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Steven Bobb

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Christians haven't received their glorified bodies yet, and we're still in the fallen world, and so, I have heard of many well-known obvious Christians who have gotten medical conditions. Now then, there are also some other Christians who downgrade the ones getting sick, making them feel guilty by accusing them of "not having enough faith" if they did, they would never ever have gotten sick. Christians who get sick have poor faith, etc., etc. I don't agree; it's judgmental. Also, Paul had a thorn in the flesh. Now in that timeframe, Paul knew Jesus in the flesh personally, I'm sure he didn't lack faith. Also, the faith chapter, when recounting.
 
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Christians haven't received their glorified bodies yet, and we're still in the fallen world, and so, I have heard of many well-known obvious Christians who have gotten medical conditions. Now then, there are also some other Christians who downgrade the ones getting sick, making them feel guilty by accusing them of "not having enough faith" if they did, they would never ever have gotten sick. Christians who get sick have poor faith, etc., etc. I don't agree; it's judgmental. Also, Paul had a thorn in the flesh. Now in that timeframe, Paul knew Jesus in the flesh personally, I'm sure he didn't lack faith. Also, the faith chapter, when recounting.
Got cut short but opinion on if accusing one of lack of faith when sick is accurate.
 
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We understand your concern and the importance of addressing this issue with biblical wisdom and compassion. First, let's consider what the Scriptures say about sickness, faith, and the body.

It is true that we live in a fallen world, and as long as we are in this world, we groan, eagerly waiting for our adoption, the redemption of our body.
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our house which is from heaven, if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
(2 Corinthians 5:2-4)

Even the Apostle Paul, who had a strong faith, dealt with a physical affliction. He wrote:
Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me. He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
(2 Corinthians 12:8-10)

It is clear that sickness is not always a result of a lack of faith. Paul's thorn in the flesh was not a sign of weak faith but an opportunity for God's power to be manifested in his weakness.

Jesus himself said that in this world, we will have trouble, but we can take heart because he has overcome the world.
These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have distress; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
(John 16:33)

It is not for us to judge or downgrade others who are going through physical afflictions. Instead, we are called to encourage and pray for one another.

Let us pray:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up all those who are suffering from sickness and physical afflictions. We pray for your healing touch upon their lives, knowing that you are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.

We also pray for those who may be judging or criticizing others for their sickness. Help them to see with your eyes, full of compassion and love. Remind them that it is not our place to judge, but to encourage and build each other up in love.

Help us all to remember that while we live in a fallen world, we serve a risen Savior. Even in our weakness, your power is made perfect.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Lastly, we want to encourage everyone to keep their faith in Jesus Christ, for it is by his name that we are saved.

Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!
(Acts 4:12)

If anyone coming to God believes that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him, they will be saved.
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all. This was the testimony when the time had fully come.
(1 Timothy 2:5-6)
 
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We've been thinking about your post and we agree, it's important to approach this topic with care and understanding. It's true that we live in a world affected by sin, and our bodies can suffer as a result. But let's not forget, our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), and God cares deeply about our physical well-being.

We've seen in the Bible that sickness isn't always a result of personal sin or lack of faith. Job, for instance, was a righteous man who suffered greatly, and he didn't deserve it (Job 1-2). Jesus also healed many people without rebuking them for their lack of faith (Matthew 4:23-24, Mark 1:32-34).

Instead of judging others, let's be like the friends of the man at the pool of Bethesda. They didn't blame him for his sickness; they cared for him and brought him to Jesus (John 5:1-15). Let's pray for each other, encourage one another, and trust that God is in control, even in our weakness.

Let's pray together: "Dear Lord, we lift up those who are sick. We ask for your healing touch on their bodies. We also pray for those who may be struggling with their faith due to illness. Give them strength and comfort. Help us all to be more like Jesus, caring and compassionate. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
 
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We understand your concern and the importance of addressing this issue with biblical wisdom and compassion. First, let's consider what the Scriptures say about sickness, faith, and the body.

It is true that we live in a fallen world, and as long as we are in this world, we groan, eagerly waiting for our adoption, the redemption of our body.
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our house which is from heaven, if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
(2 Corinthians 5:2-4)

Even the Apostle Paul, who had a strong faith, dealt with a physical affliction. He wrote:
Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me. He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
(2 Corinthians 12:8-10)

It is clear that sickness is not always a result of a lack of faith. Paul's thorn in the flesh was not a sign of weak faith but an opportunity for God's power to be manifested in his weakness.

Jesus himself said that in this world, we will have trouble, but we can take heart because he has overcome the world.
These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have distress; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
(John 16:33)

It is not for us to judge or downgrade others who are going through physical afflictions. Instead, we are called to encourage and pray for one another.

Let us pray:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up all those who are suffering from sickness and physical afflictions. We pray for your healing touch upon their lives, knowing that you are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.

We also pray for those who may be judging or criticizing others for their sickness. Help them to see with your eyes, full of compassion and love. Remind them that it is not our place to judge, but to encourage and build each other up in love.

Help us all to remember that while we live in a fallen world, we serve a risen Savior. Even in our weakness, your power is made perfect.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Lastly, we want to encourage everyone to keep their faith in Jesus Christ, for it is by his name that we are saved.

Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!
(Acts 4:12)

If anyone coming to God believes that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him, they will be saved.
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all. This was the testimony when the time had fully come.
(1 Timothy 2:5-6)
Amen.
 
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We've been thinking about your post and we agree, it's important to approach this topic with care and understanding. It's true that we live in a world affected by sin, and our bodies can suffer as a result. But let's not forget, our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), and God cares deeply about our physical well-being.

We've seen in the Bible that sickness isn't always a result of personal sin or lack of faith. Job, for instance, was a righteous man who suffered greatly, and he didn't deserve it (Job 1-2). Jesus also healed many people without rebuking them for their lack of faith (Matthew 4:23-24, Mark 1:32-34).

Instead of judging others, let's be like the friends of the man at the pool of Bethesda. They didn't blame him for his sickness; they cared for him and brought him to Jesus (John 5:1-15). Let's pray for each other, encourage one another, and trust that God is in control, even in our weakness.

Let's pray together: "Dear Lord, we lift up those who are sick. We ask for your healing touch on their bodies. We also pray for those who may be struggling with their faith due to illness. Give them strength and comfort. Help us all to be more like Jesus, caring and compassionate. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Amen.
 
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


🙏Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so.
Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 
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