DAY 28 | The LORD Who Heals You

He said, “If you will listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what he considers right, if you pay attention to his commands and obey all his laws, I will never make you suffer any of the diseases I made the Egyptians suffer, because I am Adonai Roph’ekha (The LORD Who Heals You).

Exodus 15:26

Pronunciation Reference: יְהוָה רֹפְאֶ֥ךָ

photography by Yousef Espanioly / calligraphy by Rita Ip

MUSIC

PRAYER

The LORD Who Heals Me, I praise You for the power and authority to create, destroy, restore, and resurrect lives, all in Your mighty hand.

Thank You that I am alive and well. Thank You for the miracles of healing in biblical times and nowadays. They reveal not only Your supernatural power, but also Your love and mercy.

Forgive me for neglecting to stay healthy and fit. Forgive me when I doubt Your ability or willingness to heal me or my loved ones.

Lord, make me an excellent steward of my well-being. Grant me wisdom and determination to always maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle and a joyful heart. Heal me of my physical, spiritual, and emotional sickness. Restore me to Your perfect design.

Because You are The LORD Who Heals Me, I declare that I am healed and made whole.

A few facts…

Adonai (YHWH, Yahweh, or Jehovah)Roph'ekha (Rophecha or Rofe'ekha) refers to the same title of God: יְהוָה רֹפְאֶ֥ךָ, which means "The LORD Who Heals You”.
Two of the Hebrew terms related to healing:
- Rophe (רוֹפֵא) means "healer" or "physician," commonly used to describe God's attribute as a healer.
- Rapha (רָפָא) means "healing" or "to make healthy," typically used as a verb to denote God's action of healing.
After three days of wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites were in urgent need of water. They found a river, but the water was too bitter to drink. God instructed Moses to throw a piece of wood into the water, purifying it and making it drinkable. Following this miracle, God declared Himself as Adonai Rophe'ekha. (Exodus 15:22-26)

SMILE & BREATHE

In a quiet and comfortable place, sit up straight, and release the tension in your neck, shoulders, and jaw.

Smile, for our Heavenly Father is omnipotent, and there is no illness He cannot heal. "Incurable" is merely an earthly term and concept.

Inhale slowly and gently, imagining yourself receiving His healing as you breathe in, first filling the lower part of your lungs, then the upper part.

Hold your breath for a few seconds, praising Him for His power to fully restore body, mind, and soul.

Exhale slightly slower than you inhaled, surrendering all your illnesses, discomforts, or weaknesses to Him.

Feel free to repeat these steps as needed to relax yourself.

Exercise 1:

TWO-WAY JOURNALING

Today, we will address our words to the LORD Who Heals You. Take a moment to reflect on what you would like to share with Him or seek His guidance on. Let us open ourselves to the leading of the Holy Spirit as we embark on this journey. Document your experience in your journal, capturing the profound insights and revelations that may unfold.

[Part 1]
Dear Father, the LORD Who Heals me…
[Part 2]
Dear child / (your name), …

• Thank Him for your health or for healing you

• Talk to Him about how you are taking care of your physical, emotional, or spiritual health

• Ask Him how He wants you to take better care of your health

• Are you supporting or taking care of someone who has a chronic condition? Talk to Him about your journey

• Talk to Him about any physical or emotional health issues you (or your loved ones) are struggling with. Be truthful and real, pour out all your fears, worries, anger, disappointment, shame, etc. He definitely wants to meet you there.

Check out Appendix 2 for more.

Exercise 2:

DECLARATION

He is the LORD Who Heals You. He can heal your body, mind, and soul. How do you integrate this truth into your everyday life? Craft your personal declaration that resonates with your current situation.

Because You are the LORD Who Heals Me, I declare I can / I will / I am…

Recite your declaration out loud to Him and to yourself. Repeat it a few times to strengthen your faith. Your faith can stir His heart and give you access to the impossible. Declare it as if it's already yours. "Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours" (Mark 11:24)

Thank you for joining me on Day 28 of HE. As we close, I want to declare that you are healthy and strong, both physically and spiritually, in accordance with John's prayer in 3 John 1:2.

Bonuses…

❶ My testimony. In 2021, our Heavenly Father graciously and miraculously healed me of an “incurable disease” that I’d been battling for over 20 years! I’m thankful to be chosen to testify of His love and healing power in such a visible way.

[view my testimony: Not An Instant Miracle]

❷ Healing scriptures to declare. Let’s rewind a bit to the days when I wasn’t healed yet. During a severe flare-up in 2020, I began to declare a list of scriptures whenever I felt physically terrible or spiritually weak. God's Word is an inexhaustible source of power, I felt His strength and His peace every time I read them aloud. Currently, I am declaring these scriptures every day with a friend who is battling cancer, it really keeps her faith strong and I can see her glowing with joy and hope when we declare God’s truth together.

[view Scripture-Based Healing Declarations]

*Just to be clear, God's word is not a magic spell for miracles. It’s the child-like faith He sees through our declarations that pleases Him and moves His heart.*

If you deem it appropriate, please share my testimony and/or Scripture-Based Healing Declarations with someone who may benefit from these resources.

Further study: