#6 | Healing in Jesus - Pt. 2 “Through the Storm Jesus is There” | I Will Not Settle - Series
Last time I shared on healing. I want to continue because there are many of us going through storms where healing is needed and is being believed for. Some of us are experiencing quite different of a storm, one where we need His miracle also. For me it’s about healing right now, and has been a big part of my walk with Jesus.
My last 3 weeks have been extremely challenging. They aren’t the usual type of storms that I normally encounter. More physical pain for me and a lack of eyesight has me more isolated and alone.
As His daughter and a single person, I have had to learn how to live by myself in all circumstances.
He has revealed how to do this through His Word and by His Grace. There have always been hard times, with the victorious times as well, for me. This time has been totally unpredictable and without notice. Looking sometimes through my tears and struggling at times with my thoughts. I have been totally without answers… but that’s where faith came once again in for me…..
As I am writing this in the middle of my “storm”, I also know in my heart that He is the answer, and that I can expect miracles! They have presented themselves in my life over the years in various ways. Jesus has always had a plan. So this being a different circumstance for me now, does not change the fact He still does miracles.
Over the years Jesus, my healer, has healed me of Lupus, arthritis in my shoulder, IBS, small intestinal disease, my hearing was restored in both ears, my back has been healed, just to name a few. Praise God!! And of course the big “one”, cancer and the blood clot. Notice I did not, nor will I take ownership of any of them. They have never, nor will any ever, “be mine”!! I never called them mine no matter what the infirmity was. We never should own anything the devil forms against us. It leaves the door open for him to continue to do what he wants. Not on my watch!!!!! And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how many other ways He kept me from death before I knew Jesus as my Lord. Have you ever reflected on those times yourself? For those who have not always been born again like me? He spared me death from a car accident, drinking poison water, almost drowning 2 times, and of course many other sinful behaviors I don’t need to go into now. I’m so thankful when I look back at all the ways He did miracles, and they will forever be in my spirit as a reminder of His goodness in my life. I build an altar of thanksgiving before Him and praise Him daily because He is worthy of all honor and glory.
Now I’m believing for more miracles to come - not just for me but for many others as well. I believe God will provide many supernatural healings like those I just listed for myself. I am believing that for others as well. The way He chooses to heal us maybe totally different than we expect. His perfect plan will come into play for those of us who believe and will do it His way. I’m in that place right now. I would have preferred supernatural healing, but Jesus has chosen a different plan for my journey this time. But I will continue to believe with thanksgiving, the healing needs I have will all be met in His time, His way and for His glory!!
As I wrote earlier it’s a time of faith and complete surrender to do all of the journey His way. So as I write this please know my sight is temporarily dim, but I’m determined to complete this assignment He has for me. It’s with this blog I can encourage you with my testimonies I shared with you and those that are yet to come. My vision will be restored and I will have healthy eyes too.
I had a surprise recently where my dentist did not extract my infected tooth, which I was expecting, but did a root canal (ouch), which was another answer to prayer.
Then the cat scan today for my sinuses revealed healthy sinuses - not sick!! These three major issues were ones God chose a plan for. I have to admit, I was hoping for the supernatural but I rejoice in these processes as well. Actually brought me to tears in amazement and awe once again of Him as Healer!! But times where He does it this way, does require us to partner with Him, and to do our part (going to the doctor of His choice, learning how to take the medicines He approves, being faithful to an exercise He may have us do in physical therapy, and of course being responsible to take care of ourselves by eating healthy foods, and getting enough good sleep daily. But first and foremost - spending time with our Lord in prayer and praise and worship. Which is where we hear about His plan and how to step into it in faith.
Faith is us not having the answers or figuring out our own plans. It’s stepping into His plan by trusting and depending totally on Him without knowing.
Our testimonies will and do sustain and enlarge our faith in Him and His ways. He is our answer for everything. This morning I had to ask Him - what can I make for breakfast (as I’m on soft foods as a result of my root canal). He gave me His plan and it worked. We need to go to Him for all answers - big, small and in between. He has our best in mind every hour of every day!
We can rise above our storms as the eagles do when they encounter a storm. Their vast wings catch the wind in a storm. They let the wind carry them above the storm clouds into a peaceful creation, as the storm still brews below them. Unlike the other birds that hide from the storms, the eagles with their massive wing span, move toward the storm and black clouds, to get to a higher more peaceful place.The very wind that wants to hurt us in our storm, actually can propel us to a greater level in God if we will allow it. The very thing that was formed to hurt us will send us to new heights in Him if we surrender to Him, even in our pain and anguish. We can go through these storms (mine seem to be the need to be healed) knowing we will rise to a new level in our God if we persevere. He sets the standard for us, His children, in our storms. We can have victory, but it might cost us something in the interim. Something great can be our next standard in Jesus!! I believe for me this is where I am called to fulfill my purpose and to walk into my destiny. I’m at the crossroads of decision on doing that too. When it gets hard we all too often want to throw in the towel. So what ? We let the enemy win??? Not on my watch! So with dim eyesight and a sore mouth, and a full medical schedule ahead of me, I make the choice to believe and trust in Him. “We overcome by the word of our testimony and the blood of the Lamb”.
So I hope this encourages all of us to believe that in the middle of the storm, we can “raise a hallelujah” for what we are believing for.
Thanks for reading and believing God for all you hope and trust in Him for - even in the middle of the storm.
Looking forward to hearing more testimonies of His greatness, as we all believe together as a Body of Christ for the fullness and beauty of the Cross✝️✝️.
