Don't be Afraid...Believe...Heal

Jesus said to (us), "Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed." Luke 8:50 NIV

Jesus...said,"Don't be upset. Just trust me, and everything will be all right." Luke 8:50 The Message

I don't think of myself as a person who is generally afraid of things, or easily upset. However, on closer examination, I am easily startled, I worry about things over which I have no control, and at times I can get down right anxious or panicky, even overwhelmed. I think God knew that would be one of our major downfalls, as he says "Don't be afraid" 365 times in the Bible. That's one message for every day of the year. But how can I not be afraid?

The next part of this Scripture says it all: just believe and trust in Jesus. No need to complicate things, although it's tempting for me to do that. I do believe, and I pray the centurion's prayer often: Jesus I believe; help me in my unbelief.

When I believe, and trust in Him, there is healing. Jesus says everything will be all right. So no matter what I am concerned about, or feel stuck in, or what area of my life is broken, he can heal it...he can make it all better. I simply have to believe and trust...that He can, that He will, and that He is in fact working on it now.

Jesus, I believe and I trust in You. First, I pray for all who need healing...remembering especially those who are struggling with life threatening illness and pain. I pray also for healing in my own life, heart and mind...I am not afraid, because I trust in You. Amen

Life Step: Pray to believe, and that He will help you in your unbelief. Ask Jesus to show you an area of your life that needs healing, and pray, believing that He will heal you. Pray for healing for those in your life that are struggling with life threatening illness and pain.