Church Healing?

This week is a big week at my church, we've not beein going in the past year due to my husbands father passing and its too hard to go because its like Bill never passed. I got a text from a family friend saying that I needed to be there and someone has paid for me to go because I will be healed.
Its not like I don't believe god will heal me I believe that he has allowed this in my life for a reason, to help others in the future but for now he is training me up to make a impact in the future I just have to get all the knuckle-headed stuff out of the way and submit to his ways.

I have had people tell me things like this for the past 10 years and I just have a feeling that God has ALLOWED this to be in my life to test and hammer me out like a blacksmith.

HOW SHOULD I REACT TO THIS KINDA STATMENT WITHOUT BEING RUDE?

Sometimes it helps to point out that He may see something that needs healing that is NOT what WE see. To assume that the lame need to be healed so they can walk when it may be a wounded heart that He heals instead can lead some to say that "you just don't have enough faith". Sad, how pride can cause such misunderstanding. Perhaps you could thank the generous person for their willingness to be helpful, but if He wants you healed He will do it regardless of your location.

I know discussion of things 'religious' are generally discouraged here since it is such a very personal subject but, I'm glad you are raising it from the standpoint of how to respond to the invitation.

I was always taught that you are not required to respond to rude or stupid. Ignoring works too. You can give a quizzical look and then change the topic, or just turn around and wander off. Find something better to do.
Good luck.

Hi BunnyGirl,

I can relate a bit to what you are going thru. I am religious, but not super religious (don't go to church every week, but do try to go every few weeks, although lately it has been more like every few months). However, I have a family member that is very religious, and has been trying to get me to go to a faith healing session. I am very hesitant to go for many reasons (including that I have been to one before with a very well known and renowned faith healer & it did nothing but make me uncomfortable). However, this family member has gone so far as to scout out the church (it is not her regular church, but rather about an hour away from her), talk to the pastor, send me all the information enclosed in a personal letter, and corner me about it at a family party.

It is very hard because I didn't (and still don't, when she brings it up occasionally) know what to say. I am grateful that she cares so much about me, as to look into all that for me. But I also feel like she puts a lot of pressure on me (although I don't think that it is intentional). And I do not think that she really understands when I tell her that I am not interested at that time, because she thinks that "I have nothing to lose" (which I guess is true, but I still don't want to go/don't feel comfortable going). I don't want to hurt her feelings, but I do NOT like being put on the spot like that. I usually end up trying to decline as politely as I can, but it is hard. I'm not sure what I would have done if she had already made the appointment for me, like this person made for you.

I suppose that you can not show up. Nor do you necessarily need to reply or tell that to the person who texted you (all I probably would have said was "ok," or something else short, sweet, and vague). I mean, you were told that "someone" paid for you to go. It's not like you know who that person is. The benefactor is theoretically anonymous. So it's not like you are talking to the person who paid for you to be there.

So I guess I would just encourage you to do what your gut tells you to do. If you don't want to go, don't go. Heck, you could always play the "I'm busy" card. It's not like you arranged this, or were consulted ahead of time. So for all anyone knows, you very well could be busy and not able to come! As much as this person means well, it is ultimately your choice. And honestly, you don't owe anyone an explanation.

Skeye

One of the scriptures that helps me deal with my physical condition is 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. Bunnygirl86, you did nothing wrong in asking how to respond to the invitation. When you said there was someone who was willing to pay for you to go, I assumed they meant paying your travel expenses and whatever 'offering' might be being requested for the event. It is not an unusual custom, as the person who is considered a healer also has travel expenses that are covered by these offerings. "The worker is worthy of his wage." Now, since I am heading into 'dangerous territory', that is all I will say on this.

It is a conference 3 days with guest speakers, luncheons, and guest musical band. That is why they offered to pay for my admittance for the conference, money has been tight as i have had another rough year with many issues to deal with as far as paying bills goes.

She is a well meaning woman and i respect and love her but i do feel in my heart of hearts that if i was meant to healed it would happen.

Thanks for your kind words everyone i appreciate it deeply and God bless you

First let me say we generally stay away from conversations concerning religion since we are a open to anyone forum and we have folks from all over the world and all walks of life however this thread has been kept respectful of all religions and faiths and I dont see any reason to change it at this point. We always ask you o be mindful of all members beliefs and respect the fact not everyone believes as you do and that is ok its the diversity here that makes HW a great place. As long as your not pushing nor preaching a single religious belief we let it go.

BG I have found over the years that a conference for any kind of life altering or changes to your way of thinking need one aspect or trait and that is a mind open to accept the possibility and I am not seeing that here in your post. In other words these types of services have to have a willing basis to work with and if you are not of the state of mind at this point in your life then someone is likely going to be wasting the price of admission.

As with any conference you must be ready and searching for the new ideas about how to do whatever it is they are going to teach you or at the very least see the light down that particular path and we know when we are there. We fell compelled to help open our minds for the teachings.

Gracefully bow out and let your friend or whomever know your not ready but you sincerely appreciate the offer and they will be the first person you come to should your each the point in your journey you are. No shame,no guilt, we know our own minds and we know our own capabilities and as long as others respect those boundaries all is right.

BG, your question is fine. Because of the forum rule concerning religion we have to keep things low key. Your question I believe was how to answer this person & not appear to sound rude.

BG, I think there was a misunderstanding as I don not believe Vickie thought you had offended anyone and I was not offended. I took her message the opposite way, that you had gone out of your way not to offend. Good Luck with this delicate issue. Rufous/Linda

i know i didn't offend you guys especially Vickie sorry if i wrote in a way that came across that i was defensive :) i didn't mean to just a long week and i was nervous for the interaction with this person.

Thanx all!!!!!!! im sorry Vickie i need to stick my foot in mouth lol!