In your attempts to heal this beloved one, the Holy Spirit finds opportunity to keep the promise of Jesus - and indeed, to heal.

Walter Wangerin Jr.
About This Quote

In your attempts to heal this beloved one, the Holy Spirit finds opportunity to keep the promise of Jesus - and indeed, to heal. This quote is a common saying used in healing circles. It means that as we do our best to help someone through their suffering, God sometimes will use that suffering as another way of showing His love for us. It can be used as a reminder that we must continue on through our suffering even when it doesn’t seem like things are getting better.

Source: As For Me And My House: Crafting Your Marriage To Last

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