Until next time remember Jesus is in the storms with us and ready to help as we call on Him.
Blessings ?
Lucy Barretta
The On God Blog
My last 3 weeks have been extremely challenging. They aren’t the usual type of storms that I normally encounter. More physical pain for me and a lack of eyesight has me more isolated and alone.
As His daughter and a single person, I have had to learn how to live by myself in all circumstances.
He has revealed how to do this through His Word and by His Grace. There have always been hard times, with the victorious times as well, for me. This time has been totally unpredictable and without notice. Looking sometimes through my tears and struggling at times with my thoughts. I have been totally without answers… but that’s where faith came once again in for me…..
As I am writing this in the middle of my “storm”, I also know in my heart that He is the answer, and that I can expect miracles! They have presented themselves in my life over the years in various ways. Jesus has always had a plan. So this being a different circumstance for me now, does not change the fact He still does miracles.
Over the years Jesus, my healer, has healed me of Lupus, arthritis in my shoulder, IBS, small intestinal disease, my hearing was restored in both ears, my back has been healed, just to name a few. Praise God!! And of course the big “one”, cancer and the blood clot. Notice I did not, nor will I take ownership of any of them. They have never, nor will any ever, “be mine”!! I never called them mine no matter what the infirmity was. We never should own anything the devil forms against us. It leaves the door open for him to continue to do what he wants. Not on my watch!!!!! And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how many other ways He kept me from death before I knew Jesus as my Lord. Have you ever reflected on those times yourself? For those who have not always been born again like me? He spared me death from a car accident, drinking poison water, almost drowning 2 times, and of course many other sinful behaviors I don’t need to go into now. I’m so thankful when I look back at all the ways He did miracles, and they will forever be in my spirit as a reminder of His goodness in my life. I build an altar of thanksgiving before Him and praise Him daily because He is worthy of all honor and glory.
Now I’m believing for more miracles to come - not just for me but for many others as well. I believe God will provide many supernatural healings like those I just listed for myself. I am believing that for others as well. The way He chooses to heal us maybe totally different than we expect. His perfect plan will come into play for those of us who believe and will do it His way. I’m in that place right now. I would have preferred supernatural healing, but Jesus has chosen a different plan for my journey this time. But I will continue to believe with thanksgiving, the healing needs I have will all be met in His time, His way and for His glory!!
As I wrote earlier it’s a time of faith and complete surrender to do all of the journey His way. So as I write this please know my sight is temporarily dim, but I’m determined to complete this assignment He has for me. It’s with this blog I can encourage you with my testimonies I shared with you and those that are yet to come. My vision will be restored and I will have healthy eyes too.
I had a surprise recently where my dentist did not extract my infected tooth, which I was expecting, but did a root canal (ouch), which was another answer to prayer.
Then the cat scan today for my sinuses revealed healthy sinuses - not sick!! These three major issues were ones God chose a plan for. I have to admit, I was hoping for the supernatural but I rejoice in these processes as well. Actually brought me to tears in amazement and awe once again of Him as Healer!! But times where He does it this way, does require us to partner with Him, and to do our part (going to the doctor of His choice, learning how to take the medicines He approves, being faithful to an exercise He may have us do in physical therapy, and of course being responsible to take care of ourselves by eating healthy foods, and getting enough good sleep daily. But first and foremost - spending time with our Lord in prayer and praise and worship. Which is where we hear about His plan and how to step into it in faith.
Faith is us not having the answers or figuring out our own plans. It’s stepping into His plan by trusting and depending totally on Him without knowing.
Our testimonies will and do sustain and enlarge our faith in Him and His ways. He is our answer for everything. This morning I had to ask Him - what can I make for breakfast (as I’m on soft foods as a result of my root canal). He gave me His plan and it worked. We need to go to Him for all answers - big, small and in between. He has our best in mind every hour of every day!
We can rise above our storms as the eagles do when they encounter a storm. Their vast wings catch the wind in a storm. They let the wind carry them above the storm clouds into a peaceful creation, as the storm still brews below them. Unlike the other birds that hide from the storms, the eagles with their massive wing span, move toward the storm and black clouds, to get to a higher more peaceful place.The very wind that wants to hurt us in our storm, actually can propel us to a greater level in God if we will allow it. The very thing that was formed to hurt us will send us to new heights in Him if we surrender to Him, even in our pain and anguish. We can go through these storms (mine seem to be the need to be healed) knowing we will rise to a new level in our God if we persevere. He sets the standard for us, His children, in our storms. We can have victory, but it might cost us something in the interim. Something great can be our next standard in Jesus!! I believe for me this is where I am called to fulfill my purpose and to walk into my destiny. I’m at the crossroads of decision on doing that too. When it gets hard we all too often want to throw in the towel. So what ? We let the enemy win??? Not on my watch! So with dim eyesight and a sore mouth, and a full medical schedule ahead of me, I make the choice to believe and trust in Him. “We overcome by the word of our testimony and the blood of the Lamb”.
So I hope this encourages all of us to believe that in the middle of the storm, we can “raise a hallelujah” for what we are believing for.
Thanks for reading and believing God for all you hope and trust in Him for - even in the middle of the storm.
Looking forward to hearing more testimonies of His greatness, as we all believe together as a Body of Christ for the fullness and beauty of the Cross✝️✝️.
Until next time remember Jesus is in the storms with us and ready to help as we call on Him.
Blessings ?
Lucy Barretta
The On God Blog
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