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A Simple Prayer, A Stubborn Pain, And Why Self-Forgiveness Matters
A Facebook Marketplace meet-up outside a Walgreens turned into a surprising moment of prayer, honesty, and healing. We share how a simple offer—can I pray for you?—opened the door for relief from back pain and revealed a deeper struggle most of us know too well: the heavy drag of guilt and the habit of not forgiving ourselves. What happens when physical pain collides with inner shame, and how does faith speak into both?
We walk through the story step by step: the message from Bill who could barely move, the bold ask for a “new back,” and the careful follow-up that uncovered why the pain wouldn’t fully let go. Along the way, we talk candidly about the spiritual mechanics of forgiveness, why self-reproach pretends to be humility, and how refusing mercy can keep us stuck. This isn’t theory; it’s the ground-level reality of ministry—meeting people where they are, praying with expectation, and inviting them to lay down old verdicts that no longer serve life.
You’ll hear how we approach healing with both compassion and clarity, why forgiveness is central to wholeness, and what practical steps help when relief is partial and doubts are loud. If you’ve wrestled with shame, if you’ve told yourself you don’t deserve to get better, or if you’re curious about how prayer can work in everyday places, this conversation offers both hope and a path forward.
Want to go deeper or invite us to speak at your church or event? Reach out to Rivergate Church Tulsa at 918-492-5511. If the story moves you, subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find their way to healing and grace.
Have a prayer request? Send us a text!
Support the show
If this podcast has been a blessing to you and you’d like to support the mission's ministry of RiverGate Church, we invite you to make a donation. Your generosity helps extend the impact of this work and allows us to reach more people with hope and healing. You can give electronically using CashApp ($RGCTULSA) or Paypal ([email protected]). Please enter MISSIONS for reason. Thank you for being a part!
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By Linda Budd
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A Facebook Marketplace meet-up outside a Walgreens turned into a surprising moment of prayer, honesty, and healing. We share how a simple offer—can I pray for you?—opened the door for relief from back pain and revealed a deeper struggle most of us know too well: the heavy drag of guilt and the habit of not forgiving ourselves. What happens when physical pain collides with inner shame, and how does faith speak into both?
We walk through the story step by step: the message from Bill who could barely move, the bold ask for a “new back,” and the careful follow-up that uncovered why the pain wouldn’t fully let go. Along the way, we talk candidly about the spiritual mechanics of forgiveness, why self-reproach pretends to be humility, and how refusing mercy can keep us stuck. This isn’t theory; it’s the ground-level reality of ministry—meeting people where they are, praying with expectation, and inviting them to lay down old verdicts that no longer serve life.
You’ll hear how we approach healing with both compassion and clarity, why forgiveness is central to wholeness, and what practical steps help when relief is partial and doubts are loud. If you’ve wrestled with shame, if you’ve told yourself you don’t deserve to get better, or if you’re curious about how prayer can work in everyday places, this conversation offers both hope and a path forward.
Want to go deeper or invite us to speak at your church or event? Reach out to Rivergate Church Tulsa at 918-492-5511. If the story moves you, subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find their way to healing and grace.
Have a prayer request? Send us a text!
Support the show
If this podcast has been a blessing to you and you’d like to support the mission's ministry of RiverGate Church, we invite you to make a donation. Your generosity helps extend the impact of this work and allows us to reach more people with hope and healing. You can give electronically using CashApp ($RGCTULSA) or Paypal ([email protected]). Please enter MISSIONS for reason. Thank you for being a part!