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God heals

1/4/2016

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Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Observation: A psalm of praise for the healing God offers.

Application: A long time ago, my favorite theologian, Douglas John Hall broke down the pronunciation of the word disease....saying dis - ease.  When he said it I had an epiphany, disease is not a diagnosis of some contagion but disease is about not being at ease.  I have recently felt the dis-ease in my life, seeking healing for that dis-ease.  Part of this is coming to a conclusion that God is at the center of healing my disease.  My friend Ernie likes to say; "you can't pour out what you don't have."  Seeking this healing in my life from the place of discomfort has made me realize and pay attention to the dis-ease I have been feeling.  It has caused me to be uncomfortable in a place of vulnerability I have not been before.  in that vulnerability, I have had a supreme sense of God's overwhelming grace and healing.

Yesterday in worship I witnessed this same vulnerability and willingness of others to enter into a place of dis-ease that people came forward for healing and anointing. It was yet another opportunity to God's grace, forgiveness and healing.

Prayer: Lord, we thank and praise you for your healing power.  Enter into the discomfort and dis-ease of our lives that we might know your healing mercies more and more.

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