Praying for cure...Right or wrong?

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Hi all,

I’ve asked this question here, hoping I’m in the right spot. On Christmas eve, our 5 y/o daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We accepted it right from the start; that is to say, we never had any of the “why her Lord?” moments or any anger towards God. My question is…Is it wrong to pray for a cure? Is that in essence the same as not trusting God, questioning him or not accepting his plan for us? I’m a little confuesd and really tired :confused: we’re having a rough night…

Thank you all and God bless!

~ Robin
 
I don’t know why it would be wrong. Look to the example of the woman with the hemorrage in the Gospels–“If only I can touch the hem of his garment, then I will be healed;”–or to the Centurion “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my servant shall be healed.” In both cases (and in the several other healings like this) Jesus’ healing of the one in need is always accompanied by a commendation of the faith of the one seeking the healing–to the Centurion he said “never in all of Israel have I seen such faith.” Make sure that your prayer is a sincere one, made with the intention that if it be God’s will that your daughter be healed–and realize that His will might differ from ours, and that no matter what it is, He always works for our good. Be assured of my prayers.

-ACEGC
 
There is nothing wrong with asking.

Just remember Jesus prayer in the garden and always end with “Thy will be done”.

Additionally, if I may suggest, pray for guidance and enlightenment. Pray to learn the lessons that God has for you and your family in this trial. Pray in joy for the gift of every day you have with your precious little one.

Peace
James
 
Thank you all!

I think I know that it’s ok to pray for her to get better, I guess the reason I felt like I shouldn’t is because I know her diagnosis could have been worse… Much, much worse. I feel like I should be thankful that the Lord spared us a worse fate and to kind of just accept and be thankful we still have her. How manu parents aren’t so lucky? Please say a prayer for me and my husband to be strong, faithul and wise when it comes to dealing with her diabetes!
Once again,
Thank you all and God bless and keep you always!

Robin and Eugene
 
I think it is perfectly fine 🙂 It’s just an exercise of your compassion towards your Daughter who you dearly love, you are caring for her via prayer. Keep on praying and have faith. The only thing that I think we should all keep in mind, though it may be hard, is that we should resign to Gods will. Even if it may be contrary to our interests and sometimes hard to accept, God knows what he is doing. Pray. :signofcross:
 
CroCatholic said:
Hi all,

I’ve asked this question here, hoping I’m in the right spot. On Christmas eve, our 5 y/o daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We accepted it right from the start; that is to say, we never had any of the “why her Lord?” moments or any anger towards God. My question is…Is it wrong to pray for a cure? Is that in essence the same as not trusting God, questioning him or not accepting his plan for us? I’m a little confuesd and really tired :confused: we’re having a rough night…

Thank you all and God bless!

~ Robin
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I had a health crisis when I was very young and I was encouraged by a well meaning adult to pray for a cure. When a cure didn’t happen I lost faith in God. It is best to just pray with the child that God will help him cope with the disease. Millions of people are told to prayer for a cure that never comes and it effects their faith. God rarely cures the diseases that people come down with, so it is best not to push a cure prayer tract especially with a small child. Also make sure that she understands that God is not punishing her.

Good Luck.
 
For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And the door is opened to everyone who knocks.

~ Luke 11:10

God wants to help you. Just ask.
God has no limits, and Jesus has limitless compassion.
 
Brightest_Star said:
For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And the door is opened to everyone who knocks.

~ Luke 11:10

God wants to help you. Just ask.
God has no limits, and Jesus has limitless compassion.
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Having worked in an oncology ward of a hospital I knew a lot of people that prayed very earnestly for God to heal them. God never healed them and they died of their cancer or other diseases. Death is a part of life and there is only a miraculous cure once in a very great while.
 
Keith_W_OR_USA said:
Having worked in an oncology ward of a hospital I knew a lot of people that prayed very earnestly for God to heal them. God never healed them and they died of their cancer or other diseases. Death is a part of life and there is only a miraculous cure once in a very great while.
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I usually stay away from praying for what I think is the best choice. Pray that God’s will be done as Jesus did in the garden.
 
Keith_W_OR_USA said:
Having worked in an oncology ward of a hospital I knew a lot of people that prayed very earnestly for God to heal them. God never healed them and they died of their cancer or other diseases. Death is a part of life and there is only a miraculous cure once in a very great while.
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Everyone who asks receives. It’s just not always what they thought they were asking for. God gives them what is best (and we don’t always understand that.)
 
It is a good thing. It might feel selfish but if doing it for her and not yourself it surely is not.

In fact, one way to help her spiritual growth in the face of her illness would be to teach her that God is giving her a special blessing. When we suffer, we are being given an opportunity to be closer to Jesus. Jesus loved us so much that he suffered terribly for us. When we go through suffering it makes us more like him and helps us to understand better how much he loved us. John Paul II wrote and spoke about this extensively. I too share your daughter’s disease (for 18 years now) and it isn’t just a struggle for us, but even harder for family and friends who must watch. Yours is a special suffering and just like your daughter, the pain you must feel is also a special blessing.

At first I could not see how it could possibly be a good thing to be ill. I went through all of the “why me” questions - a very human reaction to which there are not any satisfactory answers. Instead, John Paul II’s words opened my eyes and my soul. It does not make the physical suffering any easier, but emotionally and spiritually they are comforting beyond words.
 
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