God Is Healing You Even If You Don't Feel It

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

God Is Healing You Even If You Don't Feel It

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

One of the most discouraging parts of healing is that you don't always feel it happening.

Some days you feel strong.

Some days you feel hopeful.

And some days it feels like you've taken ten steps backward.

But feelings are not always facts.

Just because you don't feel healed doesn't mean healing isn't taking place.

Think about a seed planted in the ground.

For a period of time, nothing appears to be happening.

There are no visible signs of growth.

No evidence that anything is changing.

Yet beneath the surface, something important is happening.

Roots are developing.

Strength is forming.

Growth is taking place.

Healing often works the same way.

God does some of His greatest work beneath the surface.

While you are praying, He is working.

While you are waiting, He is working.

While you are learning to trust Him again, He is working.

Sometimes healing looks like responding differently than you did before.

Sometimes healing looks like having more peace than you used to have.

Sometimes healing looks like no longer allowing your pain to control every decision.

These changes may seem small, but they are evidence that God is moving in your life.

Don't become discouraged because the process feels slow.

Don't quit because you haven't arrived yet.

Don't allow one difficult day to convince you that God isn't working.

Trust me, He is!!!

The God who started your healing journey is faithful enough to finish it.

So keep praying.

Keep trusting.

Keep showing up.

Keep believing.

Because even when you don't feel it...

God is healing you.

And one day you'll look back and realize just how far He has brought you.

This weeks challenge:

Take a few moments to write down three ways God has helped you grow over the past year. Celebrate the progress, not just the destination.

A Final Word of Encouragement

Thank you for taking the time to read today's message. My prayer is that it has encouraged your heart, strengthened your faith, and reminded you that God is still working in your life.

If you would like additional encouragement, I invite you to explore my book, Having a Peace of Mind: Relying Totally on God's Word, and listen to my podcast, Words of Encouragement with Lionel Pearson, where I share biblical truths, practical encouragement, and messages of hope for everyday life.

📖 Get the Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Having-Peace-Mind-Relying-Totally/dp/173735750X

🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:
https://lionelpearsonpodcast.buzzsprout.com

Until next time, keep trusting God, and remember that your best days are still ahead of you.

Be Encouraged, Know that I Love You.
— Pastor Lionel Pearson