My New Years Promise

How many of you consider yourself healthy? How many times in a year have you requested prayer for yourself or for a friend because of poor health or some chronic ailment that seems to continue to threaten one’s well being. All the great heroes of the Bible, Abraham, Hannah (the mother of the prophet Samuel), Peter, Paul and John the Beloved, were people of fervent faith and devotion. Down through the ages, one after another, they demonstrated the power and peace available through prayer and communion with the Creator of all. I can not stress the importance of an in depth study of God’s Word to fully understand what the Bible has to say about what foods that our Creator has provided for His creation to flourish on. Who knows better how to turn our suffering society around than our Maker? I believe that at the beginning of this new year of 2009, we must open our eyes and clearly look at what is taking place in our minds, bodies and souls!
People of faith have known the truth regarding the power of prayer and what foods were beneficial for man kind since time began. Now, even the secular worlds of psychology and medicine are finally catching on. Studies are popping up all the time promoting the power of prayer (or meditation). Hospitals across the land have bolstered their "prayer therapy" for the sick and recovering. Doctors and health specialists are teaching in universities and online websites about the healing benefits of natural organics in lieu of chemical medications. Many physicians are beginning to say that we must give the body the proper nutrients it needs to repair and rebuild itself. Amen! At this revelation in the medical world, I am sure that God is smiling in His all knowing way and shaking His head sadly at those who find it is a “hard pill to swallow.”! (Sorry, I just couldn't help but say that!)
One thing I have learned since 1998, when I had my first heart attack, is that actually some doctors and prayer actually work pretty well together! I've learned that biblical prayer incorporates more than words — it often includes the healing touch of caring people of faith, and the results are often nothing less than miraculous and are amazing even to the attending physicians. At the very least, they are comforting in times of need. So I say this prayer to our Father above, for myself and anyone who requests prayer on this site; to you, dear God, I willingly hand over all concern about my health. I trust that your healing energy will restore me to my natural health. Surrounded by your magnificent healing spirit, dear Lord, I accept healing and wellness in my body by the stripes that Jesus bore and I experience spiritual healing and wholeness throughout every part of my being.