Introduction
As
healer, you are invited to join in the ongoing work of God’s mercy and
restoration. These reflections are designed to help you contemplate your unique
call by God the Healer. Meditate on the Scripture passages, then write in your
reflections within the space provided.
Gentle reminder: your reflections are private conversations with God. If you wish, you may keep your notes within your memory. Alternately, you may wish to destroy your notes after journalling. This will keep your journey sacred and wholly between your heart and God.
GOD THE HEALER
Meditate
on the following Scripture passages:
- Genesis 20:17; Abraham prayed, and God
healed Abimelech and his household.
- Psalm 107:20; “He sent out His word and
healed them; He rescued them from the grave.”
Questions
for heart and mind:
1.
Where have I experienced God’s healing: physically,
emotionally, or spiritually?
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2.
How does knowing that God has always been the Healer
give me hope in times of suffering?
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3.
Are there areas of my life that need God’s healing
right now?
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HEALING MISSION OF THE LOGOS
Meditate
on the following Scripture passages:
- John 1:1; “In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
- Matthew 9:36; “Jesus was moved with
compassion for the crowds, because they were harassed and helpless, like
sheep without a shepherd.”
Questions
for heart and mind:
4.
How does Christ’s deep compassion (splagchnistheis)
inspire my own approach to healing?
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5.
How do I feel drawn to act as a channel of Christ’s
mercy to others?
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6.
How can I cultivate patience, humility, and love during
my healing praxis?
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GOD HEARS OUR PRAYER
Meditate
on the following Scripture passages:
- 2 Kings 20:5; “I have heard your prayer and
seen your tears: I will heal you.”
- Jeremiah 30:17; “I will restore your health
and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.”
Questions
for heart and mind:
7.
How do I understand the consequences of the Fall
- sin, suffering, and death - around me and within myself?
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8.
What examples of God’s healing and restoration
have I witnessed in my own life or ministry?
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9.
How does the hope of God’s healing help me to trust
Him in the face of suffering and uncertainty?
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THE HEALING CALL
Meditate
on the following Scripture passages:
- Mark 1:41; `Moved with compassion, Jesus
reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” He said. “Be healed!” ‘
- Luke 7:13; `When the Lord saw her, His Heart
overflowed with compassion, and He said, “Don’t cry.”.’
Questions
for heart and mind:
10. Do I
feel a calling from God to participate in His healing work? How can I discern
His voice from my own desires?
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11. What
personal strengths, gifts, or experiences might God be asking me to offer in
His service?
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12. How can
I remain dependent on God rather than relying solely on my skills or knowledge?
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13. What
steps can I take to deepen my spiritual life in preparation for serving as a
healer?
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14. Am I
willing to embrace the challenges, sacrifices, and patience required in the
healing vocation?
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CLOSING PRAYER
“Lord,
help me to see Your healing in my life and in the lives of those I serve. Teach
me to walk in the Footsteps of Christ. Let me be moved with compassion to heal.
Guide my hands, my heart, and my words, so that I may participate in Your
healing mission with humility, love and faithfulness. Amen.”
Image courtesy of ChatGPT and CN Whittle "Called as healer"
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