Far Above

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not My ways.” This is the Lord’s declaration. “For as heaven is higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” – (Isaiah 55:8-9, HCSB)

The Lord says, “My thoughts are not like yours. Your ways are not like Mine. Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways, and My thoughts are higher than your thoughts.” – (Isaiah 55:8-9, ERV)

Eternal One: My intentions are not always yours, and I do not go about things as you do. My thoughts and My ways are above and beyond you, just as heaven is far from your reach here on earth. – (Isaiah 55:8-9, VOICE)

The older I get, the more grateful I become that God’s thoughts and ways are not like mine. Looking back, if my life had unfolded how I thought it would, I would have missed out on so many twists, turns, and unexpected destinations. His ways have taken me on adventures and provided opportunities for me to see places and things I would never have experienced. Though there have been hardship and heartache, there also has been so much goodness, grace and love, that I would not trade anything. For each challenge and hardship I learned more deeply of the faithfulness of God. In each blessing, I learned of His goodness and grace. Yes, there are some things that I do not understand, but I trust in the goodness of God, even so. Incredibly, God is not finished with me yet. I have hopes and dreams, yet I know His plans are greater still. Each step, I am called to trust, no matter what I see. May we ever trust in the Lord, for He is good, and His love endures forever.

The ways of the Lord,

much more than we see;

His plans and purpose,

for eternity.

His grace is greater,

than we think or know;

the depth of His love,

forever shall show.

He shows us there’s more,

than just what we see;

more than hopes and dreams,

’til eternity.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You thoughts are higher than ours, and Your ways, beyond what we could hope or imagine. Thank You that You are always good, even when our circumstances are not. Thank You that You use all things to show us Your goodness and grace and how to walk faithfully in Your ways. Forgive us for our fears and doubts when trials come our way. Teach us to trust You more, for You know how our story ends. Show us how to love those around us in ways that make Your goodness known. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we thank You and praise You for who You are and how You love us all. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

For Your faithful love is higher than the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. – Psalm 108:4

My Portion Forever

Who do I have in heaven but You? And I desire nothing on earth but You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever. – (Psalm 73:25-26, HCSB)

In heaven, God, I have only You. And if I am with You, what on earth could I want? Maybe my mind and body will become weak, but God is my source of strength. He is mine forever! – (Psalm 73:25-26, ERV)

For all of my wanting, I don’t have anyone but You in heaven. There is nothing on earth that I desire other than You. I admit how broken I am in body and spirit, but God is my strength, and He will be mine forever. – (Psalm 73:25-26, VOICE)

In Psalm 73, the author began with his struggle as he speaks of witnessing the wicked prosper. However, he soon realized that such things are temporary and God and all that He has for us is eternal. His mind shift resulted in him recognizing that what he truly wanted was God, no matter what the circumstances in the here and now. This is the perspective that matters, for God is eternal while all else is fleeting. On challenging days it is a great reminder, for God is our portion and He is the one who supplies all that we need. May we ever seek the Lord and trust in Him, for He is our portion forever.

O God, my portion,

my true hiding place;

loving provision,

throughout all my days.

Though wicked prosper,

it’s just for a while;

the Lord’s forever,

He’s always worthwhile.

Through good things and bad,

His presence is near;

our hope, forever,

His promises clear.

A place He’s prepared,

forever awaits;

we’ll be welcomed home,

through the pearly gates.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are better than anything here on earth. You are our portion and provider, our Father and our friend. Thank You that all that is in the here and now is temporary, yet You and Your love are eternal. Forgive us for the times that we are distracted or drawn away by the things that are temporary. Lead our hearts firmly back to You. Teach us to trust You in all things and to set our hearts and minds on that which is forever. Show us how to love those around us well, so that they would come to know Your goodness, grace, and promise of forever. Be glorified O God, as we set our sights on You and all that is eternal. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived – the things God has prepared for those who love Him. – 1 Corinthians 2:9

True and Just

After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for true and just are His judgments.” – (Revelation 19:1, NIV)

