YAHWEH RAPHA

Yahweh Rapha means “The Lord who heals.”


Christ is our healer, in body, mind, emotions, soul, and spirit. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3 NIV)


As humans, we are susceptible to diseases in all of these areas. Christ can and will heal us, in His time. I find this scripture encouraging: "Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases ..." (Psalm 103:2-3 NIV)


Let’s look at each area. I’ve provided a sample prayer for each one for your consideration.


BODILY HEALER
"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds, we are healed." - Isaiah 53:5 NIV


Prayer: Christ Jesus, if it is according to your will, please heal my body and take away any and all physical ailments, and give me a healthy body.


MENTAL HEALER
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7 NIV


Prayer: Christ Jesus, if it is in accordance with your will, please heal my mind and take away all anxiety and worry. May I be mentally sharp and use my mind to serve you.


EMOTIONAL HEALER
"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18 NIV


Prayer: Christ Jesus, if it is in accordance with your will, please heal my emotions and lift my spirit, that I may better glorify your name and be an encouragement to your people.


SOUL HEALER
"He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake." - Psalm 23:3 NKJV


Prayer: Christ Jesus, if it is in accordance with your will, please heal my soul, and may my thoughts, desires, passions, and dreams all be in service to you.


SPIRIT HEALER
"And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." - Ezekiel 36:26 ESV
Prayer: Christ Jesus, if it is in accordance with your will, please heal my spirit, that my faith, hope, love, character, and perseverance all be in honor of you, my Savior and Master.


SUMMARY
These scriptures collectively emphasize the holistic healing that is found in Christ, covering physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and soulful aspects.


Note about Soul and Spirit: I had a question about this. Are they different? Here is a quote from someone much more knowledgeable than me.


“I’ve found it helpful to think of soul and spirit as your inner-life viewed from two sides. Your soul speaks of your inner-life in relation to your own experience: your mind, heart, will, and imagination. It also includes your thoughts, desires, passions, and dreams. But your spirit speaks of the same inner-life in relation to God: your faith, hope, love, character, and perseverance.” - Colin Smith, Senior Pastor, The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, Chicago. Founder and Teaching Pastor for Open the Bible.


Your aspiring servant, Daniel M.
November 22, 2023
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