Healing Defined
I guess if I choose a title, I should be prepared to truly expound upon it, but I'm not, at least right now. But, last night, at Bible study, a definition of healing was given, and I want to share that much:
The Hebrew word for "healed" as is used in Joshua 5:8: "to live, exist, enjoy life, to live anew, be well;...to...refresh, rebuild." (Beth Moore, session 8 in Believing God.)
I love that! I love that "enjoying life" is evidence of healing; I think it gives permission to feel healed at this point in time, without having to worry that tomorrow may bring something new from which I am not yet healed from. I also love that it implies that healing may go beyond what my body may or may not be doing, but rather, points to what my spirit and soul is open to receive. From that perspective, I feel healed on more than one level, because not only is my body cancer free, but I DO feel more open to receiving the gifts around me, in their many shapes and forms. Thanks, Lord, for healing!
One area I am trying to tackle now...to rebuild, and in that way complete some healing...is that of finances. As I have stated before, cancer is expensive! We've made it, and save for a little nodule removal and some carpel tunnel issues (sigh...it seems a bit defeating, I admit), I feel I am healthy enough to start addressing the ways I can contribute to rebuilding some of our cash flow.
It's a challenge...I still want to stay home with the girls, meaning...major flexibility is needed. I have been asking people to pray about it with me, and I guess that is why I post it. One lady prayed that God's creativity would provide...and another lady prayed that God would allow my creativiy and His provision to be in sync. Both of those prayers were so helpful to me! I think God can do it, and I want to ask BIG...like my friend did for me...that the answer would be something in tune with both God and myself.
So...I will keep you posted. I am watching, and have a few things I am looking at....and I am expecting something, at the right time, to show up...or at least a sense of peace if it doesn't!
The Hebrew word for "healed" as is used in Joshua 5:8: "to live, exist, enjoy life, to live anew, be well;...to...refresh, rebuild." (Beth Moore, session 8 in Believing God.)
I love that! I love that "enjoying life" is evidence of healing; I think it gives permission to feel healed at this point in time, without having to worry that tomorrow may bring something new from which I am not yet healed from. I also love that it implies that healing may go beyond what my body may or may not be doing, but rather, points to what my spirit and soul is open to receive. From that perspective, I feel healed on more than one level, because not only is my body cancer free, but I DO feel more open to receiving the gifts around me, in their many shapes and forms. Thanks, Lord, for healing!
One area I am trying to tackle now...to rebuild, and in that way complete some healing...is that of finances. As I have stated before, cancer is expensive! We've made it, and save for a little nodule removal and some carpel tunnel issues (sigh...it seems a bit defeating, I admit), I feel I am healthy enough to start addressing the ways I can contribute to rebuilding some of our cash flow.
It's a challenge...I still want to stay home with the girls, meaning...major flexibility is needed. I have been asking people to pray about it with me, and I guess that is why I post it. One lady prayed that God's creativity would provide...and another lady prayed that God would allow my creativiy and His provision to be in sync. Both of those prayers were so helpful to me! I think God can do it, and I want to ask BIG...like my friend did for me...that the answer would be something in tune with both God and myself.
So...I will keep you posted. I am watching, and have a few things I am looking at....and I am expecting something, at the right time, to show up...or at least a sense of peace if it doesn't!
posted by Beverly @ 2:22 PM
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