Why forgiveness may be the key to your physical healing

The power of healing prayer meets everyday life in this compelling testimony from Pastor Linda Budd of Rivergate Church in Tulsa. Taking scripture literally when it says "lay hands on the sick and see them recover," Linda has pursued a healing anointing for years with remarkable results. Her ministry extends beyond church walls into unexpected places—even Facebook Marketplace transactions.

Linda shares the story of Bill, a man who canceled their Marketplace meeting due to debilitating back pain. Instead of rescheduling, she invited him to come anyway, offering prayer. Desperate and having "tried everything else," Bill agreed. Their parking lot encounter led to partial healing, but Linda discovered a crucial spiritual barrier preventing his complete recovery: unforgiveness toward himself. Despite experiencing improvement, Bill remained trapped in guilt and shame over past actions, refusing to accept the forgiveness Christ offers.

This testimony illuminates a profound spiritual principle—how unforgiveness blocks physical healing. "When we say 'I refuse to forgive myself,' you're making yourself bigger than God," Linda explains, highlighting how self-condemnation undermines Christ's sacrifice for both sin and sickness. Her straightforward approach to faith healing demonstrates that divine intervention still occurs today, though our spiritual posture may determine how fully we receive it. Whether you're seeking healing, struggling with forgiveness, or curious about faith's practical application, this message offers hope that supernatural healing remains available—sometimes in the most ordinary circumstances.

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