Comments on: What if it Doesn’t Work? http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:33:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: author http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/#comment-51 author Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:17:12 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-51 Hi there, I'm very sorry to hear about the untimely death of the woman at your church. It must be a blow to her family and the church family and I express my condolences. I'm glad you recognize that untimely death is not God's fault, it is always the fault of the enemy of our souls. The devil is the cause of untimely death, directly or indirectly. God is always present to protect, heal, encourage, and comfort. I don't know why the corporate prayer did not result in her resuscitation and healing, I don't know the specifics of this situation. I could take out the book of "good practices" -the stuff I write about here- and ask if each one checks out e.g., about what congregation believes, what the church teaches, and what the woman's story was. However, that is unnecessary here. She has gone on to be with the Lord, which is better by far. We mourn with those who mourn and pray for her family's comfort and heart healing. I pray that we redouble our vigilance, our intercession and our fervor and faith in praying for the sick. I am sorry for the loss of the bereaved. Hi there, I’m very sorry to hear about the untimely death of the woman at your church. It must be a blow to her family and the church family and I express my condolences.

I’m glad you recognize that untimely death is not God’s fault, it is always the fault of the enemy of our souls. The devil is the cause of untimely death, directly or indirectly. God is always present to protect, heal, encourage, and comfort.

I don’t know why the corporate prayer did not result in her resuscitation and healing, I don’t know the specifics of this situation. I could take out the book of “good practices” -the stuff I write about here- and ask if each one checks out e.g., about what congregation believes, what the church teaches, and what the woman’s story was.

However, that is unnecessary here. She has gone on to be with the Lord, which is better by far. We mourn with those who mourn and pray for her family’s comfort and heart healing. I pray that we redouble our vigilance, our intercession and our fervor and faith in praying for the sick.

I am sorry for the loss of the bereaved.

]]> By: S**** http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/#comment-50 S**** Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:09:03 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-50 A lady died at my old church this morning in front of all the little kids who were doing a childrens program. she was around 40. she just collapsed and died. the entire conragation was praying obviously and she didnt make it. Can someone tell me why prayer didnt work there, please dont say it was Gods will because then its always Gods will and prayer would not ever be needed...Thanks A lady died at my old church this morning in front of all the little kids who were doing a childrens program. she was around 40. she just collapsed and died. the entire conragation was praying obviously and she didnt make it. Can someone tell me why prayer didnt work there, please dont say it was Gods will because then its always Gods will and prayer would not ever be needed…Thanks

]]> By: author http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/#comment-49 author Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:06:51 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-49 Hi Don Thanks for the encouraging words. In healing ministry for many years, I have gotten used to people blaming God for tragedy, with nary a reference to the enemy who actually did it. Many of us have experienced tragedy and loss, but the wise Christian knows that God is not their author. Also, yes, something always happens when believing prayer is offered. The major problem for those who minister healing is not faith - it is persistence and perseverance. We must have these to see things through, as you note. Many Blessings... Hi Don

Thanks for the encouraging words. In healing ministry for many years, I have gotten used to people blaming God for tragedy, with nary a reference to the enemy who actually did it. Many of us have experienced tragedy and loss, but the wise Christian knows that God is not their author.

Also, yes, something always happens when believing prayer is offered. The major problem for those who minister healing is not faith – it is persistence and perseverance. We must have these to see things through, as you note.

Many Blessings…

]]> By: Don Egan http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/#comment-48 Don Egan Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:23:29 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-48 Just found your blog. Enjoyed what I've read so far. On this question, I always believe that 'something' has to happen because the bible says, 'Nothing' is impossible with God. So if we involve God something has to happen! ;-) Re: Keith's comment above, lost my son when he was 3 years old but it wasn't God that did it (John 10:10) I don't believe he wants you (or me) "to suffer the loss in its totality." God can heal the broken hearted. keep praying and it will come. Just found your blog. Enjoyed what I’ve read so far.

On this question, I always believe that ‘something’ has to happen because the bible says, ‘Nothing’ is impossible with God. So if we involve God something has to happen! ;-)

Re: Keith’s comment above, lost my son when he was 3 years old but it wasn’t God that did it (John 10:10) I don’t believe he wants you (or me) “to suffer the loss in its totality.”

