We’ve created an acrostic to help us remember some key points to turn this time of study into a time of spiritual growth and personal healing.
Digging deeper into these books will reveal truths that will change the way you view healing, and most important draw you closer to our Heavenly Father. May God bless you as you commit your time and heart to study His word.
Read Mark 8: 11 – 21
Forgetting God’s Past Provisions
Summary/Thoughts:
Have you ever gotten in the car and realized once on your way that you had forgotten something? Not a good feeling. Today’s account is not an actual healing, but it certainly has a principle to remember when you are on your healing journey. The principle is to never forget God’s past provisions on your behalf.
Here’s a little backstory into this account. Jesus and his disciples had just fed 4000+ men, women and children with just seven loaves of bread. Don’t get this confused with the story of the feeding of the 5000 with five loaves of bread and two fish. That was an account before this one. This was the second time Jesus had performed a miracle and fed such a huge crowd.
Now, Jesus and the disciples are sailing in a boat and the disciples had forgotten to bring bread with them for the trip. They only had one loaf in the boat. Instead of remembering God’s provision from the very recent past, they completely forgot about the miracle they had just seen and experienced first hand. Talk about miracle amnesia. Jesus himself had to remind them of the past two miracles concerning bread and all the leftovers they gathered.
Just like us, the disciples have seen God do amazing things in their lives, but can easily forget these past provisions and get caught up in the current circumstances. You may not have seen a huge miracle as they did, but how often do we run to God, fearful He won’t come through with our problem. The reality is He’s right there with us, waiting for us to put our trust in Him.
Questions:
Activity: Take the time to recall and write down times when God came through for you. Jot down a word that will remind you of that memory or victory and place it somewhere where you’ll see it daily as a reminder of His faithfulness.
Read Mark 8: 22-26
Second time’s a charm
Summary/Thoughts:
We find Jesus visiting the village of Bethsaida in this account. Some people brought a blind man to him and they begged Jesus to touch the man. Instead of healing the man right there on the spot, Jesus took him by the hand and, likened to the account of the deaf man in Mark 7:31-36, Jesus led him away from the crowds.
Once outside the village, Jesus spit on the man’s eyes, and put his hands on him. Jesus asked him what he saw and the man replied, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” So this tells us it wasn’t an immediate, all at once healing. Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes and then his eyes were opened and he saw clearly.
This second time his sight was completely restored — no longer did he have vision blurry, but 20/20. Isn’t it interesting how the healing took place in stages. Do you think Jesus could have healed the man all at once? Once the man was healed completely, Jesus instructed him to not go into the village. Wonder why?
Questions:
Read Mark 9: 14-29
If you can
Summary/Thoughts:
Put yourself in the shoes of the father in this story. For years, he saw his son tormented by an evil spirit that caused the boy to have convulsions, suicidal tendencies and be mute. The boy could not even verbalize the agony he was going through. This desperate father sought the help of the disciples to rid his son of this demon, yet the disciples could not drive out the spirit. Then, Jesus came on the scene.
The man explained his son’s dire situation and how he had already reached out to the disciples for help, but to no avail. Then he said something many of us have found ourselves saying, “But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” Look at Jesus’ response, “If you can?” Wow! Can you imagine Jesus saying that to you? Jesus followed up that question by saying, “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Everything. Belief is key to the possible.
The man was honest with Jesus and said, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Do you find yourself in his shoes? Jesus, if you can heal my cancer…Jesus if you can heal my son… Jesus, if you can heal my marriage. If you can… fill in the blank.
Jesus commanded the spirit to come out of the man’s son. Do you think his prayer asking for help with his unbelief was answered? We can all learn from the compassion of Jesus to work with us and heal us despite our own unbelief.
Questions:
Read Mark 10: 46-52
Throwing His Cloak Aside
Summary/Thoughts:
Blind begger Bartimaeus sat day in and day out by his cloak on the roadside of Jericho begging for food or money. This was his life. Bartimaeus heard Jesus was walking by and instead of quietly begging, he yelled loudly for Jesus. He didn’t care that others were trying to shush him. Because of his loud calling, Jesus said, “Call him.” Reminds me of the saying: The squeaky wheel gets oiled. Good ol’ Bart threw his cloak aside, the item that most likely identified him as a begger, and scrambled onto his feet to move toward the voice of Jesus.
Imagine Jesus asking you, “What do you want me to do for you?” Isn’t that the million dollar question we’d all love Jesus to ask us? Bartimaeus answered in a very straight-forward manner, “I want to see.” And Jesus’ response was, “Go. Your faith has healed you.” Suddenly, he could see. The man, Jesus, had given him exactly what he asked for and more, including freedom from a life of relying on others. His desire after — to follow Jesus.
Questions:
Read Mark 15: 21 – 16: 8; Psalm 22
Jesus is resurrected
Summary/Thoughts:
One can’t read the resurrection story without first seeing how Jesus suffered on the cross for the sins of all humanity – you, me, everyone. This innocent man took on the sins of the world so that you and I could be forgiven of our sins and reconciled with God. His blood poured out for you and me bridges that gap to God that sin caused. Take a moment to really experience the who, what, why, when and how of the crucifixion before you get to the resurrection part. It’s a moment in time that literally changed history and has eternal consequences. Don’t miss a detail!
