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Day 81 The Desire to be Healed by Irvine Saint-Vilus
Bible Study & Devotional Day 81
š Read Today's Passages (March 22, 2022)
š“ The Desire to be Healed
Contributing Writer: Irvine Saint-Vilus
Not too long ago, I was visiting a man at the hospital. During our conversation, I realized that the man was severely depressed and expressed a lack of desire to live. He had lost his life partner of many years; he didnāt have any close relatives or friends to turn to during this time of difficulty, and he was dealing with physical pain that was often excruciating.
I did my best to encourage him during our visit, but I left feeling like I had made little difference in his life. The truth of the matter was that regardless of what I said or did not say, the decision to forge on with life and not to give up was up to the man to make. It is inspiring to meet individuals who are determined to fight for their lives despite the magnitude of their trials.
In Scripture, we see examples of such people.
In Luke 5:12-15, we encounter a man with leprosy, a skin disease that made one unclean and an outcast in their community; and when he sees Jesus, āhe fell on his face and implored Him, saying, āLord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.āāThe man did not surrender to his struggles.
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Irvine Saint-Vilus
Irvine is a published author, worship leader, instructor, and speaker. Over the past two years, she worked as an instructional assistant helping autistic students in the school system. Irvine also had the privilege of working as a chaplain in a hospital setting, which allowed her to minister to patients, staff and work in a team environment where collaboration and accountability were essential. Irvine received a Bachelor's degree in English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; a Master's degree in Divinity, and a School Counseling degree at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
This devotional was submitted by Irvine Saint-Vilus, a loving contributor to Our Given Purpose. Edited by Torrie Slaughter the founder of Our Given PurposeĀ® in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Bible Study & Devotional Day 81
š Read Today's Passages (March 22, 2022)
š“ The Desire to be Healed
Contributing Writer: Irvine Saint-Vilus
Not too long ago, I was visiting a man at the hospital. During our conversation, I realized that the man was severely depressed and expressed a lack of desire to live. He had lost his life partner of many years; he didnāt have any close relatives or friends to turn to during this time of difficulty, and he was dealing with physical pain that was often excruciating.
I did my best to encourage him during our visit, but I left feeling like I had made little difference in his life. The truth of the matter was that regardless of what I said or did not say, the decision to forge on with life and not to give up was up to the man to make. It is inspiring to meet individuals who are determined to fight for their lives despite the magnitude of their trials.
In Scripture, we see examples of such people.
In Luke 5:12-15, we encounter a man with leprosy, a skin disease that made one unclean and an outcast in their community; and when he sees Jesus, āhe fell on his face and implored Him, saying, āLord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.āāThe man did not surrender to his struggles.
Read More at www.ourgivenpurpose.com
Join us each day as we read the One Year Bible together. Listen to the devotionals and use them as a space to begin or end the assigned Bible reading. Follow us on Facebook & Instargram to share your insights!
Irvine Saint-Vilus
Irvine is a published author, worship leader, instructor, and speaker. Over the past two years, she worked as an instructional assistant helping autistic students in the school system. Irvine also had the privilege of working as a chaplain in a hospital setting, which allowed her to minister to patients, staff and work in a team environment where collaboration and accountability were essential. Irvine received a Bachelor's degree in English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; a Master's degree in Divinity, and a School Counseling degree at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
This devotional was submitted by Irvine Saint-Vilus, a loving contributor to Our Given Purpose. Edited by Torrie Slaughter the founder of Our Given PurposeĀ® in the Commonwealth of Virginia.