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Your Question:
Is it selfish to want to be healed when others have it worse?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the question of whether it's selfish to want to be healed when others have it worse. My own experience has taught me that it's not selfish to seek healing, but rather a natural desire to be made whole. In fact, Scripture encourages us to pray for healing, as seen in Jesus' teaching to pray, "Deliver us from evil" (Matthew 6:13). However, it's also important to recognize that God's ways are not always our ways, and He may choose not to heal us, even when we pray for it. In such cases, it's essential to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18) and to trust that God can use our suffering to draw us closer to Himself and increase our obedience to His will. As the psalmist says, "It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes" (Psalm 119:71). In my own life, I've struggled with the idea that God might not heal me, but I've come to realize that it's not about me being selfish or self-centered. Rather, it's about trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when I don't understand His ways. As I've learned to pray with compassion and humility, I've seen God work in powerful ways, even when He chooses not to heal me. Ultimately, it's not about my desires or expectations, but about trusting in God's love and goodness, no matter what.
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