Welcome, dear friends to another episode of a God night's sleep.
It's truly heartwarming to reconnect with you all. I extend my deepest gratitude for your patience in waiting for a new episode upload. I've been undergoing a period of recovery following a surgery, an experience that has profoundly inspired tonight's theme.
As I navigate my own journey of healing, I am reminded of the challenges many of us face – not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. To those who find themselves grappling with illness, heartache, or uncertainty, know that you're not alone. please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find solace and strength in the midst of your struggles, and may this episode serve as a source of comfort and rejuvenation for your weary soul.
Find a comfortable position, whether it's lying down in bed or sitting in a cozy chair. Close your eyes gently, and take a deep breath in... and exhale slowly. Let go of the tension in your body, allowing yourself to sink deeper into relaxation with each breath.
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Host: As we begin our journey towards healing, let's bring our attention to the present moment. Feel the weight of your body on the surface beneath you. Notice any sensations – the rise and fall of your chest with each breath, the gentle beating of your heart, the subtle warmth flowing through your limbs.
Inhale deeply through your nose, feeling the air fill your lungs, and exhale slowly through your mouth, releasing any tension you may be holding onto. Let's do this a few more times, allowing each breath to deepen your state of relaxation.
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Now, envision yourself surrounded by a soft, warm light – a light filled with love, compassion, and healing energy. With each inhale, imagine this light entering your body, filling every cell with its soothing presence. And with each exhale, release any tension, any pain, any lingering worries that you may be holding onto.
Now, close your eyes and imagine yourself standing in a vast, ancient forest. The air is cool and refreshing, and the scent of pine and earth fills your senses. With each step you take, you feel a sense of grounding and connection to the earth beneath your feet.
As you continue through the forest, you come upon a winding path, dappled with sunlight filtering through the canopy above. Follow this path deeper into the heart of the forest, feeling a sense of peace and serenity enveloping you with every step.
Along the way, you encounter a gentle stream meandering through the trees, its crystal-clear waters sparkling in the sunlight. Sit down beside the stream and dip your hands into the cool water, feeling its cleansing energy wash over you.
As you sit by the stream, you notice a small, secluded clearing nearby. Stand up and make your way toward this clearing, feeling a sense of anticipation building within you.
When you reach the clearing, you find yourself surrounded by towering trees, their branches reaching up toward the sky like outstretched arms. In the center of the clearing stands a majestic oak tree, its branches swaying gently in the breeze.
Approach the oak tree and place your hand upon its rough, weathered bark. Feel the strength and resilience of the tree beneath your fingertips, drawing upon its ancient wisdom and power.
With a deep breath, close your eyes and visualize roots extending from the soles of your feet, sinking deep into the earth below. Feel yourself connecting with the energy of the earth, drawing upon its healing power to nourish and replenish your body, mind, and spirit. <7:45>
As you stand beneath the oak tree, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the forest, know that you are held and supported by the natural world around you. Allow yourself to surrender to the healing energy of this sacred place, knowing that you are safe, loved, and deeply cherished.
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When you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take in the beauty of the forest surrounding you. Carry the sense of peace and tranquility you have found here with you as you return to the present moment, knowing that you can always return to this place of healing whenever you need to find solace and renewal.
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Host: Let's turn to the scriptures now for words of comfort and guidance. In Psalm 147:3, we find comfort in these words: "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Take a moment to reflect on this promise – the promise of divine healing, of restoration, of renewal.
Jeremiah 30:17: But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’
Jeremiah 33:6: Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of prosperity and security.
Psalm 6:2: Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.
Psalm 41:3: The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.
Psalm 103:2-3: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,
Psalm 147:3: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Proverbs 17:22: A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
James 5:15: And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick,and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
1 Peter 2:24: He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed.
3 John 1:2: Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
"Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." ~ Jeremiah 17:14
"Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven." ~ James 5:14-15
"He said, “If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.” ~ Exodus 15:26
"Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you…" Exodus 23:25
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." ~ Isaiah 41:10
"Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." ~ Isaiah 53:4-5
"But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD" ~ Jeremiah 30:17
god restores health
“See now that I myself am he! There is no god besides me. I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded and I will heal, and no one can deliver out of my hand." ~ Deuteronomy 32:39
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place." ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14-15
"You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back." ~ Isaiah 38:16-17
"I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the LORD. “And I will heal them.” ~ Isaiah 57:18-19
"Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security." ~ Jeremiah 33:6
"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." ~ 3 John 1:2
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." ~ Philippians 4:19
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." ~ Revelations 21:4
Exodus 15:26
"Saying, 'If you will diligently listen to the voice of the LORD your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, your healer.'"
