The Great Physician
“The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” ~ Sir William Osler
Sir William Osler, one of the “Big Four” founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital explained the difference between a good doctor and a great doctor. As I pray, I often attribute the title of the Great Physician to God as I bring my needs before Him in prayer.
Many are familiar with the famous verse Philippians 4:6-7,
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Knowing God is mighty capable of healing our physical needs, we must also recognize His ability to resolve our spiritual needs. Both have a spectrum of health that can easily be deviated from.
Addressing these needs in prayer requires two…
