SAFE IN HIS HANDS 

Welcome to Day 1

Today, no matter where you are and what is going on in your life, no matter what diagnosis you face, the stresses that are on you, the cares that you carry, know that the Bible teaches us: God cares for you. In fact, He loves you, and He wants you to sense His presence, His love, and for you to know that He has you secure in His hands.

Right now, you might be in a lot of pain, weakness, or discomfort. Maybe you're overwhelmed by hopelessness, paralyzing fear, feeling very sick or tired, but I want you to know that these symptoms do not have the final say! 

Your health and healing is a divine gift that cost God, His precious Son, Jesus. Jesus was sent to take your place at the cross and suffer great torment, significant pain, and great disease so that you could receive healing.

Today, we're going to take a moment to put our eyes, our faith, and our focus in the love, grace, and goodness of our God. So be still, try to switch off from the busyness around you.

Take a moment to shift the focus from whatever's going on in your room, in your mind, in your body, and place your focus on the goodness and the love of God. Take a moment to place your faith in the healing power of Jesus.

Make sure you're comfortable, relaxed, and breathing slowly in and out; taking a moment to pause and focus on Him.

SCRIPTURE MEDITATION

Our scripture for today is Isaiah 53:5, which tells us that Jesus was wounded for our transgressions bruised for our iniquities. "The punishment for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes, we are healed!"

Jesus' suffering was for your healing. So declare this with me, making healing personal. Jesus came to heal you. He suffered for you. So no matter what you're facing, no matter what disease or sickness, no matter what issues plagued you, Jesus suffered so that by His stripes, you could be healed.

Repeat after me right now, personalizing your healing: "Today, I declare I am healed by Jesus' suffering, from this disease."

Know that Jesus took so much suffering and so much pain. In fact, the Bible tells us that 39 lashes were placed on His back - taking care of all different types of sicknesses, viruses, and diseases. 

Make sure today your faith is placed in Jesus. As we pray over you, know that not only is He able to heal, but He so loves you that He wants to heal you.

PRAYER

Let us pray, "Father, I thank you in the name of Jesus for the finished work of the cross. Thank you for healing your beloved child, listening to this message today. Thank you that by your stripes, we are healed and whole in Jesus' Name. Amen

COMMUNION

Receiving communion is a powerful moment, and we encourage you to take bread or a cracker, water, or juice around you. Even in a hospital room, you can use some of the food and water set aside as a powerful moment to receive communion. Communion is about placing your faith for your healing in the broken body of Jesus and for your forgiveness in the blood of Jesus by placing your focus on what Jesus has done for you. As you receive communion, reflect powerfully that no matter what you face, Jesus is greater, His love for you is greater, and He so desires to see you healthy and whole.

PRAYER OF BLESSING

Now I'd like to pray a blessing over you. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you and show you His grace and give you peace.

-Numbers 6:24-26