Betty: I don’t like to put limits on God.  I don’t limit God by my limitations.  At times, I discern you doing that, and I say, “Why’s she doing that?”  God is so far beyond us.  So, instead, can you say, “Lord, please help me be strong enough. Since this is coming my way, I can handle it.”

We need to ask for the grace to be made into the image and likeness of God instead of trying to make Him into our image.  When Paul said, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” now it makes sense.  Just cry out to the Lord whenever you feel like you need it.  I do it all the time.  So, I’m using my energy to pray. And I turn out the better for having gone through the thing. Because I use the energy asking for help rather than proclaiming I’m never going to be able to handle it.  It’s the choice of direction, and that’s what I’m saying to you.

I hear you saying, “Oh no, I can’t handle it.” Well, do you believe He’s God or not?  If He’s God, then instead of going on about what you can’t handle, just ask Him for the grace to be able to handle it, and move on. Have you ever meditated on the scripture, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me?” (Phil 4:13)  Ask the Lord to help you with your unbelief.  Say, “Lord, I don’t seem to believe that what you said is true, because I’m not acting like I believe it.” I tell myself, “Betty, do you believe or not? If you believe, act like you believe.” I don’t want to insult God with my unbelief. You’re capable of so much more than you will give God credit for. 

The main thing you have to find out is, “Is this the Lord’s will?”  Because that’s the key. Once we find out what God’s will is, then God can do it in us.  That’s my belief in healing.  I believe that God can heal, because of who He is, not because of who I am. 

Have you placed any limits on God? Can you pray and ask Him for the grace to handle whatever it is you’re going through?