{"id":1498,"date":"2013-05-05T12:50:57","date_gmt":"2013-05-05T12:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=1498"},"modified":"2013-05-05T12:51:11","modified_gmt":"2013-05-05T12:51:11","slug":"a-good-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=1498","title":{"rendered":"A Good Idea"},"content":{"rendered":"

While working through the A to Z challenge in April, I used Sunday as a day to repost an earlier piece from my blog. I\u2019ve decided to stick with that for a while. Sunday\u2019s are usually the most difficult day for me to write, so for now, I pray you\u2019ll enjoy some of my earlier posts.<\/p>\n

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And maybe, if you\u2019re like me, you won\u2019t even remember that you read them once before. So today, let\u2019s talk about a quiet place. With God.<\/p>\n

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There is a Quiet Place<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As you all know, I\u2019ve been with my Mom at the hospital for over a week. I\u2019ve had some great experiences, some unusual ones, and of course, comical happenings. Maybe someday I can write about them, but today, I want to write about a sign hanging in the hallway.\u00a0 \u201cA quiet environment promotes healing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Naturally because of the location of this sign, it refers to physical healing. But I began to think of these words in relation to my spiritual life.<\/p>\n

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Yes, I\u2019ve had times spiritually when I\u2019ve needed healing. But that is a process. And I believe, along the way, there must be some quiet in order for healing to take place.<\/p>\n

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So let\u2019s talk about the healing process and what needs to be considered.<\/p>\n

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Healing<\/strong><\/p>\n

We must acknowledge that our spiritual healing can only come from God. He is the Great Physician for our soul and He alone is able to make us whole. These verses show us just how He wants to<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds<\/em>.\u201d Psalm 147:3<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.\u201d<\/em> Isaiah 53:5<\/p>\n

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\u201cHeal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.\u201d<\/em> Jeremiah 17:14<\/p>\n

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Through our humility and repentance, God\u2019s forgiveness brings healing to our lives.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and forgive their sin and will heal their land.\u201d <\/em>2 Chronicles 7:14<\/p>\n

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Meditating<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through the healing process, we should utilize meditation upon God\u2019s Word. Spending quiet time with God in this way will bring peace and comfort to our ill souls. David knew how to meditate on every aspect of God. Listen to a few of his insights.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOn my bed I remember you; to think of you through the watches of the night.\u201d<\/em> Psalm 63:6<\/p>\n

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\u201cI will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.\u201d<\/em> Psalm 77:12<\/p>\n

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\u201cI meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.\u201d<\/em> Psalm 119:15<\/p>\n

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\u201cI remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done.\u201d<\/em> Psalm 143:5<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will mediate on your wonderful works.\u201d<\/em> Psalm 145:5<\/p>\n

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Waiting<\/strong><\/p>\n

After you\u2019ve acknowledged your spiritual illness, asked for spiritual healing, and then meditated upon God\u2019s Words, wait. Wait to see what God has in store for you. Wait for His strength. Wait for His hope. Wait for His compassion. Wait for His healing.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.\u201d<\/em> Psalm 27:14<\/p>\n

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\u201cI wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.\u201d<\/em> Psalm 130:5<\/p>\n

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\u201cYet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!\u201d<\/em> Isaiah 30:18<\/p>\n

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\u201cThose who wait on the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.\u201d<\/em> Isaiah 40:31<\/p>\n

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There is no reason to live with spiritual illness. Quietly look to God for healing. In that quietness, He will meet you there. He will restore your soul. He will heal.<\/p>\n

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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n

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Donna<\/p>\n

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