2 aggressive cancers in our children and our son’s unexpected death) we’ve learned that God’s method of healing isn’t always what we expect or would like to see. In spite of multiple times of us fasting for them, having them anointed and someone prophetically speaking and praying healing over them, that kind of physical healing didn’t come. The cancer returned. Their diseased hearts weren’t healed and our son still died. Yet, there have also been times when we’ve seen God do supernatural miracles before our eyes. Healing and miracles certainly ARE for today. But death is as much of a part of living in a sin cursed world as a birth is. There were many people in Jesus’ days who died because of sickness. Jesus didn’t go to everyone who was sick and heal them. We believe the same is true for today. We’ve met too many people who’ve walked away from the Lord after they truly believed (and had an incredible amount of faith!) that God was going to heal their loved one, but He didn’t physically heal them here on earth. Someday you and I will die. As well as our family members. And most likely it will be from a sickness that God doesn’t heal. And I’m ok with that. Because being in the presence of my Savior is what I was truly created for. I certainly don’t want me or my family to be here on earth forever. Yet, as long as God blesses us with breath, we will continue praying and interceding for healing. Yet praising Him no matter the outcome. God bless you as you continue making Him known.
~Cindy

I’m so sorry to hear of your daughter’s passing, Diane. What a shock at such a young age! Our hearts go out to you, but you have the right perspective. Heaven certainly is the “ultimate healing” and our loved ones would never want to come back to this fallen earth. I believe one of the greatest testimonies we can have is when we choose to worship and declare God’s goodness during our losses. And I bless you for doing just that. Our prayers are with you and your family. May you experience His grace for each of your moments.
~Cindy

I have experience this.. I had pray that God would heal me from my dizzyness in Faith and I was anointed with oil at that time. I want God glory to be done in my life wether he took it away or if I still have it. It was amazing experience I say that God heal my emotions more then anything at that time. He give me peace in the midst of really bad spell that night. He didn’t take it completely away. I still have my dizzy spells I just don’t threw up anymore since that time. He heal me so I won’t have do that every time so I been so grateful for that! I think sometimes we expect healing to be in one way when God can heal us in so many different ways even though we may still have the issue like I have it. I think God gives us what we need for when ask for healing and not always in the way we think. After My Dad die I have come to realize that all we can do is accept that God plans isn’t always our way. His will is want we should be seeking in times like that and not always the physical healing that he gives us.

Hi Cindy! I’m glad I happened to see your article here. There are so many aspects of (miraculous) healing that we also have wrestled with over the years. I remember when you and I shared our mutual experiences of the Lord’s wonderful and precious presence when we experienced the death of our children, your son and our daughter. My testimony is that I learned more of the real comfort and presence of the Lord through the most difficult thing we had ever experienced than even the many “good” times with Him. Bottom line: we can trust Him, no matter what the outcome!

On healing and why there are failures, the best book we’ve read is “The Real Faith” by Charles S. Price, a classic by a man greatly used in the miraculous healing of hundreds. He searched for the answer(s) about those who were NOT healed. I really recommend it! He explores what comprises the “real’ faith and how to get it. I hope that will be helpful to you and other readers. Available on Kindle or from used book sellers..

My love to you and all your precious family!
Helen