The Healing Hand of God

For the past year I have been suffering with intense joint pain. I thought it was just arthritis and that nothing could be done. But the intensity increased to the point that there were somedays I could not function. I asked my prayer warriors from my Bible Study and family to pray that I would be able to graciously cope with the pain.

When I went in for a yearly checkup, the nurse practitioner was apalled that nothing had been done about these symptoms. She immediately set me up with a Rheumatologist.

Yesterday, I went to see the rheumatologist. I half expected him to say, "Sorry, you don't have something that we can treat." But he turned to me and said, "You belong here. We can help you." I was so thankful for the answer to prayer.

When I came out of the doctor's office and got in the car, I immediately turned on Klove radio. I heard a song that I had never heard before and tears began streaming down my face.

Jeremy Camp - Healing Hand Of God

From the album Speaking Louder Than Before

I have seen the many faces of fear and of pain.

I have watched the tears fall plenty from heartache and strain.

So if life’s journey has you weary and afraid,
there’s rest in the shadow of His wing.

I have walked through the valleys the mountains and plains.
I have held the hand of freedom that washes all my stains.

If you feel weight of many trials and burdens of this world,

there’s freedom in the shelter of the Lord

I have seen the healing hand of God

Reaching out and mending broken hearts

So taste and see the fullness of his peace

And hold on to what’s being held out The healing hand of God

I have touched the scars upon his hands to see if they were real.

He has walked the road before me. He knows just how I feel.

When you feel that there’s not anyone who understands your pain.

Just remember all of Jesus’ suffering

Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you.

He’s near to the broken and confused.

By his stripes our spirit is renewed.

So enter in the joy prepared for you

It seemed that song was being played just for me. I went to the pharmacy and filled the prescription. Within a few hours, my fingers were no longer swollen and painful. This morning, I woke refreshed and energetic. I went to the gym to work out and was able to do more than I had done in a long time.

When I arrived at work, one of my coworkers said I looked different. The other said I was practically bouncing as I walked!

I will lift up my hands unto the Lord to praise and glorify His name. My help comes from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth. I am so thankful for those who prayed for me. I am so thankful for my gracious Lord and His love for me.