After this I heard what sounded like a large crowd of people in heaven. The people were saying, “Hallelujah! Victory, glory, and power belong to our God. His judgments are true and right.” – (Revelation 19:1, ERV)

I heard a sound like massed choirs in Heaven singing, “Hallelujah! The salvation and glory and power are God’s – His judgments true, His judgments just.” – (Revelation 19:1, MSG)

I love that God grants us insight to not only what heaven will sound like, but continues to reveal His nature as He shows us again and again that He is true and just. God wants us to live out our days with truth and justice, rather than worrying about rules and rituals. Our worship and our treatment of those around us is far more valuable to Him. Jesus modeled these things throughout His time on earth, as He cared for the widows, the sick, the forgotten. He forgave those whom the world deemed unforgiveable and did not tolerate things that polluted the purity of the temple. When people used the temple courts to sell things to extort money from those who genuinely came to worship, He overturned their tables and let them know that it was unacceptable. In His glory and power, Jesus came to save. Even hanging on the cross, Jesus forgave the criminal who recognized his own sin and asked Jesus to remember him. Jesus knew the repentance of the criminal’s heart and told him that He would see him in paradise. If Jesus can forgive a criminal on the cross, how much more ought we forgive those around us for trivial things that upset us? Yes, if there are blatant wrongs they must be corrected justly, yet if there is repentance, we ought to forgive. May we ever seek the Lord to lead us to be just and true, for He has shown us who He is and how He loves so that we too may do the same.

Imagine the sound,

the voices in tune;

giving praise to God,

each word that’s sung, true.

No sorrow or pain,

to be in glory;

the presence of God,

hope in our story.

For He has shown us,

His love and His grace;

when we ask Him in,

He will ever stay.

Stay present to help,

in goodness He’ll lead;

He’ll show us the way,

in word, thought and deed.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that throughout Your Word, You show us who You are and how You love. Thank You that You are true and just, and that You ask us to do the same. Thank You that You show us, lead us, and guide us as we earnestly seek You. Forgive us for the times that we have reacted on our own instead of responding through Your love and grace. Teach us to ever seek You to lead us in all things. Show us how to love those around us in truth and justly, so that they may know Your overwhelming goodness and grace. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to lead us in all that we say and do. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? - Micah 6:8

Luke 24 – Alive, Appearances, and Ascension

Luke 24 begins with the women who had prepared spices for Jesus’ body went to the tomb and discovered that the stone had been rolled away, and there was no body inside. In wonder, two men in gleaming clothes told them to be not afraid and that Jesus had risen, just as it had been foretold. The women went to the Eleven to share with them what they had heard and seen. Most did not believe them, but Peter ran to the tomb to see for himself. The same day, two men were on the road to Emmaus discussing all that had taken place. Jesus began walking and talking with them, but He kept them from recognizing who He was. When they approached where they were headed, they invited Jesus to stay with them. At the table, Jesus took bread and broke it as He had done just before His arrest in the garden. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, and He disappeared from their sight. (verse 31) Right away, the two men returned to Jerusalem to find the Eleven and those with them. They confirmed that the Lord had risen and explained what they had experienced. While they were still talking about this, Jesus Himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” (verse 36) Jesus spent time with them and opened their understanding of the scriptures. From their, the group went with Jesus out to Bethany where He blessed them. While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken up into heaven. (verse 51)

So fully alive,

the Lord Jesus rose;

appeared to many,

ditched burial clothes.

The women who came,

to see and to mourn;

found an empty tomb,

as hope was reborn.

Two angels announced,

“Jesus is alive!”

In awe and wonder,

the women, they tried.

To the Eleven,

the women exclaimed,

“Jesus has risen!”

Most doubted their claim.

Two men were walking,

to a nearby town;

then Jesus appeared,

as they gave account.

They shared the story,

of what had transpired;

Jesus gave insight,

brought scripture to life.

It wasn’t until,

Jesus broke the bread;

that their eyes opened,

He’s no longer dead!

