A BLIND MAN / Expressions Of His Love

This is the 4^th of 6 devotions with the theme of

"Divine Healing"

A BLIND MAN
by
Rebecca Cooley

(Adapted from John 9:1-7)

Jesus and his disciples were walking along and they noticed a blind man on the side of the way. The disciples asked him, “Rabbi who sinned, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind?”

“It was not that this man or his parents sinned, but he was born blind in order that the workings of God should be manifested in him.”

Jesus then spat on the ground and made mud with his saliva and spread the mud over the man’s eyes. “Go wash in the Pool of Siloam.”

The man went to the pool and washed and received his sight.

What do you need from God today? Are you facing a sickness that has paralyzed you or blinded you? Do you know someone with challenges in their body that human knowledge and medical wisdom has not been able to touch?

This blind man received his sight as a praise to God. It was an opportunity for God to be glorified. Our physical challenges are opportunities for God to be glorified through His Son.

God doesn’t want to be begged. God wants to extend grace to us. And He wants to express His love to us. Our healing is a praise to God. When we put that into perspective, we are walking in the expression of God’s love. It is the love walk of the Messiah to heal us.

Father, I take John 9:3 as a kingdom principal in my life. When I need healing, the first words I will speak upon awakening in the morning, will be,

“My healing is a praise to You!

I praise You by being healed in my body.

Your healing power is working in me now.

By Your stripes I am healed!”

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EXPRESSIONS OF HIS LOVE

(Adapted from John 9:1-7)

Verse 1:

Old blind beggar

Go and wash thy eyes

The pool of Siloam

Victory lies

You know I guess

He was glad that day

When Jesus passed his way

The Lord said, go and tell no one

Of the things that I have done

It’s just something I can do

To express my love to you

Chorus:

An expression of His love

He bore a rugged tree

An expression of His love

He died for you and me

Rose again, ascended away

Said I’m coming back someday

And He sends healing from above

An expression of His love

Verse 2:

Five thousand, they were there that day

To learn of Jesus and His ways

You know I guess that they all knew

What this Jesus love can do

Oh just five little loaves of bread

O what a multitude He fed

They said Jesus be our king

That wasn’t the reason why

He did all those things

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LOVE WANTS TO HEAL YOU / I Want To; I Will

This is the 3^rd in a series of 6 devotions with the theme of

“Divine Healing”

LOVE WANTS TO HEAL YOU
by
Rebecca Cooley

(Adapted from Matthew 8:2; Luke 19:41-43)

When Jesus walked on the earth, the lepers and the blind called out to him and he healed them. Jesus still lives and is at the Father’s right hand making intercession for us, talking to our Father about us! How much more will he heal us now as intercessor beside his Father? I encourage you to believe the love that is able and available to heal you. I encourage you to believe that he wants to heal you more than you want to be healed. If you will give him a legal right by believing, he will heal you.

Lord, how can I believe? Help my unbelief! Help me to receive Your love and Your healing power.

Child, what do you want me to do for you? Receive whatever you need from me. Your faith and your trust in me will work effectively in your heart. I want to heal you and as you walk with me, you will develop confidence that this is so. Walk closely with me and receive all that you need and then bless others.

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I WANTS TO, I WILL

(Adapted from Matthew 8:2; Luke 19:41-43)

Verse 1

I heard about this man

Who opens blinded eyes and they can see

And here I stand before Him,

I can’t see, but I can speak, so I say

I know that You can heal me, if You will,

And I wait

To hear these words fall upon my ear

Like the sweetest chime

Chorus

I want to, I will,

I know that You can heal me if You will,

He said, “I want to, I will”

I know that You can heal me,

I know that You can heal me, I want to, I will

Bridge 1

As long as I live, through all eternity,

I will never forget the words I spoke to Him,

And the words He spoke to me,

Playing over and over again in my head

Bridge 2

And if you doubt that it’s true,

Remember the stripes

That He bore for me and you

His actions spoke louder than words,

Falling on your ear, like the sweetest chime

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THE SELFLESSNESS KEY TO DIVINE HEALING / Love Conquers All

This is the 2^nd in a series of 6 devotions with the theme of

“Divine Healing”

THE SELFLESSNESS KEY TO DIVINE HEALING
by
Rebecca Cooley

(Adapted from Job 42:10; Ephesians 6:8)

The story of Job is probably the oldest key in the Bible to divine healing. His life seemed to be a disaster until the day he prayed for his friends. That day was a turning point in his life. If Job’s mind had been on himself, he would have missed the opportunity for the greatest blessing of his life. He was healed physically, emotionally and mentally because he concerned himself with the needs of others. The fate of others was more important to him than his own fate. You can read the end of Job to see how his attitude moved the heart of God. Job received double blessings for his troubles. He passed the test.

If it is healing that you need, find someone that needs healing and pray for them. If it is deliverance from a certain bondage that you need, look for someone who needs to be freed from the grips of the enemy and pray for them. If it is money or something tangible that you need, sow a tangible seed into someone’s life and then God will have a legal right to supply all your need.

Every good deed that a man does, the Lord will do the same for him.

Father, thank you for recording this old, old account of Job’s life. I believe that I can pattern my attitude after this ancient man’s attitude who passed every test. I can get the same results that he had – double for my trouble.

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LOVE CONQUERS ALL

(Adapted from Job 42:10; Ephesians 6:8)

Verse

Satan had some plans 
But when Job prayed for his friends,
God turn it around for Job

And he got the double for his trouble, And he got the double for his trouble

Satan has some plans 
But when you pray for your friends,
God will turn it around for you

And you’ll get the double for your trouble,
And you’ll get the double for your trouble

Chorus

Love conquers all 
So it’s time I get my mind off of myself

Love conquers all 
So I’ll do something for somebody else

I will do something for somebody else

Bridge

I will pray for my friends 
I will pray for my enemies 
I will bless those who despitefully use

And Lord You will turn it around for me 
Lord You will turn it around for me

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CHECK LIST FOR HEALING / Like The Morning

This is the 1^st in a series of 6 devotions with the theme of

“Divine Healing”

CHECK  LIST FOR HEALING
by
Rebecca Cooley

(Adapted from Isaiah 58)

There is a connection between forgiveness and healing. We know that God is sovereign and his thoughts are superior to any reasoning that we may have about healing. In other words, God can heal whom He pleases, when He pleases. But are there sometimes conditions to healing? We all know people who are healed that do not seem to meet any criteria whatsoever. And we also know those who seem to have the faith to believe and yet fall short of a complete healing.

When I am in need of the healing power of God to transform the cells in my body and cause them to be aware of the blood of Jesus and respond to the authority of the cross and there seems to be something hindering that process, I can go to Isaiah 58. This Scripture serves as a check list for healing:

• Free those who are wrongly imprisoned
• Don't overwork and underpay those who work for you
• Let the oppressed go free
• Break every enslaving yoke and remove the chains that bind people
• Share your food with the hungry
• Provide shelter for the homeless
• Give clothes to those who need them
• Do not hide yourself from relatives who need your help
• Stop pointing the finger of blame at others
• Help those people who are in trouble

Isaiah said if I meet these criteria, restoration will come. If I can get my mind off of me and concern myself with this list, my light will break forth like the morning. My wounds will heal quickly and I will be led forward with the glory of God as my rear guard. The Lord will quickly answer my call and restore my strength.

It is important to understand that we do not earn healing by checking off these things. Jesus did pay a precious price for our healing. But there is a cycle of grace. We do not have faith because we have works but we have works as a result of faith. It is important that we extend to other the same grace which we have received. The forgiveness we have received is unmerited and we extend unmerited forgiveness to others and the cycle of grace continues. We receive from God and we give to others. Isaiah’s checklist helps us continue the cycle of grace.

Father, I continue in the cycle of Your grace. I make a decision today to pay attention to the checklist in Isaiah. And I thank you for the benefits of making your agenda my own.

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LIKE THE MORNING

(Adapted from Isaiah 58)

Verse

Loose the bonds of wickedness

Undo the bands of the yoke

Let the oppressed go free

Break every enslaving yoke

Divide your bread with the hungry

Bring the homeless poor into your house

When you see the naked, cover them,

Hide not yourselves from your needy relatives

Chorus

Then your light break forth like the morning, like the morning

Then your healing, your restoration shall spring forth speedily

Bridge

Your justice and right standing with God 
Shall go before you,

Shall go before you

Conducting you to peace and prosperity

And the glory of the Lord 
Shall be your rear guard

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ONE OF THE TEN / Thank Him

This is a special Thanksgiving Theme Devotion And Video Presentation

ONE OF THE TEN
by
Rebecca Cooley

Luke 17:12-19)

Jesus was coming! We called, “Master, have mercy on us!” We were lepers and outcasts so we didn’t get much news on the outskirts of Samaria where we lived. But we had heard that the Messiah was near and we were watching for him. I knew if I could just get close to Him, I would be made whole.

He heard us shouting and called, “Go at once and show yourselves to the priests!” I ran following the others. I could feel my skin changing even as I ran! His very words are healing me! By the time we got to the priests, we all looked at each other and couldn’t stop laughing and hugging each other. Our skin was clean! We stood for the longest time marveling over ourselves. The priests and others had many questions. But we all just wanted to go home. It had been so long since we had seen our families. I pulled back from the others and as much as wanted to go home, I wanted to see Him again, the One who had made me whole. I ran as fast as my feet would carry me.

I fell at his feet and gratitude poured out of me. I cried and thanked him. The Messiah reached down and pulled me up. “Were not there ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Get up and go on your way. Your faith has restored your health.” As I walked away, I couldn’t take my eyes off of my hands and arms. Not only were they clean but they were now whole!

Because this one leper returned with praise and thankfulness, he was given more than the other nine. The

others were healed but this one was made whole. He received back body parts that had been eaten away with the disease. When we are thankful, we get an upgrade.

Lord, I am thankful for healing, for correction, for grace and mercy, for you working powerfully in my life. I come like this leper and fall at your feet with honor and adoration at the wonder of who you are.

