The Value of Prayer in Health Care
There is a lot of controversy around issues of prayer and health and I believe there will always be. Christians all around the world know and experience the power of prayer on a regular basis. Whether it be prayer for themselves or prayer for others we have a confidence knowing that the truths of God are steadfast. We know if God wishes to have a disease cured or a heartache mended, He can do it -- and we know that sometimes He has his reasons for not bringing that to pass.
There is much research to support the fact there is a very strong mind/body connection. What a person thinks can and does affect the way the body responds and the way the biochemistry changes. And if a person feels contentment and trust that people are supporting and praying for him/her then that is a great thing. And if that helps a person cope with a complicated event or situation, then the value of prayer has already revealed itself.
I do not discard the value of medicine and surgical interventions, prayer, holistic alternatives, compliments and integrative approaches to healing and wellness. I see all of these as valuable components of a greater whole--each bringing its own unique quality to the table of opportunity.
As diverse as the population is, so is the need to offer options for healing and wellness. The key to taking advantage and obtaining the optimum opportunity for healing and wellness is to approach it with an open mind and an acceptance that what may work for one may not work for another and that is ok. It doesn't mean it is wrong. It is what it is -- a potential option, a choice.
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There is much research to support the fact there is a very strong mind/body connection. What a person thinks can and does affect the way the body responds and the way the biochemistry changes. And if a person feels contentment and trust that people are supporting and praying for him/her then that is a great thing. And if that helps a person cope with a complicated event or situation, then the value of prayer has already revealed itself.
I do not discard the value of medicine and surgical interventions, prayer, holistic alternatives, compliments and integrative approaches to healing and wellness. I see all of these as valuable components of a greater whole--each bringing its own unique quality to the table of opportunity.
As diverse as the population is, so is the need to offer options for healing and wellness. The key to taking advantage and obtaining the optimum opportunity for healing and wellness is to approach it with an open mind and an acceptance that what may work for one may not work for another and that is ok. It doesn't mean it is wrong. It is what it is -- a potential option, a choice.
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13 Comments:
Good to know medical person is suggesting prayer to heal the mind.
I would recommend Mantra meditation as well.
i have been practicing meditative yoga for long time and it has been very help full for pain and self cure.
This is very resourceful. I am strong beleiver in prayer and holistic approach to healing of all kinds.
I strongly believe in prayer,The prayers of the christians,I do believe has pulled me throught some very rough times.for 15 year's I have had heart disease,Diabties,neutrophy,thyroid disease,broke back.and other problems.but thank the Lord and prayers I am still here and going when I want.God bless all who reads this.
The Lord will work miracles if we just ask him.
james
Prayer has gotten me through 25 years of diabetes, several other medical problems and a kidney and a pancreas transplant. I'm still here and enjoying most days. I thank everyone who has prayed for me. I know it works.
MY HUSBAND DIED IN JANUARY 2005. PRAYER HELPED ME HEAL FROM THE SERIOUS GRIEF AND DEPRESSION CAUSED BY LOSING HIM. I KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT PRAYER WORKS! I CAN'T IMAGINE GOING THROUGH SUCH A LOSS WITHOUT PRAYER & PRAYER!! I'M GLAD TO HEAR THAT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IS SUGGESTING PRAYER!! THE TWO TOGETHER CAN MAKE AN AWESOME PAIR!!
SYLVIA
PTL for your insight and open mind as a medical professional! I have been on both ends of the miracle of healing prayer and can attest to the power of faith and prayer...although not exclusively...He has told us not to foolishly tempt Him!.I thank God for all of you, and if your mind is open, God is, has and will continue to use all medical professionals in a huge way!! Don't you realize He works through you?? God Bless!
god is almighty nnothing is imposible to him
I beleive in prayer, My mother-in-law was in the hospital, and the doctor came and told us she would not make it through the night. That is when the prayers really started, at six oclock am the next morning they came and told us that she had came awake and was asking for every one, and wanting something to eat, she lived another 10 years.
Fred Moore, NC
I am a living result that prayer works. I was diagnosed with asthma and allergies when I was two years old. Through the years of people praying for me I am being healed. I also know that God uses doctors. He gives them the knowledge and ability to know how to help people.
Prayer is just a way of setting a goal that you want to accomplish, and instead of an almighty god solving your problem, you try as hard as you can to solve it, but you credit god with fixing it, not yourself or the doctors that help. A study that was featured in the Washington Post showed that those who prayed before surgery actually had their condition worsen more than those who didnt pray. The real "Miracle" workers here are doctors, not a god.
We will all be praying for Scott. The Lord God works through those Doctors, and I wouldn't want to be you when judgement day comes. God Bless
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.
*Psalm 37:4
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