Luke 4:38-39 -- On Prayer and the Power to Heal

"And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them."

Luke 4:38-39

I like the idea of being able to rebuke a fever, and of God having power to heal and make us whole in every way.  I think these are things that we still have access to through priesthood blessings--and although God's timing and will is often different from our own, I wonder if, sometimes... or perhaps often, the only thing holding us back from these blessings is that we don't ask.

Sometimes we don't ask because we just don't think of it, or maybe we don't have faith that we and God are on the same page about the outcome we desire.  I think in every case though, it is worth taking to the Lord initially in prayer and talking to him about it, and seeing how he directs us... those opportunities to feel his inspiration can help us to feel better about things either way.

Today, let's go to God about the things that we need healed in our lives, whether they are physical ailments or emotional, mental, or spiritual.  Let's ask him what he wants and seek his advice about what to do.  Miracles can happen... whether they are healing or being able to find comfort.  Let's give God the chance to help us by going to him and asking.