Category Archives: Illness

Big Opportunities for the Saeed Abedini Case

On May 31st was a day of great opportunity. Jordan Sekulow and Naghmeh Abedini spoke at the United Nations. There they raised Pastor Saeed Abedini’s case before the United Nation’s Human Rights Council.

Naghmeh portrayed Iran’s persecution of Christians as having a worldwide impact. Together, they fought for the most basic of human rights. This right is to peaceful assembly in exercise of religious beliefs. They urged Iran to release Pastor Saeed Abedini.

As mentioned in earlier entries, Saeed Abedini is a 33 year old U.S citizen and father of two. He is being held in the infamous Evin Prison in Iran, his offense? His religious beliefs. Pastor Abedini suffers from internal bleeding from beatings he endured and the time he spent in solitary confinement.

On the same day that Naghmeh presented Saeed’s case to the UN something significant happened. The international effort, #SaveSaeed, reached another huge milestone. Signatures on the petition to free Pastor Saeed topped 600,000, with people from all over the world signing the petition for his freedom!

Following the hearing on May 31st, Naghmeh Abedini returned to the UN Human Rights Council to deliver a 2 minute speech on the importance of defending those who are persecuted for their faith. She urged them to also take more action on behalf of her husband.

These sessions were presented live over the internet.

save saeedIt is hard to imagine what Pastor Saeed’s wife and children must be experiencing. But to see Naghmeh fighting, not only for her husband but for the persecuted church, is absolutely inspiring.

Even in the midst of this great trial, Naghmeh fights to keep hope alive for Saeed. Within the prison Saeed is fighting and keeping hope alive among his fellow inmates. If the Abedini family can endure so much and still joyfully serve Christ, so can we!

Jesus Christ came to give hope to the hopeless. He understands that many people live in despair. He holds the key to finding lasting peace and joy. When we cry out to Jesus, He hears us and offers us a new life.

If you have lost hope, Jesus Christ can bring you out of despair. He will befriend you and guide you forward. It all begins with a conversation, a prayer. If you are ready to make a change from hopelessness to hope, pray this prayer: “Dear Jesus, I am sorry for all the things I have done wrong. I have been so discouraged. I lost hope. Now, I know You can bring me new life. I ask You to become the Lord and Savior of my life. Please renew my hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

Please remember to pray for Saeed's speedy release. His wife, Naghmeh, and their two children anxiously are awaiting his victorious return. They need our prayers too.

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Steve Jobs Beliefs Hindered Healing

The whole world mourned when Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, Inc. passed away last month.  Jobs reportedly died of pancreatic cancer after refusing traditional treatment for nine months after his initial diagnosis.  Apparently, he believed in using holistic health methods and herbal cures.

There is a significant debate relating to the best approach to cure sickness.  Some choose herbal cures like Steve Jobs. Others choose the advice of a “spiritual healer.”  Many people have spent their entire fortunes looking for physical healing.

The truth is that when someone is sick, all they want is to get well.  Perhaps that is why companies who focus on curing sickness have become such a powerful industry.  People who face sickness find that it becomes the controlling force in their lives. They just want to be healed.

Steve Jobs had more than enough money, but it wasn’t enough to bring healing.  Where does healing come from?  Certainly modern medicine has its place, but it can’t cure all illness.  For that, you need God.

Jesus Christ has been called the Great Physician.  If you are ill, you can go in faith to God and ask Him for divine healing. Jesus spent a great share of His ministry healing the sick. The Bible instructs churches to offer prayer for the sick.

If you are ill, you can ask God for help right now. It is as simple as praying a prayer like this: “Dear Jesus, I am sorry for the wrongs I have done. I need Your forgiveness and healing today.  Please come into my life and take away the sickness that has overwhelmed me. I desire to live for You in Jesus’ name. Amen!”

If you prayed that prayer, click the button below and someone will be in touch with you to guide you forward in your faith.

