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FEAR BLOCKS HEALING Poem Devotional

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Don’t be afraid. Just have faith, and she will be healed. – Luke 8:50 (NLT)
FEAR BLOCKS HEALING
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you ask the Lord to cure an illness
Do you surrender to him completely?
Do not be afraid or it will block healing
Fear means wavering and questioning.
Faith without hesitating is more than enough
It can bring about miracles without a doubt
Do not be afraid, just believe in Christ
He will reward anyone who has much faith.
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In Luke 8, we witness the healing powers that the woman who was bleeding for twelve years received just by touching the fringe of Jesus’ robe. It shows how desperately she wanted to be healed from the many years of suffering. Another man named Jairus came to ask the Lord if he can heal the daughter who was dying and Jesus’ reply was “Don’t be afraid, just have faith.” We will know in the end of the chapter who the daughter died already but Jesus assured him that she was just asleep. Some people who were outside the house was laughing at Jesus because they all know she was dead already. So, this is another miracle like Lazarus who was commanded to get up from the dead.
How many times have we prayed but didn’t totally believe and receive what is already given to us? We doubt and take control and it doesn’t help.
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PRAYER
Lord, give me faith that never falters.
REFLECTION
How can fear block healing?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

FEARS AND BATTLES Poem Devotional

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July 3
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We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside. But God who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us.
– 2 Corinthians 7:5-6(NLT)
FEARS AND BATTLES
A poem and essay by ILMA
What things bring you anxiety?
Is it a fear of failure or cruelty?
We face conflicts from every direction
Are we ready to face all these temptations?
The Lord wants us to live out of fear
He created us out of love, that is for real!
God encourages those who are dejected
Don’t worry if you are oppressed or rejected.
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Have you ever felt that there were days in your life were fears and battles were constantly present? You worry about your children or spouse, you are consumed by all kinds of responsibilities and debts, you are scared failure or being rejected. These are just some of the examples of fears and battles that we can encounter on a frequent basis if not regular. The bible tells us “Do not fear” 365 times. Wonder why God repeated it that much? Maybe he wants us to remember not to be afraid daily for a year which totals 365 days. Isn’t that awesome? He knows our fears even before we recognize it. He cannot give us a conflict free life, but he is there to encourage those who fear and are facing daily battles and challenges in their lives. Run to God.
PRAYER
Lord, thanks so much for being there for me in my weakest moments.
REFLECTION
What fears or battles have overwhelmed you lately?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com