Medication vs. God’s power

Medication is under God's power. The fact that people are able to put together substances that will heal people or minimize symptoms, is only through the grace of God. The fact that these substances help you, even 80%, is a clear indication that there is a physical aspect to your problems. If this were all in your head, the medications would not help. Part of your situation is physical illness.

God can heal through medicine, doctor's care or through His own means, but it is all healing form God.

Are you getting some theraphy through a Christain counselor in addition to the medications? I think that may be very helpful to you.

Brother...the hardest thing that you may ever do...face the things in your past...if you don't, this anxiety could continue forever....

also...there is a story about a man who couldn't swim, it began to rain until it began to flood and a man came by and said, "Come it will be flooding if you stay here." but the man replied, "No, god will save me," and soon this man was on is second floor...another man with a canoe came by and said "hop in." The man replied, "no, God will save me." Finally, a helicopter fly over and saw him on his roof, they threw down a safety device but he said finally, "God will save me!" Sadly, this man died...when he got to heaven, he asked God..."why didn't you save me?" he replied to his creation, "I sent three people to help you, why didn't you take me up on my saving you?"

This isn't to bash you...this is simply to say, God sends us to doctors for healing also...

I hope this makes sense, it feels random....

Hey Rockwell ,

I've got a differing perspective on this .

I don't see modern medicine as " God's grace ".

To me the healings that are " God given do " not depend on human technology .

Though " all things are of God " , the works of God , as those performed by Christ and his disciples , have their own unique signature .

If physical means are utilized , it appears to be more consistent , that they would be from what has been created , rather than manufactured .

If I were in your situation , I would study up on " natural remedies " which may be used instead of pharmaceuticals . But that's only my opinion .

On a spiritual note , I would say your attacks being linked to being publicly scrutinized , together with your claim that The Lord's calling is undeniable in your mind ; this is to teach you not to use " people acceptance " , as a substitute for God's acceptance .

People acceptance is based on outward things .

God's acceptance is based on inward things .

Not that God accepts any man's person .

But in terms of establishing a basis for a good conscience .

First of all -

Consider and embrace the importance of being a good witness to God .

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. <-----> 2nd Timothy 2:15

Then recognize and receive a good witness to yourself .

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity . <-----> Titus 2:7

And once this is effectual , then we're prepared to be a good witness to others .

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. <----> 1st Timothy 6:12

This is a proven course of action among the saints and servants of God .

May The Lord Jesus Be Pleased To Bless !

wm

Ok I'm going to give it to you straight .First of all ,you have to stop blaming God for your problems.That will just makes Him angry because you are lying about Him.Maybe your parents are partially to blame but God definitely does NOT make people mentally ill.

You're going to have to either seek divine healing by seeking out a minister who has the gift of healing (most ministers don't know how to effectively pray for healing) or you are going to have to find a competent psychological therapist.You are reporting childhood problems and severe feelings of insecurity that can cause the anxiety you have.The medicine you are taking is not only not working well but it also will never cure the CAUSE of your symptoms.Therapy using psychology or preferably hypnosis to deal with your subconscious fears, can sharply reduce and most probably cure your problems.

I do not think that "Evangelical Pastor" has a clue what he is talking about, and I doubt very much if he is a pastor of any kind!! Please do not heed his "advice".

God can heal you in many different ways. It is also sometimes God's choice that we should suffer with problems for His glory. That doesn't always make sense, but then, to our flawed, human minds, God's ways do not always make sense to us. The problem lies not with God, but with our limited understanding.

No one but a doctor who has been treating you and who knows your history is in a position to comment on your medications! None of us should play "armchair psychologist" based on a few sentences you have written online! Generalized ideas and opinions are one thing, but IMHO "Pastor" has crossed the line and dispensing advice that could be damaging to you.

I agree with Evangelical Pastor...God does not cause our problems ...being a seminary student, this is something I have come to understand differently than the general Christian public and it's something that has freed me to a more loving, trusting relationship with God.
If God causes problems that are harmful, negative, and hurtful, then doesnt that make GOd seem sorta cruel? No wonder people shy away from a relationship with God.
I DO believe GOd uses these negative, painful situations for a greater purpose but I dont think he causes them for a greater purpose. That's not the loving God the Bible has revealed.

I myself have taken medication for anxiety in the past (6 yrs ago). It was helpful to me to help me be more stabilized so that I could be more rational about the real problems going on. Anxiety can make you feel so irrational and out of control (Which I believe has a huge impact on chemical balances in the brain) and medication can help bring you to a point of stability. I sought the support of a Christian counselor, friends, and spent a lot of time in prayer, reflection, solitude, and in my Bible. I haven't had anxiety problems since then and when I believed GOd had healed me, my psychiatrist weaned me off the medication. With medications, sometimes I think our minds need to be stabilized in order to deal with things in a way that is going to be effective. Then we can head down the journey of healing with God's guidance (whether that be through healing prayer, counseling, etc).

Is your doctor a christian?? If you go to church, have you talked to your pastor about this?? I believe that God heals throught the miracles of modern medicine, but some of these miracles are prescribed without necessity, but instead for pharmacutical company kickbacks...that unequally yoked thing in the Bible...I believe that applies to more than just your mate...also your business partner (if you have one), your doctor, your lawyer (good luck with this one..ok, then pray hard for it)...I take medication that is probably one that you are on or have tried...I take it for a co occuring condition of anxiety & depression that I created due to my addiction to alcohol and drugs (cocaine)...to think that I actually self induced this kind of stuff is just lovely isn't it? Anyway, my doctor is a christian and he is also medically certified in addictions so I feel I am in pretty good hands. I just wanted to know that I relate and how I have dealt with such a thing. I have settled to the fact that I may have to be on this stuff the rest of my life in order to function properly.