If Only...

June 14, 2017

Day 162: The Source Of Healing:
"Moses made a snake out of bronze and attached it to a pole. Then anyone who was bitten by a snake could look at the bronze snake and be healed." —Numbers 21:9

You know, I read something like that and I think, "If one can believe that, then what is so far fetched about believing in Native American or Greek/Roman myths. Why is the Bible the end all and be all of spiritual knowledge and guidance?

All of that said, it has little to do with Anderson's point for the day which is basically that in America we have lost touch with the source of healing (God) and have focused on the symbols (doctors, medical practices, etc.). "In America, many of our hospitals were founded by Jewish or Christian organizations. When they first started, they looked to God as the source of healing. But over the years, many of our most prestigious medical schools and hospitals have lost much of their faith-filled roots." He finds that to be "unfortunate for the patients who are there because medical science works best in conjunction with God's healing." He even alludes to research that has been done to "support the conclusion that prayer and faith have a positive effect on physical health and well being. These studies suggest that the disciplines of our faith should be a part of our modern medical treatment plan."

I can see his point. Having faith and believing affects one's attitude in a positive way and no one can really argue with the power of positive thinking. Whether that can be attributed to faith in God, or faith in the universe, or some higher power, there is an undeniable positive effect in maintaining hope, having faith, being grateful for what you have and believing you will receive what you are hoping for.

Now if we would only apply that power to our lives consistently without doubt or fear or whatever else it is that holds us back.  If only...