Jesus then vanished,

the men made their way;

to the Eleven,

with so much to say.

As they all gathered,

Risen Lord appeared;

He opened their eyes,

and calmed all their fears.

A short time later,

Jesus blessed them all;

rose into heaven,

they all watched in awe.

Now He is seated,

on His proper throne;

all on our behalf,

so His ways are known.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son to save us. Jesus, thank You for setting aside Your throne to come and make Your love known. Forgive us for neglecting to honor You as we ought to. Teach us more and more of who You are and how You love so that we might go and do likewise. Lead us to love those around us well. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we praise You for sending Love to us in human form so that we might spend eternity with You. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and He sat at the right hand of God. – Mark 16:19

Luke 20 – Authority, Tenants, Taxes, Resurrection, and Warning

Luke 20 begins with the chief priests, teachers of the law, and the elders coming to Jesus and asking Him who gave Him His authority. Jesus responded with a question asking them if John’s baptism was from heaven or from human origin. Because they knew that they would have grave consequences with either answer, they claimed that they did not know. “Jesus said, ‘Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” (Luke 20:8) The next portion of Chapter 20 is The Parable of the Tenants. In this story, a man planted a vineyard and rented it to some farmers and then went away. When it was time for the harvest, he sent a servant to get some of the fruit of his vineyard. The farmers beat him and sent him away. Twice more the owner sent servants to the tenants to collect fruit, and each time the response was the same. Finally, the owner decided to send his son, for he thought the tenants would have to respect him. The tenants saw him and decided that if they killed the heir, the inheritance would be theirs. They neglected to realize that the owner of the vineyard would grant them the gravest of consequences for their actions. When those in the crowd had heard this parable, they were outraged. The chief priests and teachers of the law looked for a way to arrest Him, for they knew Jesus had spoken the parable about them. Determined, the crew against Christ sent spies that pretended to be sincere to try and trap Jesus in something that He would say. Foolishly, they asked Him if it was right to pay taxes to Caesar. Jesus saw through their question and knew their intent. He answered by asking them whose image and inscription was on a denarius. “Caesar’s,” they replied. He said to them, “Then give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” (verse 25) Some Sadducees came around and asked Jesus about marriage and the resurrection. Jesus unpacked for them that there will be no marriage in the resurrection, for we be like angels and live forever. Jesus further questions His hearers about who the Messiah is. Chapter 20 closes with a warning about the teachers of the law. Because they like the attention and status and care not for the widows, they will be punished more severely.

Story of tenants,

somehow hit me new;

they were all of us,

through what they did do.

For God sent prophets,

before His own Son;

ignored, mistreated,

then killed Holy One.

The difference now,

is Christ chose to die;

not what He wanted,

love He’d not deny.

For Jesus did know,

that His sacrifice;

would open the way,

to find paradise.

May we ever praise,

the Lord for His ways;

overwhelming love,

for all of our days.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You sent Your Son, Jesus, to show us who You are and how You love. Thank You Jesus, for making the way for us to be forgiven and found in You. Forgive us for the times that we forget the magnitude of Your sacrifice and the horrible weight of our own sin. Teach us to trust You and praise You through all that we say and do. May our lives bring glory to You. Show us how to love those around us in ways that make Your heart known. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You anew each morning and rely on You to lead us throughout all of our days. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. – Luke 2:4

Our Advocate

For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the true one; He entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God’s presence. – (Hebrews 9:24, NIV)

Christ went into the Most Holy Place. But it was not the man-made one, which is only a copy of the real one. He went into heaven, and He is there now before God to help us. – (Hebrews 9:24, ERV)

The Anointed One did not enter into handcrafted sacred spaces – imperfect copies of heavenly originals – but into heaven itself, where He stands in the presence of God on our behalf. – (Hebrews 9:24, VOICE)

Because Jesus came and sacrificed Himself once and for all, we are no longer bound to the sacrificial laws of old. Instead, we have Jesus as a high priest in heaven, who is before God on our behalf to help us. His sacrifice made the way for us to be forgiven and free, and it is through Him that we live and love and have our being. Part of the purpose of sacrifice was to recognize that sin had a price that we could not pay. How much more ought we look to Jesus and what He did on the cross with awe and gratitude, for our sin is deserving of death but He paid the price already. May we ever walk in gratitude to God, for not only are we forgiven and free when we seek Him as our Savior, but we have unending hope in eternity. Let each day begin with gratitude as we trust in Him to lead us anew.

