After years of enduring neck and back pain, my precious son, a formidable businessman, golfer, marathon runner, husband and father, acquiesced to having cervical neck and spine surgery on Wednesday. He put the surgery off as long as he could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though I have confidence in God\u2019s healing virtues AND the incredible abilities of brilliant surgeons and their teams, I\u2019ll admit this mama had to have a little, rather big talk with Jesus like I did when he was a very sick baby many years ago. Club feet, a hiatal hernia, and tonsils that had to be removed. An 18-year-old mother, ME, knew one thing \u2013 our Great Physician was on call the entire time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we went to pray with him the night before the surgery, I was boldly confident in this modern-day miracle that would take place the next day. I was working at the election polls when Shawntel called with the good news after a 2-1\/2 hours surgery. \u201cThe doctor walked out with a big smile and shared that it all went well.\u201d Thanks be to God! With so much gratitude in our hearts, the surgery that went through his throat area was a complete success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That same, awesome, and loving Father showed up as our Great Physician again. Above all, I am ever grateful that I know my Great Physician is on call 24\/7. Oh yes, this mama remembers calling on His name, \u201cJesus, Jesus\u201d many times as I held my babies and others in my life, including my own self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time and again, our Great Physician showed up for us. If anyone tries to convince me otherwise, they\u2019re too late. That \u201chealing\u201d bus left the building a long time ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s the thing. I don\u2019t just call upon my Great Physician when I need healing. He and I have a \u201cthing\u201d going on. We personally know each other, and I cultivate that friendship \u2013 that companionship — that Father\/daughter relationship. I personally know Him. He is my best and most loyal, dependable Lord and Savior. He has bedside manners that assure me of His faithfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m not suggesting that we do away with medicine, but I am suggesting that our first \u201cgo-to\u201d in times of illness or stress or any other challenge we face\u2026.is calling on our Great Physician, our on-call Savior. I just happen to be His \u201cassistant\u201d today and handing over to you some \u201cprescriptions\u201d He gave us from His Word. You\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 “Worship the LORD your God, and His blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you\u2026” Exodus 23:25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 “Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering\u2026..and by His wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:4-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 “I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,\u2019 declares the LORD.” Jeremiah 30:17<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 “My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one\u2019s whole body.” Proverbs 4:20-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I call on our Great Physician and He answers my call — morning, noon, and night. His reputation is impeccable AND He is always in town, never on vacation and He shows up when we need Him most. May I refer you to Him today?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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