I understand "faith in Jesus" or "saving faith in Jesus" to mean that I trust him. He doesn't promise me wealth; just food, clothing and shelter (see Matthew 6:33). He doesn't always heal me of every disease if I trust him (see Paul's thorn). And misery is not and indication of sin (see Job).
God gave me mental illness because I wanted to be a Christian like those in the Bible. And, as the first step I needed to be humbled. I have asked him to remove this disease. He has not done that yet. Andy Stanley's In the Meantime: A purpose and a promise http://yourmove.is/episode/ep2-a-purpose-and-a-promise/ revealed to me that I do not have to feel inferior to others because of my weakness. Jesus told Paul that the affliction Jesus gave him was intentional. In order that, Jesus could pour his strength through Paul. My mental illness is my weakness so that Jesus can pour his strength through me. Everyone has weakness. And Jesus can pour his strength through all.
Those who deal with mental Illness, and those in the Church who deal with mental illness, especially, can receive rejection from others, including others in the Church. Like racism and sexism, this rejection comes from ignorance and fear.
Let's talk. And then walk the talk.
Together.
What do you have to say?
God gave me mental illness because I wanted to be a Christian like those in the Bible. And, as the first step I needed to be humbled. I have asked him to remove this disease. He has not done that yet. Andy Stanley's In the Meantime: A purpose and a promise http://yourmove.is/episode/ep2-a-purpose-and-a-promise/ revealed to me that I do not have to feel inferior to others because of my weakness. Jesus told Paul that the affliction Jesus gave him was intentional. In order that, Jesus could pour his strength through Paul. My mental illness is my weakness so that Jesus can pour his strength through me. Everyone has weakness. And Jesus can pour his strength through all.
Those who deal with mental Illness, and those in the Church who deal with mental illness, especially, can receive rejection from others, including others in the Church. Like racism and sexism, this rejection comes from ignorance and fear.
Let's talk. And then walk the talk.
Together.
What do you have to say?
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