John 11:4"  heard [this], He said, "This sickness is not to end in death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it."

Spending time in the Bible this morning, I had so many people on my heart. Women at church whose families are struggling with health struggles, women who I know have excruciating cancer, and my kids, who struggle with colds here and there. And even close family members who are so discouraged by their health struggles.

John 11:4 really touched my heart this morning. We live in a fallen, sick (literally) world. Where sin has had its hold on us since the beginning of time (Genesis 3). Sin has brought death, pain, sickness, sadness, depression, and so much more to this precious world.

But God.

Oh, but God!

We may live in a fallen world, but God created and planned a way to heal those broken hearts and bodies. He planned for Jesus to bring healing to the broken souls. Jesus came to save and heal the sick. While He does that in a physical sense sometimes, He offers healing that goes deeper – healing of the soul.

Healing comes in admitting that we are sinners and that we are broken, and need a Savior and Healer. Healing comes when we ask Jesus to forgive our sins and ask Him to become the Lord of our lives. Healing comes when we let go and take His lead.

Lazarus was used for a purpose. Your life has a purpose. Your journey has a purpose.

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Your Monday Moment

Take a moment today to listen to or read John 11:1- 46

Take heart, your journey has a purpose!