Scripture tells us that during the crucifixion, there comes a time of great darkness over the land and Jesus cries out: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus was quoting Psalm 22, a prophecy of his crucifixion, describing His experience and asserting the victory of God over death. He knew this was the fulfillment of God’s plan. At that very moment, Jesus was experiencing the horror of separation from His heavenly father because His father could not look on sin, the sin that Jesus was bearing on our behalf. When we place our faith and trust in Him, we can know that He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. ” Psalm 103:12 We will never be separated or forsaken by God.
After his death, Jesus’ body was quickly taken and put in a garden tomb as the Sabbath was approaching and they could not leave a dead body outside. Due to the haste of taking his body down, it wasn’t properly prepared, so that’s why on Resurrection Day, the two Marys, and Salome were headed to visit the tomb to prepare Jesus body with spices. They came to the tomb in obedience to do what was right, wondering about the obstacles that they may face. Did you catch in the account what the women were worried about? They asked each other: “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” Scripture tells us, the obstacle was never a barrier for God.
Place yourself in the sandals of the women as they arrived to an empty tomb. The stone had been rolled away. As they entered, an angel sitting there, told them “He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter.”
The angel pointed out “and Peter”. Do you think God knew Peter needed extra encouragement that even in spite of his mistakes of denying Jesus during his arrest, he was still one of them! Do you think we sometimes need a reminder of who we are in Christ, in spite of what we think? Remember, Peter had just betrayed Jesus three times before he was crucified. What a beautiful promise that: Nothing in all creation can ever separate us from the love of God revealed to us in Christ. (Romans 8:39) The women came to the tomb preparing for death, but ran out of the tomb to share a message with the world: He is alive!
Questions:
Pray this simple prayer out loud and in your heart:
“Dear Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe you died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead. I trust you as my Lord and Savior. Please help me to daily surrender to your will. In Jesus name, Amen.” Once you have prayed this prayer, please tell someone. If you would like to reach out to us at HealingStrong, we will pray with you and celebrate your new life in Christ. You can email us at: prayerrequest@healingstrong.org.
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We believe in you being in the drivers seat of your own journey and knowing as much as you can about your cancer or illness, so you can take appropriate action toward healing.
This is why we`re so excited to be partnering with RGCC North America, that we want you to get to know them a bit more.
PLUS, you can come hear from Executive Brand Ambassador of RGCC North America, Dr. Lauren Cohen, speak on testing, tracking and the RGCC test specifically during our FREE 10 day EVENT called Healing Journey Jumpstart.
This FREE online event starts Tuesday, September 10 and goes to Friday, September 20th.
If you want to learn more about testing, tracking and the RGCC test plus learn from other experts during these 10 days, come join us for free!
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HealingStrong groups never encourage doing all the things all at once. We encourage what is obtainable and simple for you with where you are in your health journey.
Taking action is the most important step to healing. So don’t compare yourself to your expectations, but focus on taking action, and one action step at a time.
To learn more and check out our free resources, head to:
HealingStrong.org
As an IFM Certified Practitioner of The Institute for Functional Medicine’s Certification Program (IFMCP), Jennifer Bouchard is uniquely trained in the Functional Medicine model to identify and treat the root causes of chronic disease, while empowering clients with the necessary tools to be an active participant in the healing process.
We are so pleased to announce and share our partnership with @hyperionfunctionalmedicine because we know there are so many who desire the individualized attention during their healing journey that can be found at Hyperion.
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We have a nama juicer giveaway going on and here`s what you need to do:
🍏Share an I Am HealingStrong podcast post from our social media account to your stories (tag our account in the story, so we can see it or take a screenshot if you have a private account)
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THAT`S IT!!!
We are celebrating the I Am HealingStrong podcast closing in on 100 episodes and want to have a fun giveaway as we get closer and closer to 100!
Help us spread hope by sharing any podcast post from our social media accounts, to YOUR stories and go follow @juiceladycherie to earn an entry in the giveaway. Each podcast post that is stored earns you 1 entry!
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NEW episode coming out tomorrow...
to hear the FULL interview and story about how a parents cancer diagnosis led them to explore alternatives, then helped them each when they both got diagnosed.
It`s an episode you don`t want to to miss!
Listen at:
healingstrong.org/podcast
DON`T FORGET about our nama juicer giveaway!!!
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Chapter 19, Job shares deep and painful truths about his situation, yet he STILL was able to say with confidence that he KNOWS his `Redeemer lives`...
One little line says so much!
Praise Him in the valleys. Praise Him in the morning. Praise Him all the time.
Be encouraged today through people like Job who despite their circumstances, still give Him honor and praise.
And if you`d like to see what we offer to help you refresh your spirit in His word, go to...
www.healingstrong.org/refresh
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What a great thing to make at home this weekend...
