If you need to take meds for MH issues does it really mean you don't have enough faith to be healed?
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Having enough Faith
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jamesup7777
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I don't think it is a matter of not having enough faith. God is still in the healing business, however, God has provided us with various medications to help specific problems.
I would just say, don't stop praying for healing, but in the meantime, use medications your doctor recommends as long as he is qualified. You are not proving you have a lack of faith while you take current medications. Keep praying and keep taking...I hope some of that made sense.
God Bless
I would just say, don't stop praying for healing, but in the meantime, use medications your doctor recommends as long as he is qualified. You are not proving you have a lack of faith while you take current medications. Keep praying and keep taking...I hope some of that made sense.
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Definitely not. I agree with james. Do keep praying, but also take your medicine.
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Absolutely not. Do people who take medications for other health issues have faith issues? No.
Sometimes people just need medication. God can use doctors, medications, etc just as much as the miraculous. In fact, most of the time He chooses to use humans and medicines.
Sometimes people just need medication. God can use doctors, medications, etc just as much as the miraculous. In fact, most of the time He chooses to use humans and medicines.
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miss-a
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As the others have said, there is no problem with your faith reflected in taking medications for MH issues or any other issues. God is your Father in Heaven. He wants His kids healthy and able to function at their best. Meds are one way He achieves that.
Praying for you. And welcome to the forum! Do come back and let us know how you're doing.
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Praying for you. And welcome to the forum! Do come back and let us know how you're doing.
Blessings,
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Definitely not. I take meds and while I don't want to take them, the chemical imbalance in my body isn't giving me that option right now. That would be like saying someone who has diabetes or cancer doesn't have enough faith.
I agree with the posters above -- God gave us the ability to overcome these issues with medicine in addition to therapy, spiritual counseling, etc. I take advantage of every opportunity available for me to be well.
I agree with the posters above -- God gave us the ability to overcome these issues with medicine in addition to therapy, spiritual counseling, etc. I take advantage of every opportunity available for me to be well.
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Taking medication does not mean you don't have enough faith. I think some medications are God's way of helping people who are struggling with certain illnesses.
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I couldn't agree more with what has already been said. Taking medication is not a sign of weakness nor is it a lack of faith. Don't do yourself down! I think it is really brave to take medication, go to therapy etc., as it shows self-awareness and the fact that you are willing to do something about it.
God bless you always.
God bless you always.
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As someone who has gone the "faith" route and crashed/burned horribly from the experience, I would rather see you on meds. Eventually, I would like to be off meds and I hope you can be off meds, but that day may never come for me. Now, it may be because I do not have enough faith; I will readily admit that. But if I do try to go off medicines, it is going to be very gradually. Otherwise, I feel as if I am forcing God's hand/testing him.
And I don't feel like going back to that hellhole! Best of luck.
And I don't feel like going back to that hellhole! Best of luck.
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