Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged.  Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.  Forgive, and you will be forgiven.  Give, and it will be given to you...For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." -Jesus Christ, Luke 6:37 


It's so easy to do, but often times we find ourselves comparing and contrasting Elijah's growth and development to his older brother's.  I even do it on occasion between similar bands that I enjoy.  Lastly, I admittedly compare myself to others to see where I measure up.  


Jesus' words from the Gospel of Luke warn us against judging and evaluating others, as it's simply not our role.  We are destined for misery if we are always comparing ourselves with other people, too.  


The broken world that we live in almost turns everything into a competition of sorts.  "We may fight, but our marriage is better than..."  "Our child beat their child out for a starting spot on the team.." And so on, and so on.


We must be careful of where we seek affirmation, especially making evaluations of other people.  Our loving Father sees each one of us a unique creation; fearfully and wonderfully made.  Be open and receptive to the only affirmation that matters; our Creator and awesome God!

Heaven

There is more than enough room in my Father’s home.  If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?  John 14:2

If you are at all like me, you like to have the details of your travel planned before you arrive at your destination.  Just recently, I went to Florida on a business trip and boarded a plan without a hotel reservation for my two day trip.  My first stop was in Arcadia, FL and I wasn’t too worried about the local Holiday Inn Express not having a vacancy.  It was the next night in Tampa that I had not planned for and I must admit I felt slightly anxious about heading to Tampa without having the comfort of knowing where I was going to stay for the night.

Too many people live their lives out the way I recently travelled, with no idea of where they are going at the end of their life journey.  Not only is there a heaven, but Jesus is busy making preparations for our arrival.  Heaven is not some destination paradise where we will spend a quick vacation; it is actually an eternal dwelling place where we will live in joyful fellowship with our heavenly Father and heavenly family.  

Since we know Jesus Christ has gone before us to prepare a place for us to stay, we can be confident that our ‘room’ is ready and waiting!

Do You Want To Know A Secret?

The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 29:29


As a parent, there are certainly a few "secrets" that we do not always share with the children. Christmas time comes to mind. What bout the occasions we have had to smuggle medicine into the kids food or drinks so that would feel better? The more I think about it, there are many things that we will probably never fully understand about God...secrets, if you will.




When we fully trust God's lead in our lives, we need to allow Him to direct our every steps, each and every day. If you are like me, you kind of like to know how things will work out, but with our Loving Father, not knowing the future and trusting Him the same are what's important in our walks of faith.


Whenever we find ourselves anxious about the future, or worrying, we must repent and return to God. There are many things we will never know or even begin to understand, but we must put our trust into the One who does know exactly what the future holds for us.

Let My Love Open The Door

Anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.  Matthew 18:4

Some days in my mind, I wish that I could just be a young child again; full of life, humility, innocence, and love.  What has happened to me?  As a married adult and father of two, I feel like I have more responsibilities than I could possibly begin to name here.  However, being a father has taught me a valuable lesson-the less I strive to bring honor to myself, the more God honors and blesses me.

Humility opens the door for God to work in your life because you are willing to seek His help and give Him the glory and honor.

Pride is true weakness, for it relies on your selfish and bloated ego.  True strength is in humility, for its effects reach deep into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Trust and Obey

"If you ask anything in my name, I will do it.  If you love me, you will obey my commandments.  Then I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever-the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, because it does not see Him or know Him.  But you know Him, because He resides with you and will be in you."  -Jesus Christ, John 14:14-24

As much as I profess to love Jesus Christ, I honestly feel like I don’t give Him my ‘all’ at times.  I could write a million daily devotionals about loving God and my outwardly projected image may seem good to others, but only God knows the true motives of my heart. 

We can go to church every time the doors are open, serve in ministry, go on mission trips, feed the homeless, teach Sunday school, and say all the right ‘Christian-sounding’ words, but the truth is that unless we are obediently following God's will for our lives, we are only following Him half-heartedly.