Psalms 30:2
"O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me."
Psalms 42:11
"Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God."
Jeremiah 30:17
"For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the LORD, because they have called you an outcast: 'It is Zion, for whom no one cares!'"
Matthew 4:23-24
"And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them."
God’s Promise to Heal
Exodus 23:25
You shall serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from among you.
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Psalm 41:1-3
Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him; the Lord protects him and keeps him alive; he is called blessed in the land; you do not give him up to the will of his enemies. The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.
Psalm 103:2-5
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Psalm 146:8
The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous.
Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Bible Verses about Healing - Psalm 147:3 - Bible Lyfe
Isaiah 38:16-17
You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back.
Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 57:18-29
“I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the LORD. “And I will heal them.”
Jeremiah 30:17
For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 33:6
Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of prosperity and security.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Luke 4:18
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.
Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
Healing through God’s Wisdom
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Proverbs 17:22
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 4:20-22
My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.
Bible Verses about Healing - 1 Peter 2:24 - Bible Lyfe
Healing through Jesus’ Crucifixion
Isaiah 53:5
But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.
Romans 5:6-8
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Colossians 2:13-14
And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.
Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree."
1 Peter 2:24
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
Bible Verses about Healing - Psalm 30:4 - Bible Lyfe
Prayers for Healing
These prayers for healing serve as intimate conversations with God, seeking His divine intervention and comfort during times of physical, emotional, or spiritual distress. They embody a profound faith in His power to restore, mend, and rejuvenate, offering comfort and strength to the weary and afflicted. Offer these Biblical prayers for healing to God in your time of need.
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.
Psalm 6:2
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.
Psalm 30:4
Oh Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.
Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
James 5:14-15
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
Bible Verses about Healing - Jeremiah 17:4 - Bible Lyfe
Comfort During Suffering
During moments of suffering, believers find comfort in the promises of Scripture, knowing that God's presence is a constant source of refuge and strength. This divine comfort, rooted in verses like Psalm 34:18 where the Lord is near to the brokenhearted, provides Christians with hope and assurance of His unchanging love and purpose even in the midst of life's trials.
Psalms 34:18
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Isaiah 57:18-19
I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal him.
Romans 5:3-5
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.
Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
Bible Verses about Healing - 2 Corinthians 4:17 - Bible Lyfe
Biblical Examples of Healing
Matthew 9:35
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
Matthew 10:1
And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.
Mark 5:34
And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”
Luke 6:19
And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
Bible Verses about Healing - Psalm 23:4 - Bible Lyfe
Healing Fear and Anxiety
The Bible is replete with verses addressing the challenges of anxiety and fear, emphasizing God's promise to bestow peace upon those who seek Him. Through its teachings, believers are reminded of God's enduring commitment to transform their anxieties into a tranquility that only Christ can offer, showcasing His profound love and understanding for every emotional and spiritual struggle faced.
Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 54:17
No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
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Host: Now, repeat after me, either silently or out loud, these affirmations of healing:
"I am deserving of healing, both physically and emotionally."
"I release any resentment or anger that no longer serves me."
"- I release any pain or negativity that no longer serves me.
"I am surrounded by love and support on my journey towards healing."
- I am worthy of healing and wholeness.
- I embrace forgiveness and compassion towards myself and others.
I embrace forgiveness and let go of the past."
- My body is a vessel of healing energy, restoring me to perfect health.
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Host: Feel the truth of these affirmations resonating within you, filling you with a sense of peace and inner strength. Allow yourself to fully surrender to the healing process, trusting in its gentle power to transform and uplift you.
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Host: As we prepare to conclude our meditation, take a moment to express gratitude for this time of healing and reflection. Know that you can return to this space whenever you need to find solace and comfort.
[Host: This concludes tonight's episode. If you enjoyed this, please subscribe, rate and share this podcast. Until next time have a God night's sleep, sweet dreams.