Because Jesus died,

and rose up again;

defeated the grave,

returned to heaven.

It is before God,

that Jesus appears;

our great Advocate,

who also draws near.

His Spirit, with us,

as with love He leads;

forgiving our sins,

and meeting our needs.

All thanks be to God,

who sits on the throne;

His love gives us life,

and makes His heart known.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You love us so much that You sent Your Son to be the ultimate sacrifice for us all. Thank You Jesus, that You came, lived, loved, died, and rose again to be with the Father, ever moving on our behalf. Forgive us for our every sin, and teach us to live and love as You intended. Show us how to love those around us as You do. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we praise You for Your love that leads us to You, and makes the way for eternity too. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

Where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever…

– Hebrews 6:20

God is… (Day 12 – My Saving Grace)

Out of His fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. – (John 1:16, NIV)

Yes, the Word was full of grace and truth, and from Him we all received one blessing after another. – (John 1:16, ERV)

We all live off His generous abundance, gift after gift after gift. – (John 1:16, MSG)

Grace is the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. (Oxford Dictionary) According the dictionary definition, it only makes sense to expand the term to saving grace. The first and most important aspect of saving grace is that it sets us free from the punishment deserved for our sin and shortcomings. To be “saved” is to know that this life is not the end and that we have an eternal home that is waiting for us in heaven. Our admission is free to us, yet we must trust and believe that God is who He says He is, and that He will do what He has promised. Saving grace not only grants us eternal hope, but it is an ongoing blessing from God as He shows us more and more of who He is and how He loves. Every good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17a) All that we are given is by His goodness and grace. Incredibly, God’s grace does not run out. Each time we ask, we are forgiven. That is not to say that we can do whatever we want whenever we want and just rely on grace, for when we know better, we must do better. We are an ongoing work in progress that continues until the day we meet our Maker face-to-face. Each time we recognize His saving grace in our lives, we are inspired and motivated to extend grace to those around us in the same way. May we ever recognize the ongoing, overwhelming, unending saving grace of our Savior, and give Him our thanks and praise for both the salvation and the blessings that He has bestowed upon us.

To know saving grace,

is to know the Lord;

it’s His endless love,

through grace He affords.

He grants forgiveness,

we do not deserve;

and pours out blessings,

and shows us our worth.

We each are valued,

beyond our measure;

He laid down His life,

because we’re treasured.

The gift of His grace,

our greatest blessing;

the way has been made,

through His preparing.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are our Saving Grace. Thank You that You continually pour out Your grace upon us, though it is not deserved. Thank You for every good and perfect gift that comes from You. Thank You that You made the way for us to come into a lasting relationship with You. Thank You that it is not by what we do, but through what You have already done for us. Forgive us for taking Your saving grace for granted, as You paid the ultimate price so that we might know You. Teach us to recognize Your goodness and grace throughout all of our days, and show us how to extend the same to those around us. Lead us to love well and to give grace according to Your great love. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we thank and praise You for being our Saving Grace, for every good thing that You have given, and for the eternal hope that we know in You. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. – Ephesians 2:8-9

Boundless Faithfulness

Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the skies. – (Psalm 36:5, NIV)

Lord, Your faithful love reaches to the sky. Your faithfulness is as high as the clouds. – (Psalm 36:5, ERV)

Your love, O Eternal One, towers high into the heavens. Even the skies are lower than Your faithfulness. – (Psalm 36:5, VOICE)

