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On Healing Prayer

             It may appear that the body is sick, but in actuality there is a shadow over the archetype of a healthy body and sickness results. Therefore all true healing must begin in the mind.  Healing prayer is effective precisely because it begins in the mind, where healing must also begin.  Jesus said, “Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me,” at the beginning of a prayer. (John 11:41). 

             Can we be as certain of an answer to our prayers?  Yes, we can. All prayers are answered.
             Why then does it look as if some prayers are not answered?  This can happen under many circumstances. If you pray for what is not good for you, you will not receive it. You will receive instead what you really need, and Christ knows your true need.
             If fear or doubt is involved in your prayer, then your prayer request is distorted and you are not actually praying for what you think you are. That is why it is so important that fear and doubt are set aside, even if temporarily during healing prayer. You will still receive what is best for all involved in the prayer.
             God answers prayers only for eternity. When we pray for something in time that is not in our eternal interest, we will not receive our request in time, but we will receive God’s eternal gifts to us.
             There are many answers to prayer that we have received but not yet heard. As we engage in healing prayer, let us be open to receiving the eternal gifts that God offers us so that we can serve as effective channels to extend God’s healing love to those who most need it.

Peace,
John Hempstead

Matthew 10:29-31

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.  Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows

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