Only if we become calm as earth, fluid as water, and blazing as fire will we able to rise to the task of peacemaking.
Friday February
16, 2018 God may appear far away, but be assured - He is closer to you than the tear from your eye. May you be blessed with faith. Get to know the feeling of a God who is as much a part of you, as that which flows from you. 5 THINGS I NEEDED TO UNLEARN ABOUT GOD AND SICKNESS By Stephen Fratello
Religion and spirituality can be a great source of
comfort for people who are going through a hard time or dealing with chronic health issues. They can also be incredibly damaging and harmful if presented in the wrong way.
Sometimes well-meaning people say really stupid things. Over the years, I’ve heard such sentiments as, “God never gives you more than you can handle” and, “This is happening for a reason.” I couldn’t disagree more. Sometimes there is no reason and most importantly, nothing evil or harmful ever comes from God. If
your God makes you ill, find a new God.
We sometimes need to correct our mental image of God when we are facing illness. Here are some important points to keep in mind. They have helped me cope and still maintain my spirituality.
God did not make you sick. No matter what your religious affiliation, any God that gives you an illness because he/she/it loves you is the equivalent to the abused partner being told they are being
beaten by their spouse because they are loved. If that’s the case, then that’s not love. Toss this image out.
For me, God does not will anyone’s suffering and God does not give people diseases or disorders. I am not a theologian or religious leader, but as far as I can tell, we live in a universe that is free. People are free and so are viruses, bacteria, and the cells in our body– sometimes they misbehave.
God does not blame you for your
illness. Since God did not make you sick; God does not blame you for your illness. We get down on ourselves wishing we could do more or be more, ect. The people in our lives might think we should be trying harder or taking a certain course of action that doesn’t work for us. I think God has more compassion and acceptance than humans do.
Prayer can be helpful. Sometimes prayer can cure illness
instantaneously, but more than likely, what prayer does is open your mind to guidance. You are lead to helpful doctors or support groups. You come across insightful books and people. You find the inner strength to get through the day when you thought you couldn’t. You find a medication that helps you a little. God is always on the side of good and healing, even if that healing takes READ MORE Every day I wake up and say "Glory Be!" I am ecstatic in praise for my God. |
DIRE NEED
I have severe depression, no job, no savings. Feeling suicidal. Please say a prayer for
me.
- Tim G. TOGETHER AGAIN
Dear God, I have applied for this apt for me an my family I need prayer lord I want this apt my family wants s to be together again. Please pray for me pray for my son and daughters.
Amen.
- anonymous PRAYER UPDATE: ADDICTION
Thank you for your prayers. Thomas is not any better, he is still heavy on drugs and is so mean. His mom does not know what to do. I think he needs to be committed to some institution. They have spend thousands of
dollars and he is getting worse every day. He was staying here and we had to ask him to leave, I am still afraid he will come and do something to my husband and me. I am so afraid for him mom and dad and sister. When he is home is sister does not stay at her house, she is so afraid of him. He has a felon against his name and carries all kinds of pistols. We just don't know how to pray for him anymore. God needs to intervene right now, before he hurts or kills someone. - Mary P. |
Thank you to Brother Steindl-Rast for today's quote. |
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