HELP, MY FAMILY IS SICK – Recently I visited with a beautiful homeschooling mom. I haven’t asked to share her story, so I’ll call her Shelly. Shelly was discouraged. She’s trying hard to feed her family well; still, they’ve had some health issues. Shelly and I visited about the miracle she’s praying for…and some better eating habits they’ve started while waiting. Those healthy habits may just be the miracle.
GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS
God answers prayers…but not always the way we think. It reminds me of Morgan Freeman’s lines in the movie Evan Almighty. He was playing the part of God and says, “Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, do you think God gives them patience, or does He give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prays for courage, does God give him courage, or does He give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does He give them opportunities to love each other?” So here’s my question for you:
If someone prays for a healthy family, does God zap perfect health or does He give them opportunities to learn habits that lead to better health?
I believe in all-out immediate miracles, and I’ve experienced them! Yet, we can’t put God in a box. Sometimes He answers differently than we choose.
THE MIRACLE OF HEALTHY HABITS
If I have poor habits that constantly drain my health, perhaps the best miracle is God directing me to better habits. He has done exactly that for me and my family! But the miracle didn’t stop there. Because of my better eating habits, future generations are better equipped with healthier habits too. This family of mine is not perfect, but we’ve come a long way, and the good part is we’re still learning and improving! Every step in the right direction makes the next step easier.
Back to Shelly, you would hardly recognize her new lifestyle. She and her family improved eating habits and improved health! Shelly lost weight, she feels better and her children are healthier too! Now they’re improving little by little instead of draining their health with poor choices.
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Do you need a miracle for your health? Start with prayer but don’t stop there. Whether you’re ready for an all-out “healthy reset” or just want to improve healthy habits one simple step at a time, you’ve come to the right place. Read “Where Do I Start?” to decide the best fit for you. Your miracle may be closer than you think.
“But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” James 1:22
