Why Am I Not Healed?

Glen Berteau

Description

Two common questions generally rise to the surface for those seeking healing: Is it God's will to heal? And is it God's will to heal me?From his personal story of suffering with coronary artery disease, to the loss of his sister to cancer, and his daughter's diagnosis of arthritis at a young age, Pastor Glen Berteau approaches these life-altering events with firsthand insight and revelation. He explains how, even in the most challenging circumstances, God can turn the worst into the best and use it all for our good.By countering seventeen hindrances to prayer for healing, Pastor Berteau breaks through possible misunderstanding regarding God's good intentions for his children. This book can initiate in your heart the faith that moves mountains--why settle for anything less?

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Prayer in Christianity
• Pentecostalism

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 30 juin 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781493425051
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 3 Mo

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Endorsements
“ Why Am I Not Healed? is a well-rounded, balanced and sound approach to the subject of healing. It is full of life-giving and faith-building truths and is sure to meet the need in a culture where so many are plagued by sickness and accept it as the will of God. Read, be taught and, most of all, be inspired. Well done on a great practical tool for the Body of Christ.”
Andre Olivier, senior pastor, Rivers Church, South Africa
“ Why Am I Not Healed? is for anyone who wants to know whether God is still in the business of healing. Like an expert physician, Glen peels back the layers to reveal healing is much more than physical restoration—it’s about our relationship with God.”
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, lead pastor of New Season, NHCLC president and author of You Are Next
“What an amazing book this is! Glen has identified the many blockages we find ourselves paralyzed by that stop healing and many other things coming to us from the Lord. This will bring healing and freedom to so many who have struggled to find that pathway.”
Phil Pringle, senior pastor and founder of C3 Church Global
“My dear friend and mentor Pastor Glen Berteau has written a message of hope that is laced with power and authority. Why Am I Not Healed? will take you on a journey to wholeness and remind you that God still does miracles. You will even hear the powerful story of how God resurrected the author miraculously. Pastor Glen’s story of survival and the revival of his very spirit will release into you a new desire to live! This book is destined to be a staple in every home and church. Buckle up! It is time to arise and go forth once again.”
Pat Schatzline, author and founder of Remnant Ministries International
“In his latest book, Pastor Glen Berteau asks the question that all of Christendom has pondered for centuries, ‘Why am I not healed?’ Berteau offers every believer a compelling and insightful look into the roadblocks to healing. But more importantly, he lifts the veil so we might clearly see our way to receiving our miracle. Spiritually engaging and alive with God’s Word and testimony, this is a must read for those who are praying for the hand of God to touch them.”
Marcus D. Lamb, founder and president of Daystar Television Network
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© 2020 by Glen Berteau
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ISBN 978-1-4934-2505-1
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Personal stories of individuals in this book are used by permission. Identifying details of certain individuals have been changed to protect their privacy.
Cover design by Emily Weigel
The Author is represented by the literary agency of The Bindery, LLC.
Contents
Cover 1
Endorsements 2
Half Title Page 3
Title Page 5
Copyright Page 6
Foreword by John Bevere 9
Introduction 11
1. Beauty for Ashes 15
2. Jesus Is into Wholeness Healing 27
3. Is Healing God’s Will? 37
4. Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? 55
5. Becoming One with Christ 59
6. Am I Worthy of Being Healed? 65
7. The Primary Way to Kill Your Sin Nature 71
8. Do Miracles Still Happen? 77
9. Never Be Afraid to Believe 91
10. Why Do We Need the Word of God? 113
11. Is God Willing? 117
12. The In-Between 123
13. Seventeen Hindrances to Your Healing 139
Conclusion 173
Afterword: My Resurrection Story 187
Healing Scriptures and Declarations 211
About the Author 237
Back Cover 239
Foreword
In the midst of an ever-changing world, one thing is certain: God does not change. He remains the same—yesterday, today and forever. That is comforting! We never have to question or second-guess God’s nature. With every passing generation, He remains faithful and constant.
The Bible clearly reveals that God is a healer. The Lord Himself declared, “I am the L ORD who heals you” (Exodus 15:26). So we see clearly that healing is a gift from God. Jesus, the exact representation of God, came to reveal the Father. If people had questions regarding God’s nature, Jesus would provide the answers. While He was on earth, He healed the sick, performed signs and wonders, and destroyed the works of the devil. By His words and actions, Jesus displayed how God is both a healer and a miracle worker. Settle this truth in your heart: God heals—both now and forever!
When it comes to answering the question of why people are not healed, my dear friend Glen has written an incredible book that thoroughly unpacks the subject of healing. He delves into all aspects of healing—spiritual, emotional and physical. He also explains many reasons healing can be hindered and provides solutions to overcome them.
My friendship with Glen has spanned several decades, and over the years, I have witnessed how he has overcome several sicknesses and infirmities, including heart disease. Glen is a man of faith who refuses to settle for anything less than God’s best. He writes from a position of authority, combining personal experience with God’s Word. Even as I write this foreword, Glen is contending for healing after recently suffering a major heart attack. Thankfully reports are showing that he is recovering ahead of schedule.
While I believe healing and miracles are available to us today, a day is coming when we will no longer need to be healed—for Jesus will return and complete our salvation. On that glorious day, our bodies will be changed, and we will never again experience sickness, disease or death. Paul wrote,
But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.
Philippians 3:20–21
The return of our King is approaching. Until then, keep contending for heaven to invade earth! God is good and paid a great price for you to be healed. And since God did not withhold sacrificing His Son for us, He certainly will not withhold from us everything else He has to give. That includes your healing!
John Bevere, bestselling author and minister; co-founder, Messenger International
Introduction
Healing is a topic that has confused many because so much has been said and written on this subject over the years. People have questions, and rightfully so. Is God still in the healing business today? Am I worth being healed? I prayed many times, and God did not heal me. Why? How do you get a miracle?
I hope that this book will bring clarity to you and provide the answers you have been searching for. This is an important topic that we cannot overlook as Christians just because it is hard or controversial. There are too many sick people walking around today. Can we help them? Though modern medicine has come a long way, there are still several illnesses without a cure.
I am one of those people seeking healing from God. I have experienced four sicknesses that easily could have taken my life. This book is as much for me as it is for you. The doctors say I have coronary artery disease. Medically I am considered a high-risk patient. I have five stents in my arteries now. I need a miracle! Medicine can help, but it cannot give me new arteries or a new heart.
I have decided that coronary artery disease is going to stop with me. I will not pass it on to my children and grandchildren. I believe we all have a greater degree of authority in our own lives than we ever realize. I am taking authority over this, believing that it will not stop me from preaching the Gospel. It will not stop me from ministering to my congregation. It will not stop me from being a good husband and father. I still have a lot I want to do in my life, so it is important that I get my healing miracle.
Maybe your story is a lot like mine. You may have a serious disease or illness. The doctor’s report is not very good. You have tried everything. You have done what the doctor said. You have gone to healing meetings. You have stood in healing lines time and time again.
Maybe you have something in your life that was passed down to you generationally that you need healing for. Some diseases, illnesses and curses are passed down from one generation to the next. Do you just have to accept that as your fate in life? Is there not something more you can do?
In this book, not only will I talk about physical healing, but I will also talk about what wholeness healing is and what God says about healing. We will discuss the difference between healing and miracles. If you are a Christian, the Word of God should be the final authority on any subject, but with all the various teachings out there, it can be hard to know exactly what the Word says. Well, I can tell you Jesus started with these verses right here:
The Spirit of the Lord G OD is upon Me, because the L ORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to