"Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's" Psalm 103:5. NKJV
Let us look a little further at verse 5 and focus on 'Renewed'. God is our healer but, He may not heal us the way we had expected. You may have been wheelchair-bound and been prayed for yet, still remain in your chair. However, be open to the fact that God may have healed your mind so that you can accept and live with this disability. Who else is qualified than you to speak to other wheelchair users? Prior to prayer, you may have been depressed and frustrated because of your condition. Now, God may have renewed your thinking so that, you are open to a new ministry.
It can be the same with other disabilities whatever they may be. Some people have a severe hearing loss, or are blind, lost a limb or have a stoma. Who can help get alongside these people to support them? Yes, that's right, you can because you are ably qualified. By using your own disability it can bring you satisfaction in helping or supporting others and can, also offer satisfaction to them.
Yes, of course God heals, many can claim this blessing, including myself. But, as I have said, He doesn't always answer the way we expected and this can be confusing and hurtful. In 2 Corinthians 12:7, we read about the thorn in Paul's side. In verses 8-9 Paul writes, 'Concerning this thing, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness."'
We don't know what this 'Thorn' was. People have speculated over the years that it may have been an illness, or an annoying person or even an addictive habit. The thing is, Paul accepted God's Word and got on with His work, and so can you. Whatever ailment you have, God can use you. You may have a stammer or be dyslexic but, God can use you to bring satisfaction to other people. He can renew your energy and energise the people you speak with. Talk to God about it. Someone, somewhere needs you to speak with them.
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