Owner of Barlow Herbal, Jane Barlow Christensen, is a master herbalist known for her work with herbal remedies and natural healing, and loves helping others find ways to be healthy at home.
Jane has a passion for teaching people about the benefits of medicinal herbs and how they can be integrated into daily life for health and wellness. Her knowledge and expertise come from both her personal experiences and her family legacy in the world of herbal medicine.
AND GUESS WHAT!!!
You can learn from Jane on a LIVE call!!!
Jane will speak on `Enhancing Your Medicine Cabinet through Herbology and Foraging` during an upcoming FREE 10 day EVENT called Healing Journey Jumpstart hosted by HealingStrong.
We are so excited to invite you to learn more about this VERY practical and daily tool toward getting and staying healthy.
𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒:
-Tuesday, September 10 to Friday, September 20th (Sunday, Sept 15 OFF)
-Two times a day of each session
-12pm EST & 7:30pm EST (90min sessions)
-𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦 & 𝟕:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐄𝐒𝐓
If you want to learn more about nature`s healing power in this FREE online event, come join us!
⭐Comment “Herbs” and we’ll send you the registration link directly to you for your convenience...
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We have a new episode out...
listen to Katherine share about her experience doing conventional treatment, eating the grape diet, consuming wheat grass and eating raw. It`s a lovely interview you won`t want to miss.
Head to healingstrong.org/podcast
AND DON`T FORGET ABOUT OUR...
🍏JUICER GIVEAWAY!!!
*Winner must be in the continental U.S.
We are doing a giveaway as we close in on 100 episodes of the I Am HealingStrong podcast and our friend and partner @juiceladycherie has generously donated a @namawell juicer to be our GIVEAWAY PRIZE, that will go to one blessed winner randomly drawn once we hit our 100th episode.
👀Have you been eyeballing a nama juicer for a while now??? If not, you`ll want to. It`s amazing!!! If you have, you definitely want to make sure and enter.
📌Enter the giveaway by doing these TWO simple steps for 1 entry:
✅ Follow @juiceladycherie on Instagram for recipes and nutrition tips
✅ Share THIS podcast post to your stories and tag our account on your story share, so we can see you shared it (if you have a private account please send us a screenshot of your story share)
That`s it! Easy peasy!
BUT GUESS WHAT??? Each time we make a podcast post, and you follow these 2 simple steps, you will earn an additional entry to the giveaway. So that means you can earn multiple entries, increasing your chances of winning the juicer!!! So make sure to watch out for our podcast posts over the coming weeks as we count our way up to 100 episodes!!!
Come hear from Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Hope4Cancer, Dr. Tony Jimenez joined by his wife, will speak on emotional healing and stress management during an upcoming FREE 10 day EVENT called Healing Journey Jumpstart hosted by HealingStrong.
We are so excited to invite you to learn more about this VERY important part of healing. We can do all of the things, but if we ignore our emotional well-being and stressors, then they can become a hurdle to our healing.
𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒:
-Tuesday, September 10 to Friday, September 20th (Sunday, Sept 15 OFF)
-Two times a day of each session
-12pm EST & 7:30pm EST (90min sessions)
-𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦 & 𝟕:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐄𝐒𝐓
If you want to learn more about emotional healing and stress management in this FREE online event, come join us!
⭐Comment “H4C” and we’ll send you the registration link directly to you for your convenience...
OR you can type healingstrong.org/jumpstart into your browser and register for FREE!
@hope4cancermexico
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Stage 4 melanoma thriver and HealingStrong Group Leader...
Lorre shares her story of receiving two melanoma diagnoses in this episode that can be found at healingstrong.org/podcast...
and guess what??? We have something fun in store for you!!!
🍏A JUICER GIVEAWAY!!!
*Winner must be in the continental U.S.
We want to do a giveaway as we close in on 100 episodes of the I Am HealingStrong podcast and our friend and partner @juiceladycherie has generously donated a @namawell juicer to be our GIVEAWAY PRIZE, that will go to one blessed winner randomly drawn once we hit our 100th episode.
👀Have you been eyeballing a nama juicer for a while now??? If not, you’ll want to. It’s amazing!!! If you have, you definitely want to make sure and enter.
📌Enter the giveaway by doing these TWO simple steps for 1 entry:
✅ Follow @juiceladycherie on Instagram for recipes and nutrition tips
✅ Share THIS podcast post to your stories and tag our account so we can see it (if you have a private account please send us a screenshot of your story share)
That’s it! Easy peasy!
BUT GUESS WHAT??? Each time we make a podcast post, and you follow these 2 simple steps, you will earn an additional entry to the giveaway. So that means you can earn multiple entries, increasing your chances of winning the juicer!!! So make sure to watch out for our podcast posts over the coming weeks as we count our way up to 100 episodes!!!
Find the rest for free on our website…
Head to:
healingstrong.org/refresh & scroll down to “Psalms & Living Water”
Introduce a friend or family member to HealingStrong and start the journey of healing body, soul and spirit together. Healing is always easier when done in community.
Please share the name and email address of the person that you’d like to invite, and we’ll do the rest.