If we truly love God, we must stay grounded in His Word and obey His commands.  That last statement may sound harsh, but it's true.  Even if you are only reading one verse a day, make the time to meditate on His Word and stay faithful Him in love and allow Him to take His righteous place in your life.

The Boy With The Thorn In His Side

Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24

Just like any married couple, Alicia and I have recently been at odds with each other this week.  Looking at all that we have going on in our lives at the present time is certainly contributing to our stress, not to forget the daily pressures of raising two children-both under the age of five.  The timing of this couldn’t have been any better with Ash Wednesday and now the time for introspect with Lent.   We have both been seeking God daily, even though many of the answers are not always clear, but we are both waiting patiently for God's direction in our marriage, with our children, at work, etc.

As we continue to dig deeper, I know that we will eventually come to the point of hearing God answer our questions and prayers with a "Yes, this is what is you need to do" or "No, you need to avoid doing this."

The only way we can achieve this kind of dependence on God's guidance is by staying in constant communication with Him through prayer and remaining grounded in His Word.

He wants what is good for us, but we truly have no way of knowing unless we move closer to Him to discern what His will for our life is.

What You Need

Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me under the shadow of Your wings.  Psalm 17:8

Have you ever received some unexpected money from a relative?  What about a generous tax return?  Or a bonus from your employer?  All of these are wonderful, but sometimes we forget that despite God using various people and resources to provide for us, that HE is the source.

When we remember our one truce source, it helps us to remain dependent on Him.  If you are at all like me, I sometimes confuse the actual gift with the giver.  It’s easy for us to focus our attention on the provision rather than our provider.  Unfortunately, when that happens, our loyalty and trust seem to shift as well.  When our loyalty and trust change, we begin seeking people and things rather than God.

We cannot forget that God is the source of everything we need; our spouses, children, family, friends, careers, and jobs are only means that God uses to meet the needs of our lives.    

Too Fast For Love

'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' There is no other commandment greater than these."  Mark 12:31

You may or may not be too familiar with much of God’s Word, but I believe it is safe to say that most every adult has heard God’s greatest commandment at least once over the course of their lifetime.  In fact, when we talk about loving our neighbors, it’s so ingrained in our minds that the term almost becomes second nature.  The thing about it is that I don’t think many of us understand what this actually means. 

Loving your neighbor is not just loving your ‘good’ or ‘close’ neighbor, but actually loving the neighbor that may drive you crazy or loving the neighbor you try to avoid at all costs.  We are so focused on caring for ourselves before others that most people never actually get around to do it.  To truly understand loving our neighbors, we must look at Jesus who loved people “not only because He genuinely cared for them, but also because He brought glory and honor to His Father in Heaven.”

Loving people sounds so simple, but in reality, it is sometimes very hard to do.  It is obviously important to God as this second commandment follows the first commandment: “LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, MIND, SOUL, AND STRENGTH.” If you think about these two commands for a moment, both hang the law and the prophets. 

Although it may be difficult to love another person as we love ourselves, we can all do a better job of learning how to ‘live in love.’  The best part about it is that you don’t have to be a Bible scholar or theology major to know much about loving other people.  Just think about how different the world we live in today would be if more people actually obeyed God’s command to love others as themselves…As a Believer and follower of Christ, loving others is not just important or the right thing to do-it’s our reason for being and our purpose here on this earth!!

Fair

If you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done.  For God has no favorites.  Colossians 3:25

In light of some recent events involving friends/neighbors, lawyers, and money, I thought it would be wise to seek God’s Word regarding seeking justice….   

A familiar saying is that “two wrongs don’t make a right, ” so we really ought to be less quick to ask God for justice as our efforts to seek justice may cause God to punish us for our wrongdoings as well. 

The same holds true for begging God for fairness, because He may take away what we have to make things ‘fair’ for all.

Instead of following the our legal rules for justice with God, we should instead beg for mercy so we can be saved from the judgment we all rightfully deserve. 

