Prayers for Healing : Do They Work?

As Christians, we are taught from a young age that we should pray for things that we want. That, of course, isn’t the only reason to pray. But, we are told by family and clergy that if we want something badly enough, and we pray with God in our heart, our prayers will be answered. Is this a healthy activity when faced with the possibility of death due to illness?

Many studies have been done to see if prayers can actually increase the possibility of someone recovering from an illness. Unfortunately, it seems that prayer doesn’t actually increase the chances of a speedy recovery. So, should we be teaching our children to ask God for something when it is obvious that he doesn’t intercede in this way?

I believe in god. I believe in Jesus Christ. And, I believe that prayer is an important part of one’s faith. But, we shouldn’t preach the power of intercessory prayer when the evidence points towards its inefficacy. After all, what could be more damaging to one’s faith than seeing one’s prayers go unanswered as a loved one dies in a hospital bed. Good Christians die from some of the most brutal and painful diseases. How can we reconcile this with a loving, forgiving God?

Well, simple. God doesn’t intercede. Its that simple. If he did intercede, what kind of world would we live in? Would it contain the same mystery and beauty? a world in which all things are decided by who prays the most would be a boring, and dangerous, world to love in. God doesn’t want us to live in this type of world. We need the brutality of life to appreciate the good. To appreciate paradise when we arrive.

So, where does that leave us when it comes to prayer, especially prayers for healing? God hears us. We shouldn’t stop praying. But, we should stop asking for things he won’t deliver. Instead, when a loved one is sick, we should ask God to watch over us, comfort us, give us peace, and let us understand the complexity and hardship of the world.

We need to stop telling our kids that prayer is the only answer to getting what we need. In stead, lets be honest with them. Lets tell them that prayer is a chance to talk with god, to come to understanding and a stronger faith. Life may be cruel, but God has his plans for each and every one of us. I’ll pray for you, if you pray for me.

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