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Your Question:
Is it selfish to want to be healed when others have it worse?
Answer:
As I reflect on this question, I think about my own experiences and those of others. I've seen people struggle with illness and suffering, and it's natural to wonder if it's selfish to want to be healed when others have it worse. However, I believe that it's not necessarily selfish to desire healing. In fact, Scripture encourages us to pray for healing and to trust in God's goodness and power to restore us. The key is not to focus on our own desires, but to pray with a heart that is humble and dependent on God. When we pray for healing, we should pray not just for our own benefit, but also for God's glory to be revealed in the situation, whether or not we receive physical healing. This means that we should pray with compassion and empathy, just as Jesus did when he healed the sick and the afflicted. In my experience as a pastor, I've seen that God can use suffering to draw us closer to Himself and to increase our obedience to His will. It's not always easy to understand why God chooses not to heal us, but we can trust that He is working all things for our good, even when we don't see it. So, I don't think it's selfish to want to be healed, but rather, it's a natural and legitimate desire that we can bring to God in prayer, trusting in His goodness and sovereignty.
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