-Bill Hennessy

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Finding Physical Healing

One of life’s greatest challenges is facing illness. When you are sick, your number one priority is to get well again.  Nothing else matters. Unfortunately, healing illness is not always easy.

Many people look for alternative ways to cure sickness when medical science fails them. Holistic health businesses offering herbal cures are thriving.  People often hunt for a spiritual healer, who can somehow tap into the powers of the universe.  Often, instead of spiritual healing, they usually find that their sickness is untouched, their bank accounts are empty and their spiritual life is destroyed.

Is there someone who can heal the sick? Is there someone who can offer divine healing? Yes! Perhaps you have heard the phrase: “Jesus Heals.” Jesus is the Great Physician. He can offer you physical healing.  More than that, He can heal the soul. 

If you are ill, you can ask Christians to pray for healing.  Healing prayer does not depend on the person praying, but the One who answers prayer, God. Jesus offers more than just healing.  He promises the forgiveness we need for the wrongs we have done.  He offers you the chance for a new beginning. Your prayer for healing can also become your opportunity to begin life with God.

You want to be healed. You want a cure for sickness. Jesus spent his entire ministry offering hope and curing sickness.   His Word, the Bible, requires His church to pray for the sick.  You can go to Him with boldness. 

If you want Christ to heal you, ask Him.  You can begin like this: “Dear Jesus. I am sick. I need Your help to recover. Please heal me. I am sorry for the wrongs I have done. I need You to forgive me and give me a new start. I ask You to be Lord and Savior of my life. Lord Jesus, I know that faith and healing often go together, so please help me to believe that You have heard my prayer and will send healing my way. In Jesus’ name. Amen!”

-Bill Hennessy

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Curing Sickness

If you are sick today, you probably want to get well more than anything else in the world.  People spend their entire lives looking for a cure for sickness.   Sometimes, people known as “spiritual healers” take advantage of those who are ill, offering expensive herbal cures that really can’t work. Holistic health has its place, but it isn’t a cure-all.

Healing illness is not an easy thing to do.  Often, the things that cause our sicknesses adapt quickly and seem to stay one step ahead of the doctors. Still, we want to be healed. If you are ill, please take hope. Physical healing is possible! 

Christians believe that Jesus heals too!  The Bible calls Jesus “the Great Physician.” The Bible often associates faith and healing.  In the New Testament, we are commanded to pray for the sick.  Jesus told us that we were to pray with great expectation. If so, we would see the sick recover.

It is important to understand that God is just as concerned with spiritual healing as He is physical healing.  What good would it do to cure sickness and not heal the soul?  Healing prayer depends on a relationship with God.  Without that relationship, we lack the faith to believe for healing.  Knowing God increases faith and allows us to experience divine healing, not because we are faithful, but because God is faithful to us.

If you are sick, be bold. Pray for healing.  It might be difficult for man to cure sickness, but God can heal the body and heal the soul. 

-Bill Hennessy

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Faith That Heals Illness

Stories fill the headlines each day of people seeking physical healing who are deceived by some “spiritual healer.” Because they needed a cure for sickness, they sought help from those who promised but couldn’t bring healing. Does that mean that there is no effective prayer for healing or that there is no hope for curing sickness? No, Jesus heals!

Those who believe in herbal cures and holistic health techniques often exclude godly faith from their treatment.  They believe that man has no outside help. We must find our own means to cure sickness. Such people ignore the evidence that faith and healing go hand in hand.

The Bible teaches us that God is the great physician.  If encourages us to pray for healing.  Jesus spent a great deal of his time healing those who asked. He also sent out his disciples with a command that they pray for the sick.  It is no surprise that healing prayer often brings not only a physical but a spiritual healing.  It would be pointless to cure the body if you could not heal the soul as well.

If you are ill today, I encourage you to pray to Jesus for healing.  He knows your need and is ready to answer you.  If you do not know Jesus, the first step is to pray that God will forgive you for the wrongs you have done and accept you as His own.