Simply put, it’s all because of Jesus Christ that God’s justice allows Him to grant mercy to those whose hearts sincerely love Him.

Thanks be to God for His mercy, kindness, and forgiveness!

Give Peace A Chance

To be spiritually minded is life and peace.  Romans 8:6

A common misconception of Believers is that we are isolated from what's going on in the world around us.  For instance, I was recently talking to a good friend and was trying to lift their spirits with words of encouragement.  No matter what I said, there was always another excuse and much of the conversation was dominated by the typical "woe is me" talk.  Sadly, my friend wouldn't listen to  anything I said as it pertained to my faith.

The truth is that followers of Christ experience disappointment and hurt just like everyone else.  We also face temptations on a regular basis. The biggest difference is that when our peace is disrupted with havoc and chaos, we don't stay down for long.

Believers are filled with the Spirit, so we are able to refocus our attention on the bigger picture and acknowledge the truth that our peace comes from God.

You're My Best Friend

We have known and believed the love that God has for us.  1 John 4: 16

When Elliott gets angry with me, he often storms off and says "You're not my best friend anymore, daddy."  Understanding the mind of a 4.5 year old is often difficult, but he normally comes back shortly after one of his temper tantrums and tells me that I am his best friend again.  Regardless, those words do kind of hurt!

In the end, it's love that creates in us a feeling of self-worth.  More importantly, it's God's unending, unconditional, and forgiving love that proves we are worthy.  If God created us, redeemed us with blood of Christ, and calls us His children, we are surely of great importance to Him.

The answer to feelings of unworthiness is love-the always and forever kind that only God gives each of us.  A love that is not based on what a person does or how they act, but one that is given to a beloved child of the Father forever!

Unchained

In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall.  2 Samuel 22:30

Every day presents a new set of challenges…this week was certainly no exception.  Without divulging any specific details, Alicia and I found ourselves in a very difficult situation that we both sought God’s direction with. Not all challenges are bad.  In fact, I enjoy challenges at work as they continually help me and my production team to improve and perform better.  Challenges at home can be difficult, especially when dealing with children, but again they help gain wisdom and insight as a parent.  

Regardless of our marital status, children, or careers,  we will always face tough situations, difficult people, or subtle temptations.  Challenges keep us from getting too comfortable or too accepting of the status quo, forcing us into uncharted waters.  Without God’s lead, this would be frightening, but with God it can also be a glorious adventure. 

No matter what challenge you may be facing, make sure God is at your side!

Quiet

"Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling." Zechariah 2:13


Revisiting the old Star Wars movies with my son has certainly been a treat for me, a long-time fan since childhood.  One of the most important scenes in the original trilogy comes from Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, when Luke Skywalker is receiving Jedi training from Yoda.  Not to dig too deep here, but the road to becoming a Jedi was not as glamorous as it may have seemed to the young apprentice.  In fact, much of Luke's training required his complete concentration as well as being still and listening for instruction from Yoda, the oldest and wisest Jedi.


Our daily walk with God is very similar the long and rigorous Jedi training.  We all have an impatient nature, wanting God to be active in our lives every single day.  Please don't misunderstand me, as God is ALWAYS present and active in our lives.  Sometimes, he requires us to be still, patient, and wait for him to answer our prayers.  


It's in the quietness and silence that we often experience God's presence in our lives the most.  God assures us that in our weakness, his strength and power are shown the most.  


Allow yourself some quiet time with the Lord each and every day! 

Dirty Work

How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world. Psalm 31: 19-20 

A good friend recently asked me to join his men’s USTA Tennis team.  As much as I enjoy playing competitive tennis and would have loved to have been a part of a USTA team in Knoxville, I had to decline due to my schedule being so full.  The more I think about it, I am always ‘busy’, but busy doing what?  If you were raised like I was, I was always taught that if you want something, you can achieve or earn it through hard work.  While this may hold true in our professional careers, this could not be further away from how God intends us to live out our Christian faith.

