The centurion answered, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed."
-Matthew 8:8 (NRSV)
AFTER my divorce I felt empty. My best friends stood by me, so I was not alone. Still, I felt I had nothing. Full of pain, anger, and doubts, I reproached myself for investing so many years in a marriage that was doomed to fail. After months embroiled in acrimonious battle, I felt ill; and I allowed feelings of self-pity to surface.
Images of the man cured of leprosy, the centurion filled with strong faith, and the woman who suffered from hemorrhages were on my mind as I prayed to God, "Lord, if it is your will, heal me." I was certain God would provide healing, though the process would require time, prayer, and reading the scriptures. But I had to persevere for my children and for myself.
My healing is still a work in progress, and it is a rather long process. Actually, it is a lifelong process. The master Physician continues to work on my imperfections and gives direction to my life. I can feel a vibrant spirit and at the same time a profound peace within, and in this peace I see God's healing grace.
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