Then He said, “Go now in peace!”
Inside: Wouldn’t that be nice, not only to hear but to be able to go now in peace?
I’ve got a story for you about a woman who not only found healing but that kind of peace, peace that doesn’t even make sense, peace that is possible for you, too!
“My body had bled for so long,” she said.
I couldn’t remember what it was like before it started. That’s not the only thing that hurt. People saw me and screamed, โUncle-e-
They made me stay away.
Always alone, I was lonely for twelve long years.
I was hungry and cold, but that was nothing compared to the pain I felt left to bear the grief on my own.
The pain of the heart is so much harder to endure than the pain of the flesh.
I spent every shekel I had on one medicine man after another. Many wouldn’t touch me. Others sold me cures; things that did not make anyone feel better, but maybe themselves.
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Then, I heard about Jesus.
He was different.
I cannot explain it, but I knew in my heart that had to get to Him. I believed . . . no, I knew . . . if I could just touch Him, I would be well.
Faith was the substance of the things in which I hoped.
He was my chance, my last chance.
Desperate I had nothing left. All my money, my possessions, anything I had was gone. I was so weak I did not even know how I could press through the crowds. And it was against our law for an unclean person to touch another.
People tried to keep me away. I had been pushed aside many times.
And so many people gathered around Jesus.
With my hand, I reached through the crowd and grabbed hold of His robe.
And then I felt it, my body stopped bleeding straight away.
I fell to the ground astonished, amazed. After everything I had been through, it was finished. Tears cleansed me, a form of purification?
“Who touched me?” I heard as if through a tunnel, but with no accusation, only acknowledgment. I turned my face to Jesus’ voice.
With all the people reaching for Him, He knew my touch.
Tempted to hold back because of the others, I flinched. Should I be afraid?
Then . . . then I look into His eyesโafter twelve years, He was the first to look me in the eyeโand I could not hide. He did not call me unclean and run. He knew my touch and He reached for me.
With so many around, it was like He and I were all alone.
My words fell out, โI . . . touch You.โ
I could not hide, not from Him; I would not hide. My body shook as my story poured forth. My pain dissolved and transformed my soul with thanksgiving and with praise.
As I told
The others stared as usual, but their scorn held no power.
I looked at His face, His beautiful face, and I saw no shame.
That is when He poured forth another blessing, the last healing I so desperately needed. When He spoke “Daughter,” He revealed His love for me.
With one touch, Jesus healed my body. With one word, He healed my heart.
When He said, โGo now in peace . . .โ
. . . strength returned to my body and joy to my soul. I danced as I praised Him. Like a little girl, I swirled around the people and saw smiles on their faces.
For the first time in a long time, I became the object of anotherโs enjoyment. Iโd tried to be invisible because the only awareness I drew was the attention I did not want.
But this, this was different.
“Daughter,โ He said again, laughing with me, โBe of good cheer; your faith hath saved you. Go now in peace” and I could do nothing but . . .
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Do you need a touch like that?
One filled with healing, peace, and joy?
Like this woman, I struggled for a long time. I battled anxiety and ate Tums like they were candy, but I found freedom from all that.
Now, each time my emotions catch, like a sleeve on the thorn of a rose bush, and trigger an exaggerated reaction, I know what to do.
I take a few steps that get rid of that pit in my stomach.
It’s called inner healing and it works. Since it’s basically getting right with God, I guess that makes sense.
I invite you to join my spiritual adventure team where I’ll send you my FREE GUIDE called 7 Quick Steps You Can Take to Heal All of Your Emotional Pain detailing exactly how you can do that as well as other enCOURAGEment and tips like that.
Go now, my friend, in peace.
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Whoa. Iโm rather speechless at the moment, but In a good way. ๐
It makes me think of our prayer last night with the tallith (prayer shall) over us. Somewhere I read that when this woman touched the “hem” of Jesus’ garment that it was the tzitzit she touched, the fringe of His tallith.
I love this…and you!
xoxo ๐
Absolutely beautiful!! โค๏ธ
Thank you, Lory! ๐
The story becomes so personal with your imagery and wording. Felt like I was there.
I love that, Heather. Lord, we ask You for more of that, more understanding that feels experiential!
This is…Beautiful!
You’ll appreciate this since you, too, spent time on the mission field in Mozambique. I wrote it in Dondo.
<3 <3 <3 Beautiful ~ Love this
Thank you!! ๐