Take for instance the above passage from Psalms…”how great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you?”  There is not one singular mention of all that we as Believers need to do to earn more of God’s goodness.  The passage simply continues with “You lavish it(goodness) on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.”

I may be way off here, but I honestly believe that God wants us to love and focus our hearts and minds on Him.  Regardless, we continue to fill our schedules with all kinds of activities, meetings, appointments and items with the hopes of being more successful and getting our slice of the pie.  Keep in mind that all good things and blessings flow from our loving Father and there is nothing we can possibly do or work harder to achieve any more or any less from Him.  He loves us all the same, no matter where we are in our walk of faith.

Thanks be to God!!!

The Whole Love

Love is patient and kind.  Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or wide.  It does not demand its own way.  It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.  It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.  Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.  1 Corinthians 13: 4-7

The above passage is one of the most recognized verses of Scripture in the Holy Bible.  It is one of the most commonly read Scriptures at weddings and is also the most descriptive verses about what love really is. 

While enjoying a Valentine’s dinner with my lovely wife, we had a wonderful conversation with our waiter who had recently moved to Knoxville to plant a new church.  One of the missions of this new church is to reach the un-churched and people who may have had a bad experience in church or with religion in general.  The more I think about it, that’s what all churches should be focused on…simply loving people into a relationship with Jesus Christ.  So, what exactly is love?

God is love.  Love simply would not exist if it were not for His love for us, first. This is proven by the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. He took on the burden of all of mankind's sins on the cross, died, was buried, and then rose again from the grave.

Let’s give God all of the glory and praise, for loving us first, even when we didn’t deserve it and let's extend that love to a world that desperately needs it!

The Greatest Love of All

"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.  "You are My friends if you do what I command you.” John 15:12-14

Being married and becoming a father has taught me to love in intense and protective ways that I never knew I was even capable of.  Each day that I spend with my wife and children makes me understand and appreciate more the loving relationship my parents have always given me. 

Sadly, there are many people who do not feel the same way about their respective families and seek the same kind of intense love and care in their relationships.  What far too many don’t realize is that God loves them far deeper and greater than the most loving and caring human parent possible can.  The evidence lies in what God did for us by his mercy and grace-sending his only Son to die on the cross for us, while we were/are certainly not deserving of it.

Today is Valentine’s day and if even if you are down with the blues today, just ponder for a moment how incredible it is that the Creator of all of the universe loves you and me in such an unimaginable and amazing way! 

It’s through our gratitude and praise of God’s grace and love that love flows through us and into all our other relationships...  

True Faith

You are the light of the world.  A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Matthew 5:14

With unmatched popularity of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, it’s easy to create a false image of yourself for the world to see.   As a believer, people often want to know that you genuinely are ‘authentic’ in your walk of faith.  Many people have had either a ‘bad’ church experience  in their lives or a loved one that imposed their religious beliefs on them and want to know that your relationship with Christ Jesus is ‘real.’

I am sure that you can name someone who always seems to light up a room with their presence.  In much the same way, we as believers should let the light and truth of Jesus ‘shine’ through us in all that we say and do.  

The next time you go into work, or you are with your family, friends, or neighbors, be salt and light so that people know your relationship with Jesus is indeed the ‘real thing.’

Listen Up

"Hear, O my people, and I will warn you-if you will listen to me, O Israel!" (Psalm 81:8)

A few years ago, I attended a Dale Carnegie class to improve my public speaking skills. One of the most valuable lessons I learned from the class was that ‘the best speaker is a good listener.’  It makes sense if you think about it for a moment. People are not as interested in what you have to say as they are in having someone listen to what they have to say.

This concept holds true in the way we communicate with God. Anyone can rattle off their laundry list of prayer requests, tack on an ‘Amen’, and feel like they have communicated with God. I am guilty of this at times, myself, and feel that I often do not take the time to read His Word and patiently wait for His response or guidance.

Have you ever randomly opened the Bible and found a verse that was applicable to what you were going through at that very moment? It was not by chance, I assure you.  God often speaks His truths directly into our lives through the pages of the Living Word.