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THANK HIM

Devotion: One of the Ten

(Luke 17:12-19)

Verse 1:

Ten lepers came to Jesus,

Their bodies racked with pain and decay

Jesus had compassion on them;

He touched them and they were cleansed

Verse 2:

The ten went on their way

And they had not gone very far

Til one of them was overwhelmed

And then looking back he left their company

He said friends, don’t you wait up for me

Chorus:

I’ve just got to go back and thank Him 
For all He’s done for me

He cleansed my body and soul 
And I know that I know

I’ve just got to go back and thank Him

Verse 2:

Jesus asked where are the other nine

Didn’t they come back with you

Then he touched him again
And not only was he cleansed

But the parts that had been missing 
Were there

He was made whole; 
He was the one who had said

Ending:

He cleansed my body and soul

He made me every wit whole

I’ve just got to go back and thank him (repeat 3 times)

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DAILY DECLARATIONS OF FORGIVENESS / The Windows of Heaven are Open

This is the 6^th in a series of 6 devotions with the theme
“Forgiveness”

DAILY DECLARATIONS OF FORGIVENESS
by
Rebecca Cooley

(Adapted from James 5:16; Mark 11:25)

I declare the windows of heaven are open over my family! The blessings of God come to us daily in measures we cannot contain! We receive daily from God!

How can I make these bold statements? I have permission to declare the Word of God and believe for manifestations of His Word when I walk in His precepts. This includes forgiving on a daily basis – an hourly basis – forgiving and walking in an attitude of forgiveness constantly.

I have observed someone standing for healing. The healing is essential for preservation of life. She reads the Word and confesses healing scriptures. She reads all the right books and comes into agreement with those who believe. She speaks positively over herself and does not speak doubt or unbelief. She is doing everything right but healing has not manifested.

I wonder if this believer would examine her life, would she find little unforgivenesses that hinder her belief system? I know I have to forgive constantly. If I talk about an inconvenience, an aggravation or an offense after the fact, I am instilling unforgiveness and giving it a root to take hold in my life. I challenge you to speak over the thought of unforgiveness that comes up today, whether it be recent or something from the past and declare forgiveness over it.

If the hairdresser is running late and you have to wait, don’t complain. Speak forgiveness over her. If the clerk at the convenience store won’t take your debit card because your purchase was not over $5.00, don’t get mad at her. Forgive her and her boss and the person who made that policy. If a Jehovah Witness knocks on your door, don’t slam the door in his face. Don’t get mad at him for having a different idea of eternity than you. Don’t discuss his unbelief with others. Forgive him for being misled and pray that God will cross his path.

Father, I forgive and I let offenses drop today. I leave these and let them go. I forgive major mountainous offenses and I walk in forgiveness for little daily aggravations today. I walk in this mindset every minute of the day. I declare that the windows of heaven are open over my family and blessings are pouring out on us! I forgive and I am healed. I forgive, the windows of heaven are open.

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THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN ARE OPEN

(Adapted from James 5:16; Mark 11:25)

The process of humility, the process of humility

I forgive, I am forgiven, I forgive and I am healed

Forgiveness is in the atonement, healing is in the atonement too (repeat)

I receive everything you have for me, I forgive,

The windows of heaven are open . . .

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THE SCOPE OF FORGIVENESS / Forgive

This is the 5^th in a series of 6 devotions 
with the theme

“Forgiveness”

THE SCOPE OF FORGIVENESS
by
Rebecca Cooley 

(Adapted from Mark 11:25)

Have you ever considered the scope of forgiveness? Forgiveness is a process of releasing someone or something from your disapproval. This process involves letting go and dropping offenses and removing them from the mind and heart. We usually think of exercising forgiveness by great measures. Many people had to forgive the investor in New York who invested their money illegally. Divorcing couples must forgive each other even in the mist of ending their marriage. Even a child must work through the process of forgiveness when he has been violated. Certainly all of these issues have to be carried to the Cross and covered with grace to process forgiveness.

Daily offenses must also be carried to the Cross. A dozen offenses could come up in one day to require me to forgive that are just as critical to my wellbeing as the major offenses stated above. The man who hurries to the door in front of me at Walmart and doesn’t hold the door needs to be forgiven. The person who disagrees with me or embarrasses me in front of people must be forgiven. I forgive the person who jumps in a parking space before me and I prefer them.

We also must consider that there are times when we need to forgive ourselves for taking offense when there was no real wrongdoing against us. This would involve keeping quiet and not speaking anything. If someone does something that I do not approve of, I forgive by not voicing my opinion or dislike. By my silence, my spirit is instructing my flesh to behave and forgive!

Father, I want to move mountains. I want my prayers answered and my requests granted. I want your power working and moving in my life. This morning I receive the revelation that forgiveness is the easiest and fastest way to receiving your grace and power in my life. Thank you for the grace today to forgive.

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FORGIVE

(Adapted from Mark 11:25)

Verse:

Have you been wronged?

Do you feel violated

Have you been wronged?

Do you feel agitated

Forgive, forgive

Chorus:

I forgive, I stand forgiven,

I forgive I stand forgiven

Ending:

The windows of heaven are open

The windows of heaven are open

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