Jehovah Rapha

For the past two weekends I have been B U S Y. Looking for some rest. However, life never takes a break.

About two days ago, as I was looking forward to the weekend, looking forward for  some rest, looking forward for a chance to just relax, and thinking about not getting  out of the bed before 12:00 noon; my faith was tested.  I received some disturbing information about my mother. As the oldest of three, my immediate posture is to be the one that is strong and to be the one that shows emotion only when necessary. And to be honest, I was okay until I spoke to my husband about the situation and I immediately sobbed.  My emotional breakdown gave way to a faith statement, "I know God can do anything but fail."

Later on that evening, my brother, a medical doctor explained to my mother, my husband,  and me about what the doctor had found. I noticed how his professional mannerisms of explaining what was happening give way to a son that was attentive, sensitive, and caring. He reminded me of a father trying to explain something very important to a child; especially, when she began to ask questions that went against his technical explanation of what was going on. But, my mother's response to this situation has been the most powerful.

My mother's response to this situation has been one of an authoritative stance .  She stated, "I ain't claiming nothing this doctor is talking about." As I heard these words come out of her mouth, I was thinking "I know that's right mama." Her words of faith and actions towards healing immediately caught hold with my spirit and I entered into agreement with her that our God is a healer (Jehovah-Rapha). For with His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5).

I ask today that you stand with me today and believe God for my mother's healing.