Many years ago, Time magazine published the results of a survey that asked over a thousand adults about their beliefs regarding prayer and illness. The survey found that 82% of participants believe in the healing power of personal prayer, and 73% believe praying for someone else can help cure that person's illness.

When asked about God's role in healing, 77% said they believe God sometimes intervened to cure people who have serious illness. in Matthew 17:1, Mark 9:14, and Luke 9:38, we read the account of a man bringing his demonized son to the disciples to be healed. They couldn't cast it out, so the man brought him to Jesus and asked Him if He could do anything, to have compassion and help him and Jesus replied, "IF you can BELIEVE, all things are possible to him who believes."

This story line reveals that it wasn't a lack of compassion or whether or not Jesus could do anything --- but,... CAN YOU BELIEVE --- all things are possible to him who believes. Mark 9:22-23. What we believe about Jesus and His ability to work in our lives is critical!... "

But without FAITH it is impossible to please HIM, for he who comes to God, MUST BELIEVE that He is-- and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6

This gospel account teaches that an atmosphere of prayer, and some fasting, and praise, provide an atmosphere of faith in God-- that brings deliverance.

-Dr. Don James