Though exhausted, I am in awe of God’s faithfulness. What was planned as a weekend getaway, turned into an incredible gift of connecting with dear friends. We had merely hoped for a chance to reconnect with some friends that we have known for years, yet it turned into so much more. Both of our full days in Phoenix were spent visiting and catching up with dear ones. Yesterday, we were invited to the home of dear friends from home, whom I have actually known since I was about 20 years old. Their daughter, whom I adore, I have known since she was in the youth group that I helped with as a young adult. She, her husband, and two children were there, and another fantastic couple that I have known since my kids were babies also joined us. The opportunity to visit and catch up with these dear ones breathed life into both my husband and me. There is something amazing about being with people who know your and your heart so well that conversation is easy and without fear of judgement, and all present are able to share. It was a reminder that we all experience the challenges of “real life”, yet the beauty of community that was long ago established, remains. Our time both days was such a clear picture of how God’s faithfulness knows no time or distance, and it remains in friendships that are founded in His boundless love. May we ever seek the Lord to provide opportunities to truly connect in community, and give Him praise for His incredible faithfulness and love.

The goodness of God,

is boundless in love;

evidence of Him,

make clear we’re beloved.

He provides friendships,

that make His heart clear;

brilliant connections,

real talk without fear.

Open hearts and homes,

generosity;

a wonderous gift,

that was hard to leave.

Thank You, Lord Jesus,

for the gifts You give;

such treasured people,

in this life we live.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of time with treasured friends. Thank You that our reuniting for a few hours, is a reminder of how glorious heaven will be. Thank You that the connection we felt, even after much time apart, is but a glimpse of the glory of forever with You. Forgive us for the times that You have tugged at our heart to reach out, yet we ignored the prompting and missed out on the blessings that You bring from such connections. Teach us to listen to Your leading and to invest time and energy into the relationships that You establish. Show us how to love those around us well, and how to be a blessing to the communities that You have set us in, both now and throughout our lives. May many come into a lasting relationship with You, and may we refresh and build up one another as we embrace each new day that You provide. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to show us how to love as You love and to give You thanks for Your never-ending faithfulness that blesses and builds up. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

I will declare that Your love stands firm forever, that You have established Your faithfulness in heaven itself. – Psalm 89:2

Hope for Forever

However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” – the things God has prepared for those who love Him. – (1 Corinthians 2:9, NIV)

But as the Scriptures say, “No one has ever seen, no one has ever heard, no one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” – (1 Corinthians 2:9, ERV)

But as the Scriptures say, No eye has ever seen and no ear has ever heard and it has never occurred to the human heart all the things God prepared for those who love Him.  – (1 Corinthians 2:9, VOICE)

This passage reminds us that what is waiting for us in heaven is beyond what we could ever hope or imagine. For me, this blows my mind, as there is so much beauty in God’s creation on earth. The love of God is so great, that He has prepared a place even better than the most wonderful, beautiful spaces we have ever seen or experienced. That is part of the promise held in the hope of knowing God. Those who have gone before us who believed, are already in paradise with Him. Though I want my years on earth to be many more, I know that when my end comes, there will be great joy in the place that is far more than I can fathom and the reunion with loved ones who have gone before me will be beyond beauty that I can take in or hold in my heart. No more pain or suffering, no heartache or tears – joy, peace, and wonder at the brilliance of being in the Lord’s presence and worshiping among family in the faith is a glimpse of all that lies ahead. May we ever seek the Lord to grow us more in Him, and to increase the hope we hold in forever that lies ahead.

No human has seen,

All that lies ahead;

Paradise beyond,

What’s known or what’s read.

God the Creator,

Has prepared a place;

Glorious wonder,

By His lavish grace.

Open arms welcome,

Those who trust in Him;

The Father’s embrace,

Will usher us in.

Thank You, Lord Jesus,

For all that’s to come;

The good here and now,

And when our day’s done.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the hope we hold in knowing You. Thank You that our hope is not only for the here and now, but is found in eternity with You in a place that You have prepared for us. Forgive us for the times that our hope fades based on what we see. Thank You that Your ways are higher than ours, and You plans, so much greater. Teach us to hold fast to the hope that is found in forever with You. Give us glimpses of Your glory here, as such things remind our heart to cling to the wonder that will be forever with You. Show us how to love those around us in ways that help them recognize the hope that is found forever in You. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we recognize the incredible hope that we have in You, both now and forevermore. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. – John 14:2-3

Jesus is the Healer

A man with leprosy came to Him and begged Him on his knees, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus was indignant. He reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. – (Mark 1:40-42, NIV)

A man who had leprosy came to Jesus. The man bowed on his knees and begged Him, “You have the power to heal me if You want.” These last words made Jesus angry. But He touched him and said, “I want to heal you. Be healed!” Immediately the leprosy disappeared, and the man was healed. – (Mark 1:40-42, ERV)

A leper walked right up to Jesus, dropped to his knees, and begged Him for help. Leper: “If You want to, You can make me clean.” Jesus was powerfully moved. He reached out and actually touched the leper. Jesus: “I do want to. Be clean.” And at that very moment, the disease left him; the leper was cleansed and made whole once again. – (Mark 1:40-42, VOICE)

This is a fascinating exchange between a man with leprosy and Jesus. The leper knows that Jesus is the Healer but is uncertain if it is for him. Perhaps the way that society viewed lepers was a factor in how he went about asking Jesus to heal him. Shunned and banished from families and communities, those with leprosy were considered unclean and not allowed to be within touch distance of anyone. I imagine that the man, knowing he was unclean and risking exposing others, was uncertain as to whether Jesus would want to heal him. Society had not valued him. Would Jesus? I love that Jesus was powerfully moved, told the leper that He did want to heal him, and then reached out and touched him. Not only did His words validate the leper’s value, but Jesus was not afraid to touch the “untouchable”. As He did, the man was made whole again. I imagine that the wholeness the leper experienced was much more than physical. Yes, his skin was healed from the disease, but through the physical touch, I can only venture to imagine that his heart was healed as well. So often when Jesus healed people, He would tell them that their sins were forgiven. Jesus was doing so much more than physically healing people; He was healing hearts and minds so that their worth would be made known. The same Jesus that healed many during His three years of ministry, placed the power of His Holy Spirit in those who believed. The early church continued to experience powerful healings as believers prayed in Jesus’ name. Throughout the generations from then to now, Jesus has continued to miraculously heal people. May we ever trust in Jesus, our Healer, and go to Him to lead us in spaces that need His powerful touch. Sometimes, He heals miraculously, and often, He utilizes humans to help bring freedom from what ails us. Other times, the physical healing does not happen until heaven. I know from personal experience, that at times, Jesus may bring doctors in to do the physical work, but He works in our hearts through the process. In all things, God is good, and we can trust Him to be our Healer.

Jesus, our Healer,

Always He is good;

His love reaches out,

Makes grace understood.

His healing is more,

Than our eyes can see;

He touches our hearts,

In Him, we are free.

Free from the burden,

Of sickness and pain;

No longer hopeless,

Held up in His Name.

His healing will come,

Eventually;

Be it here on earth,

Or when heaven’s seen.

His timing’s perfect,

Despite how we feel;

His grace sufficient,

And heaven is real.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You sent Your Son to be the Healer. Thank You that after He returned to His rightful seat in heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit to continue to move among us and bring healing and wholeness. Forgive us for questioning Your love and desire to heal, for love is for good in all things. Help us to seek You to be our Healer and to lead us in the direction we are meant to go, both personally and as we walk alongside others in need of Your touch. Please heal the hearts, minds and bodies of those in need. Show us how to walk by faith and not by sight, as we lift up and love those around us. May many come into a lasting relationship with You as they recognize the healing that is found as they hope in You. Be glorified O God, as we trust You to be our Healer, listen to Your leading as we go, and believe that You will bring healing – be it on earth or in heaven. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits – who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. – Psalm 103:2-3