Lizbeth
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I hear what doctrox is saying on the one hand, but I also believe God's wisdom in some situations is the scripture that says we may use the things of this world, as long as that is not what we are placing our reliance/trust in. Healthcare used to be a ministry of care to the sick and injured, but it has been infected with a wrong spirit these days....although not entirely because I'm sure there are still Christian doctors and nurses around. Maybe pray precisely that God would lead you to faithful and conscientious Christian health care providers...? But even if not, He still may use the unbelieving to take care of medical needs - God is still on His throne and able to provide help for His people. And where we see or encounter problems and deficiencies in the healthcare system they could become a matter of prayer and intercession (note to myself, as well).My brother, I agree with you wholeheartedly. BUT lemme tell ya this.. I have stayed away from docs most of my life. At a young age I saw how terribly wrong they can be and how often. That was long before any of the newer revelations. I've always relied on natural things and my God.
BUT at end of 2020- I made a mistake. I knew something was wrong as I felt something warm inside of me and then very tired - I went to bed and was there for days- not eating- finally my dog came over to me and stared me in the face for a long time and she looked VERY odd- she looked terrified and would not take her eyes off of me. . I knew it was time to go to the ER. I had zero doubt that was what I needed to do. Turned out my appendix burst and I nearly died. I was in the hospital for 10 days after surgery sick as heck.
While there, it was reiterated to me how wacked they can be there- they overmedicated me-big time- made a few mistakes with other meds and were rude about much. I had crazy people in my room telling me how to vote. One said America is full of white trash who deserves to die. Nothing like that kind of talk in a hospital! and she was white herself.. Trump had been on the tv and they went insane with how horrible he is. I had a nurse who decided to tell me how many acronym mental issues she had.. I finally was able to get out of bed to ask for some water and was screamed at by the nurse 50 feet away for not wearing a covid mask.. They stuck a test up my nose without asking. I was declared ok..
All I wanted to do was leave, but I was too sick and needed care. So, as much as I want to believe that we never need docs- I have no clue how to remove my own appendix and I while I know God can do it- I felt He was showing me that we do need others sometimes and quit being so stupid. My dog doesn't normally tell me what to do..
If youever need surgery to save your life what will you do? - praying is wonderful- but if He shows you what to do and that others can help- we should prob listen. I mean- that's what I had to learn.
I have not been to a doc since. I didn't even go for my followup.
I have been praying about what's bothering me. I have gotten no answers- I feel it's worse now. -could be thyroid could be something else. I don't know. without a diagnosis how do I know how to treat it?
Not everyone has a gift of faith or a gift of healing...if you could find some brethren who do, that would be great, and perhaps pray about that as well, but realistically, it just does not seem to be very common in our place and time.
Just in general, I believe there can be multiple layers of factors involved with things. If someone has prayed and waited on the Lord, then maybe it's time to be practical and seek practical help, asking God to be with them and guiding. I think He tends to intervene more often when there is no other help available, not when there is....?.....just from my observation.
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