Before we get to far into this new year, take the time to read Scripture more and diligently seek His voice. There are too many blessings that we miss out on because of our failure to listen. 

Trouble

He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble.  Psalm 91:15

This past week was pretty hectic in the Fisher household…I travelled out of town for a couple of days with work and both boys contracted the ‘virus of the week’ at daycare, not to mention working late at night a few evenings to play catch up, the past few chaotic days have left us worn out.  Such is life…

Sometimes when life is hectic or you are experiencing troubles, it may not seem like it, but rest assured that God is in control.  He is still omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, and he always will be.

When facing difficulties, we shouldn’t question “Why did God let this happen to me?”  The godly response and one of complete trust is “Father, what do you want me to learn in response to this?”

Thanks be to God!

Slow Down

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you...many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.  Psalm 32:8;10


Alicia subtly reminded me that Valentine's day was quickly approaching and it made me think, "where has all of the time gone?"  It feels like it was just yesterday that we were loading the family in the car to travel for Christmas and now Valentine's day is next Tuesday???


Something that we can easily forget to do when we become so 'busy' with the demands of each day is to forget to spend time with our loving Father.  It's a shame, and I am certainly guilty as charged, but just like any good relationship, we must give God time every day if we ever want to deepen our walk of faith.


Ponder this for a moment...God is omnipotent, right?  So, if we are to slow down and spend adequate time with Him, wouldn't He have the ability to slow time down for us?  I believe that He can and will help us to accomplish more in less time if we are willing to engage in something that He loves so much-just spending time with the Creator of the Universe.


Look at your daily schedule and make time for God-He is more important than the meaningless things that seem to occupy the majority of our time every day! 

I Will Comfort You

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.  Your rod and staff protect me and comfort me.  Psalm 23:4


Our sons have an uncanny knack of bringing home whatever virus or illness is going through the daycare and this week was no exception.  Just yesterday, our youngest son, Elijah, was sent home with a fever.  When the boys aren't feeling well, sometimes the only comfort we can offer them is to simply pick them up and hold them in our arms.  


Our walk with God works much in the same way.  When we seek our Father daily, by communicating with Him through our prayers and remaining obedient to His Word, He watches out for us, cares for us, and offers us His direction.


If we stay close to Him, like a child in his/her parent's arms, He will comfort us and protect us.  When we look for him each and every day, we begin to realize that He is always right beside us!

The Long and Winding Road

This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.  Ephesians 4:13

Our youngest son, Elijah, had his 18 month wellness visit earlier this week.  I am proud to say that he is right on target with all of the suggest growth standards, vocabulary, word count, understanding and acknowledgement, etc.  What if a believer’s perfection was measured with a chart?  How would we measure up?

First of all, a believer’s perfection is not a flawless imitation of God but rather a process of maturing into a purer and more godly person.  Growing in godliness means becoming more like God, even when we fall way short of his perfect standards.

However, the process of reflecting more and more of God’s nature will be completed when we reach heaven, and then indeed we will be considered ‘perfect.’

Victory Dance

O Lord, I have so many enemies,; so many are against me...But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high...victory comes from you, O Lord.  Psalm 3:1, 3,8


There are times that life can seem overwhelming; just trying to balance out being a husband and father while working hard to provide for my family is stressful enough, not to mention trying to maintain good relationships with my family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.  When I feel like I cannot keep going, I often retreat to the Word to find the needed peace and hope to carry on....


God encourages us by letting us know that we should never be afraid because he we will act like a shield around us.  When you are afraid, it is easy to find courage in realizing just how powerful and mighty God is.  When you understand how great he is, the odds don't seem so impossible.


There is no enemy, trial or circumstance bigger than our heavenly Father.  He is all powerful and greater than any force against us!

No Compassion

The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.  Psalm 103:13


In an effort to share the message we heard at Cokesbury's West campus with readers of this Blog, Jason Gattis shared a powerful message about acting out our faith in our everyday lives.  Too many believers praise God at church on Sundays and then act as if God doesn't exist by the way they live out their lives.  


