Dealing with Heart Disease.
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Understanding and Managing Heart Disease
Heart disease comes in two forms: that of the flesh and that of the spirit. Let's focus on physical heart disease for a moment. In 1999, I suffered three massive heart attacks. A doctor pronounced me dead, but by the grace of God, I survived to continue my ministry. Despite recovery, the disease remained.
Living with heart disease is challenging, often invisible to others. Many can't see the fatigue, pain, or depression it brings. It's a silent killer, much like cancer, often showing no outward signs. Nights without sleep and unpredictable pains are my reality. Friends sometimes distance themselves, unable to handle the situation, but my wife, Juanita, remains my constant support. Her encouragement is reminiscent of how Jesus sent his disciples in pairs to support each other.
In facing this disease, I turned to the Bible for answers. My first question to God was, "Why me?" The response I found was clear: suffering for one's faith is a chance to glorify God. As 2 Corinthians 12:9 says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I accepted that challenge.
My second question was about continuing my ministry. The answer lay in God's grace, as 1 Corinthians 15:10 reveals: "By the grace of God, I am what I am." Unlike some beliefs, I embraced medical help alongside my faith, trusting God with each step.
Learning from the story of Job, who was tested yet remained steadfast, I found strength. This allowed me to focus not on the fear of death, but on living fully and letting the joy of the Lord be my strength.
Here are key lessons I've learned in dealing with heart disease:
1. Live Fully: Don’t allow the disease to rule your life.
2. Embrace Grace: Accept God's grace as sufficient for you.
3. Have Faith: Trust God through pain and suffering.
4. Believe in Purpose: Know there's a reason for your struggle.
5. Show God's Power: Demonstrate what God can do.
6. Be a Witness: Testify to His majesty and power.
7. Rebuke Infirmity: Stand firm against the disease.
8. Stand Firm: Trust in God's word.
9. Overcome Fear: Focus on the soul rather than the body alone.
10. Read the Word: Daily scripture brings comfort to the mind, body, and soul.
Prayer is powerful, but it aligns with God's will, as seen in Matthew 21:22 and Matthew 26:39. Trusting in God's plan is crucial.
Let's briefly consider the heart disease of the spirit. The world is filled with suffering, yet many are blind to spiritual decay. False teachings and moral decay are like a cancer eating away at humanity. As John 8:44-47 warns, many follow the lies of the devil, straying from God's truth.
Calls for peace and alliances among religions often ignore the truth of God's word. True peace comes from aligning with God, not through man-made solutions. Apostasy, or turning away from faith, leads to spiritual death. Understanding these signs warns us of the times we live in.
The Bible offers wisdom and guidance for both matters of the flesh and spirit, urging us to remain steadfast in faith and vigilant in our spiritual walk.
This reflection is but a glimpse into the depth of God's word, guiding us through both physical and spiritual trials. May we strive to live by His teachings and share His light in a world in need.
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