Comments on: What if it Doesn’t Work? http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:46:40 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: author http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/2009/03/07/what-if-it-doesn%e2%80%99t-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4981 author Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:17:12 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-4981 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-page-1/#comment-4860 S**** Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:09:03 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-4860 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-page-1/#comment-4289 author Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:06:51 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-4289 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-page-1/#comment-4219 Don Egan Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:23:29 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-4219 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-page-1/#comment-1176 author Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:44:46 +0000 http://www.christianhealingtoday.com/?p=585#comment-1176 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.

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