God shows his compassion to each of us be caring for us, providing for us, blessing us, and last but certainly not least, loving each of us.  When we become 'doers' of the Word, we fear and obey God and he forgives our sins, which restores our relationship with him.  


When we obey God, it brings us to place of closer intimacy in our relationship with him which in turn allows us to extend mercy, grace, tenderness, and compassion to others! 

The Lizards

For those who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness, will rise with healing in his wings.  And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves led out to pasture.  Malachi 4:2

I have always been fascinated with reptiles that can regenerate their tails if damaged.  These species have a mechanism for breaking off their original tail when in danger or grasped by an enemy. 

Much like the lizard’s tail, He who created our bodies, minds, and souls can certainly repair and restore them too.  

A relationship with God is a powerful source of healing because it connects us with our Creator.  In fact, God loves us so much that he allowed his Son to suffer and die in our place.

He promises us that in eternity, we will all be fully healed.

I Am Free

Through Christ you have come to trust in God.  And you have placed your faith and hope in God because He raised Christ from the dead and gave Him great glory.  1 Peter 1:21

Being fans of everything  producer JJ Abrams does,  Alicia and I have enjoyed his new television series called Alcatraz.  Going on a limb here, I can’t imagine the overwhelming hope and freedom a prisoner from Alcatraz must feel when they suddenly find themselves transported through time, outside the walls of the prison.  (I cannot divulge much more information as it may be a spoiler to anyone interested in watching the program...) 

Our salvation is much the same as a prisoner on death row suddenly pardoned or set free.  We were all once spiritual prisoners facing eternal death because of our sin, but God gave us all the ultimate hope by forgiving our sins so that we can spend our eternal lives in heaven with Him. 

When life seems to be impossible, God provides us with eternal hope.  Without hope, we would give up.  Hope only requires that we trust in the One who is able to give it to us…

See Me, Feel Me

Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.  Psalm 34:10

The Bible is filled with passages about seeking God, but what does that really entail?  I believe that it means to place our relationship with God above everything else in our lives.  It sounds easy, but let’s face it, life sometimes gets in the way with our relationships, especially with our Loving Father.

I have been working on deepening my relationship with God as of late.  I am trying to seek Him more and put a priority on my relationship, and in just a short amount of time, my life has already been enriched in ways that I cannot begin to explain.  Like any married man with children trying to balance work and family, this can prove to be quite difficult. 

Regardless of what’s going on in our lives, if we are diligent in pursuing a daily relationship with the Lord, by obeying Him, following Him, and loving Him, we are putting Him first in our lives. 

Glad

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad.  Proverbs 12:25

If you have ever struggled with anxiety, you know all about the worry, uneasiness, and feeling of heaviness that comes with it.  It is almost like a feeling of fear with no rhyme or reason.

Let’s face it, there are some pretty serious things going on in the world right now and we certainly need to be aware of them, but at the same time, we also need to learn how to lighten up, relax, and take things as they come without getting all nervous and upset.

God never intended for us to live such worrisome and stressful lives…if it were so, then Jesus’ death on the cross would not provide us with peace of mind and hope during this lifetime.

The next time you feel tempted to become anxious or upset, take a moment to think about all of the good things God has done in your life and find something to be happy about…you will be glad you did!

Picking Up The Pieces

He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.  Psalm 147:3

At such an early age, our children are accident prone and tend to have the usual scrapes and bruises from playing hard.  There are not too many minor injuries that cannot be healed by a Band-Aid, but just thinking about the way we as parents tend to our children’s wounds is much the same way that God tends to ours as well.

God actually tends to our physical wounds and pains as well as the emotions blows to our souls.  There is no sickness, injury, or pain that the Great Physician cannot heal. 

When God performs His healing in our lives, we find joy and others will rejoice in our healing.

Thanks be to God!!