WINNING WAYS DRAFT LAYOUT

TRANSFORMING
YOUR HEALTH
When God created mankind, He
commented on the fact that creation in
its entirety was very good (Genesis 1:31).
This implies that disease and ill health
could not have been present in Adam and Eve at that
stage. Disease, sickness and ill health entered the
world because Adam and Eve disobeyed and sinned
against God (Genesis 3).
But now, in Christ Jesus, the regenerated believer is
being transformed so that their health conforms to
God’s original purpose (Romans 12:2), made possible
by Christ’s restorative work of Salvation.
illness that repeats itself from one generation to
another. One must also recognise lifestyle associated
illnesses and those that are race, culture, gender or
age specific. Once a predisposition to an illness is
recognised, action must be taken by applying God’s
Word to the situation and seeking medical help.
Just as medical doctors prescribe medication to be
taken at certain times and frequency, so believers
should self-administer healing scriptures several times
a day. The good part of administering God’s Word for
healing and divine health is that it has no known side
effects.
Transformation can only be achieved through a
wholesome and three-pronged approach:
THE SPIRITUAL APPROACH
The approach helps one to gain spiritual insight. It
involves searching the Bible for healing scriptures and
allowing the Holy Spirit to illuminate the scriptures
that promise divine health and healing.
These scriptures (including Isaiah 53:3-5; Exodus15:26,
Luke 5:12,3John1:2 and many more) must be
memorised, believed, confessed and applied to the
individual’s situation.
THE INTELLECTUAL APPROACH
Pattern recognition: Be quick to recognise the family
THE PHYSICAL APPROACH
God’s healing Word has been sent forth (Psalm 107:20);
it is hovering and waiting for the believer to make a
demand on it and take steps of faith until their healing
is complete. In-addition to the above actions, lifestyle
changes should be made to maintain good health.
Practical Considerations for those with chronic illness
Some may ask, how do I know when I have been
healed if I don’t stop taking my medication? It is
not advisable for individuals to stop taking their
medication without consulting their doctor because of
the risk that their condition may worsen.
If God has healed, it will be evident to your doctors.
For example, those healed of diabetes develop
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