God can heal the broken hearted. keep praying and it will come.

]]> By: author http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/#comment-47 author Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:44:46 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-47 Dear Keith Allow me to extend my deepest condolences. No words are sufficient here, other than to say that I pray the Holy Spirit grant you and those who knew and loved her the strength and comfort to bear her loss. I'm praying for you. Blessings. Dear Keith

Allow me to extend my deepest condolences. No words are sufficient here, other than to say that I pray the Holy Spirit grant you and those who knew and loved her the strength and comfort to bear her loss. I’m praying for you. Blessings.

]]> By: Keith http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/#comment-46 Keith Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:23:11 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-46 My Baby's gone. She was declared legally brain dead last Friday, April 3rd, and that evening they pulled the respirator from her and her breathing stopped. Her heart stopped maybe 10 or 15 mins later. I have some reasons to believe she went to the right place, that she was right with God, but that's only so much consolation when so much of my life was associated with her and tied to her one way or the other. A piece of me has been ripped out. I beg God every day for a vision of her in Heaven, but of course that ain't happening. I need closure, and talking to her for a few brief moments I believe would do that. But God for some reason wants all of us who loved her -- and there are many -- to suffer the loss in its totality. My Baby’s gone. She was declared legally brain dead last Friday, April 3rd, and that evening they pulled the respirator from her and her breathing stopped. Her heart stopped maybe 10 or 15 mins later.

I have some reasons to believe she went to the right place, that she was right with God, but that’s only so much consolation when so much of my life was associated with her and tied to her one way or the other. A piece of me has been ripped out.

I beg God every day for a vision of her in Heaven, but of course that ain’t happening. I need closure, and talking to her for a few brief moments I believe would do that. But God for some reason wants all of us who loved her — and there are many — to suffer the loss in its totality.

]]> By: Keith http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/#comment-45 Keith Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:59:16 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-45 She left us this past Friday night, the 3rd. It's over now. She left us this past Friday night, the 3rd. It’s over now.

]]> By: Zee http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/#comment-44 Zee Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:31:54 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-44 Dear Keith, This must be a difficult time. Please keep your hope up. There is a list of Healing Scriptures on this site. May I suggest meditating on them, reading them out loud to yourself and your wife as often as you can. I've always found this a tremendous source of encouragement. Nothing like reminding ourselves of Gods' will/promises. God bless you both. Remember - Psalm 107:20 "He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered from their destructions." God bless. Dear Keith,
This must be a difficult time. Please keep your hope up. There is a list of Healing Scriptures on this site. May I suggest meditating on them, reading them out loud to yourself and your wife as often as you can. I’ve always found this a tremendous source of encouragement. Nothing like reminding ourselves of Gods’ will/promises. God bless you both. Remember – Psalm 107:20 “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered from their destructions.” God bless.

]]> By: Keith http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/#comment-43 Keith Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:31:17 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-43 Well, I have been both encouraged and discouraged over the past two days. a) I had a spiritual-warrior friend of a friend tell me that when she prayed over her this past week, she felt God talking to her. (When I asked her what He was saying to her, she said "some things ain't our business". b) That brain swelling has not reduced. They have *some* hope if it reduces within 7 days. It's almost that now and there has been no reduction in it. Hence, even this less pessimistic doctor I spoke with this morning seemed to be a little less than encouraging. Well, I have been both encouraged and discouraged over the past two days. a) I had a spiritual-warrior friend of a friend tell me that when she prayed over her this past week, she felt God talking to her. (When I asked her what He was saying to her, she said “some things ain’t our business”. b) That brain swelling has not reduced. They have *some* hope if it reduces within 7 days. It’s almost that now and there has been no reduction in it. Hence, even this less pessimistic doctor I spoke with this morning seemed to be a little less than encouraging.

]]> By: author http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/#comment-42 author Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:11:28 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-42 Hi Keith I praise God for this. I will continue to lift her up in prayer. Blessings and please keep me informed.... Hi Keith

I praise God for this. I will continue to lift her up in prayer. Blessings and please keep me informed….

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