 You might pray a prayer like this:

“Dear God, I am sorry for the wrongs I have done. I know that you offer me forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Please accept me as your child.  You also know that I am sick.  I have tried everything to get well, but I do not know how to overcome this.  Please heal me in the name of Jesus. I believe it is because Jesus suffered that I am able to be healed.  In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

If you prayed that prayer, do not be surprised when healing comes.  God loves you and is willing to give you the healing you need.

- Bill Hennessy

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Finding Ultimate Healing

 

Physical healing will always be a popular topic. That’s because, like it or not, illness has a way of touching each of us.  Knowing how to cure sickness isn’t easy.  Recently, I had three friends, all in good health, suddenly discover they had cancer. One has passed away. The other two are fighting for their lives.   

Some people run to holistic health stores for herbal cures, others visit a spiritual healer, but one day, illness will touch all of our lives. Is there hope?  Yes! Jesus heals! Sometimes the healing is physical, other times, He provides spiritual healing, but Jesus touches us at the point of our illness. Do you believe in healing prayer?

My brother has known for years that he has a life-threatening illness. He often visits a veteran’s hospital and strikes up friendships with many men and women who were terminally ill.  What he discovered is that those who know Jesus find peace whether or not they find physical healing.  This is such a powerful truth that my brother decided to trust Jesus himself.

Jesus came to earth and lived with mankind. He saw our illness and felt compassion. He went around the countryside curing sickness.  He still heals today.  If you need prayer for healing, the Bible tells you to call for the elders of the church and let them pray.  If you do not have a church, you can click on the prayer request button at JourneyAnswers.com.  Someone who believes in divine healing will pray for you. 

Healing illness is not the only miracle that God performs.  He offers us an even greater miracle than healing a mortal body. He offers us salvation through Jesus, the same one who healed all those who came to him for healing.  Ask Him today for new life. 

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Facing Illness

There is nothing in this world that can devastate our lives quite like an illness. Everyone I have talked had to deal with illness in their lives at some point.

Friends of mine have twin boys that were born prematurely. One son had seizures all the time. They spent time, money, and energy looking for a cure for his sickness.  Amazingly the healing that has occurred is a combination of Spiritual healing, holistic health methods, and doctor treatments.

Every time I look at their little boy, I realize what a miracle happened. It reminds me how faithful God is to provide healing.  Even though I know that God does not provide healing the same way to every person, I will always remember that He is the great Healer.

When we turn to God as the source of our healing we can know with certainty that He will provide.  Healing comes in many different forms. For my friends, it came in many different forms and as of yet is not complete.  Even now I believe for continued healing for their son as there is still pressure building on his brain.

Each week his parents post an update on Facebook. Every week, they highlight yet another accomplishment that Luke made. Now at two and half years old, he is making great progress.  He is able to walk and that is something they never were sure he would be able to do. God our healer is amazing.

- Rachel Joubert

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Healing the Body and the Soul

 

If you or a loved one is sick, you’ve probably taken quite an interest in holistic health. Healing illness might be your top priority, but don’t overlook a deeper issue. It might just be that you need a spiritual healer as much as a physical solution to your problem.
 
Spiritual healing was always a part of Jesus’ ministry. When people came to him, they often left with both a physical healing and a spiritual healing. The wrongs we have done didn’t necessarily cause our suffering but they might make our healing more difficult. When Jesus heals, he not only cures sickness, He heals our spiritual issues as well.
 
Christians believe in healing prayer. We often include prayer for healing in our church services. We believe in divine healing as well as physical healing. Jesus not only healed in Bible days, He heals today!
There is hope! You can believe Jesus for physical healing, but be prepared for Him to offer you spiritual healing as well. He gives us not only what we ask for, but also what we need.
 
What if your healing doesn’t come? Remember that our physical bodies are only going to live for a short time, but our souls live on forever. The suffering you face now is temporary, but His forgiveness lasts for an eternity.
 
So, if you need physical healing, ask God for it. If you need spiritual healing because life’s battles have taken their toll on you, ask Him to restore your soul too!
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