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1 | Strength when we are weak? | Rom 8:28 | lionheart | 173298 | ||
Good day to all, I have recently been presented an opportunity in which to minister. There are a number of us in my fellowship who have or are presently dealing with Chronic health issues be they physical,mental, or emotional. This is an area that's easy to overlook. Consequentially there are many that wind up falling through the cracks. People then end up feeling like they are somethings less than who they are and what God has called them to be. We so many times think that if we didnt have any of these things in our lives we would be doing much better,not exactly the truth. Paul was accutely aware of that. First and foremost I want to minister to and address this issue from a christian and biblical perspective. Any information or resources all of you may have will be much appreciated. This is one area that gets overlooked frequently and more than I even care to admit. Godbless all, lionheart |
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2 | Strength when we are weak? | Rom 8:28 | Jagfire | 173299 | ||
I think the key is remembering that God's ways are higher than our ways according to Isaiah 55:9. When we are suffering with a sickness/disease/etc we usually focus on our suffering and not on what good God might bring. Romans 8:28 says that God can bring about good from any situation. Many people look back on times of sickness as times when they grew closer to God and learned to trust Him more.. or even when they leanred to truly value life. This doesn't mean sickness is always from God in a world tainted by sin. Sicknesses, diseases, and death will always be with us. We are fallen beings, with physical bodies prone to disease and illness. Some sickness is simply a result of the natural course of things in this world. God is still in control. God sometimes allows sin and/or Satan to cause physical suffering. Even when sickness is not directly from God, He will still use it according to His perfect will. When people are suffering, it is our responsibility to minister to them, care for them, pray for them, and comfort them. When a person is suffering, it's not always smart to emphasize that God will bring good out of the suffering. Yes, that's true. However, it's not always the best time to share that truth. Suffering people need our love and encouragement, not necessarily Biblical theology. |
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3 | Strength when we are weak? | Rom 8:28 | lionheart | 173301 | ||
Jagfire, Well said and I must agree with you ultimately. Forgive me for not being clearer. I am in agreement with your stated points. But it goes much further. There are many in the kingdom who deal with chronic health issues.Most you would never know to look at them you would never know unless they were to tell you. And even when they do we dont always hear. Many in this situation want to serve,but for one reason or another the opportunities pass them by time after time. I'm one of those folks but by Gods Grace and compassion along with numerous miracles and my brothers and sisters in Christ I've been able to serve and grow in the faith I would have otherwise been unable to do. God has worked Romans 8:28 in my life bigger than I can even begin to tell. Paul new this and his life evidenced it. I believe what was reality for Paul in his day is reality for us in our day as well. What I'm looking to do with much guidence from God and those he puts in my life is how to help make this real for others. Not only will it strengthen the body but it will help us to reach out to others who ordinarily would not be reached at all. Again any council,advice or resources that I could be directed to will be much appreciated. In Christ, lionheart |
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