When we refuse to forgive, we make ourselves bigger than God.

The miraculous often shows up in the most ordinary places – a Walgreens parking lot, a Facebook Marketplace conversation, or right where you're sitting now. Pastor Linda Budd shares her remarkable journey as a faith healer who takes Scripture at its word when it calls believers to "lay hands on the sick and see them recover."

Through years of pursuing a healing anointing, Pastor Linda has witnessed countless manifestations of divine healing power across various conditions and diseases. But her testimony about Bill – a man she met through Facebook Marketplace – reveals something profound about the healing process that many overlook. When Bill's debilitating back pain prevented him from meeting for a transaction, Linda saw an opportunity for ministry. Despite his skepticism, he agreed to meet simply because he had "tried everything else." Though his pain improved after prayer, complete healing remained elusive.

The surprising barrier? Unforgiveness. Linda discovered that Bill couldn't forgive himself for past actions, creating a spiritual blockage that manifested physically. This powerful insight illuminates the connection between emotional wounds and physical ailments – something modern medicine is only beginning to understand. "When we say 'I refuse to forgive, I can't forgive myself, I've been so awful,' we're making ourselves bigger than God," Linda explains, challenging us to release the guilt and shame that often prevents complete healing. Her message reminds us that Christ died not only for the forgiveness of sins but also for our sicknesses.

Ready to experience breakthrough in your health or ministry? Contact Rivergate Church in Tulsa at 918-492-5511 to learn about having Pastor Linda speak at your event, church, or conference. What area of unforgiveness might be blocking your healing today?

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