Sickness as God's Will

16-18 (Late Teen) Female

"My mental illness brings me closer to God through dependence on Him."

LIE: Mental illness brings me closer to God. TRUTH: God gave you a sound mind, not torment. (2 Tim 1:7)

See Truth 2 Timothy 1:7

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Female

"God gave me this disease to teach me something I need to learn."

LIE: God gave me sickness to teach me. TRUTH: Jesus healed ALL oppressed by the devil—sickness is oppression, not educ...

See Truth Acts 10:38

70-79 (Seventies) Male

"This stroke is God's way of getting me ready for heaven."

LIE: Stroke prepares me for heaven. TRUTH: God satisfies with LONG LIFE, then shows salvation—no demolition needed. (P...

See Truth Psalm 91:16

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Female

"My sickness glorifies God by showing others how to suffer well."

LIE: Sickness glorifies God. TRUTH: Jesus said sickness would glorify God, then raised Lazarus—healing glorifies Him, ...

See Truth John 11:4

16-18 (Late Teen) Female

"Healing isn't for everyone—some people God chooses to remain sick for His purposes."

LIE: Healing isn't for everyone. TRUTH: Jesus healed ALL who were sick—that includes you. (Matt 8:16-17)

See Truth Matthew 8:16-17

16-18 (Late Teen) Male

"God gave me this chronic condition to teach me patience and humility."

LIE: God gave me sickness to teach me. TRUTH: Jesus healed ALL oppressed by the devil—sickness has a source and it's N...

See Truth Acts 10:38

70-79 (Seventies) Male

"My breathing problems are God slowing me down so I'll spend more time in prayer."

LIE: Breathing problems force prayer. TRUTH: The Spirit HELPS prayer weaknesses; He doesn't create lung weaknesses. (Rom...

See Truth Romans 8:26

16-18 (Late Teen) Male

"If I had enough faith, I'd be healed by now."

LIE: My weak faith blocks healing. TRUTH: Jesus healed ALL who were sick because HE BORE sickness—healing rests on His...

See Truth Matthew 8:16-17

13-15 (Early Teen) Female

"My autoimmune disease is God's sovereignty—questioning it means I don't trust His plan for my life..."

LIE: Autoimmune disease is God's sovereignty. TRUTH: Jesus healed ALL oppressed by the devil—sickness is devil's work,...

See Truth Acts 10:38

40-49 (Forties) Female

"I haven't been healed because I don't have enough faith or haven't prayed correctly."

LIE: Not healed due to weak faith. TRUTH: Jesus healed ALL to fulfill prophecy—He took your sickness. It's finished. M...

See Truth Matthew 8:16-17

90+ (Nineties Plus) Female

"My sickness glorifies God by showing others how to suffer well."

LIE: Sickness glorifies God. TRUTH: Jesus glorified God by RAISING Lazarus, not leaving him dead. John 11:4

See Truth John 11:4

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Male

"My body is just weak and prone to sickness, that's how God made me."

LIE: My body is just weak by design. TRUTH: Jesus healed BORN BLIND, Peter healed lame FROM BIRTH - genetics don't limit...

See Truth John 9:32

50-59 (Fifties) Female

"God gave me this chronic illness to teach me patience and dependence on Him."

LIE: God gave me sickness to teach me. TRUTH: Jesus bore your sickness so you could walk in health. (Isaiah 53:4-5)

See Truth 3 John 1:2

80-89 (Eighties) Male

"My wife's death from Alzheimer's was God's kindness so she wouldn't suffer awareness."

LIE: Alzheimer's was God's kindness. TRUTH: The thief steals memory; Jesus gives abundant LIFE and awareness (John 10:10...

See Truth John 10:10

60-69 (Sixties) Female

"My arthritis is normal aging; expecting healing at my age is presumptuous and selfish."

LIE: Too old for healing. TRUTH: Caleb took mountains at 85; God restores years. Joshua 14:10-12

See Truth Joel 2:25

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Male

"Suffering through this sickness brings me closer to God than healing would."

LIE: Sickness brings me closer to God. TRUTH: God's NAME is 'the LORD who heals' - He wants you healthy AND close! Exodu...

See Truth Exodus 15:26

50-59 (Fifties) Female

"God won't heal me because I don't have enough faith."

LIE: Weak faith blocks healing. TRUTH: God's faithfulness isn't voided by your unbelief. (Romans 3:3)

See Truth Romans 3:3

60-69 (Sixties) Female

"God allowed this diabetes because I didn't take care of my body when I was younger."

LIE: I earned this disease. TRUTH: He does NOT punish according to iniquities. Psalm 103:10

See Truth Psalm 103:10-12

50-59 (Fifties) Male

"God is preparing me for something bigger through this illness"

LIE: God is preparing me through sickness. TRUTH: You're already blessed with ALL blessings in Christ—complete now. (E...

See Truth Ephesians 1:3

80-89 (Eighties) Female

"This chronic pain is my thorn in the flesh, like Paul's, to keep me humble."

LIE: Pain is my thorn to keep me humble. TRUTH: Paul's thorn was enemy attack he called a trial; Jesus gives Holy Spirit...

See Truth Galatians 4:13-14