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SPECIFICATIONS TIMELESS WORDS SERIES A Time to Heal ISBN: 9788771324174 A Time to Laugh ISBN: 9788771324150 A Time to Love ISBN: 9788771324143 A Time to Plant ISBN: 9788771324167 Age: Adults Size: 105x105 mm Pages: 96 pages + ends + case + 1 card + 1 bag Full color Case:128 gsm glossy art with matt lamination + patterned gold foil stamping over 2.5 mm board; Ends: 140 gsm woodfree; Card: 250 gsm C1S with UV varnishing; Bag: 140 gsm glossy art with machine varnishing Retail price: US $14.99/set containing book, card, and bag
When you want to say more than just “Thank you” or “Praying for you,” the little books from this series will express your concern for those you cherish and love.
A TIME TO
HEAL
heal A TIME TO
Timeless Words from the Bible about Prayer and Healing
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A TIME TO HEAL
TIMELESS WORDS FROM THE BIBLE ABOUT PRAYER AND HEALING Published by Scandinavia Publishing House 2013 Scandinavia Publishing House Drejervej 15,3, DK-2400 Copenhagen, NV, Denmark E-mail: info@scanpublishing.dk Web: www.scanpublishing.dk Editor and designer: Ben Alex Proofreader: Anne Clark All quotes from New International Version (NIV and NIV 1984) Photo copyright © Dreamstime cover page,50 Photo copyright © Thinkstock 8,13,14,27,29,38,41,52,58,60,66,70,73,74,76,78,85,90,95,96 Photo copyright © Janis Zroback pages 21,22,35,36,44,62,65,84 Visit Janis at http://www.redbubble.com/people/paintability Photo copyright © Karen Julie Frederiksen 30,57,83 Photo copyright © Edith Borgholm 1,10,43 Photo copyright © Grethe Dyrsø Larsen 49,87,89 Photo copyright © Kirsten Fynboe 24,32,92 Photo copyright © Scandinavia/Nationalhistorisk Museum, Frederiksborg, Denmark page 8
There is a time for everything, and a season for every action under heaven: a time to kill and a time to heal. Ecclesiastes 3:1,3a
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good news M 6
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.� John 10:10b
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The people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all. Luke 6:19
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He had compassion on them and healed their sick. Matthew 14:14b
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“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed,...� Luke 4:18
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Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” Mark 5:36
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Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” Luke 18:42
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Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” Luke 8:48
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And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost. Revelation 22:17b
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Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.� John 4:10
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Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Matthew 10:8
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Heal the sick who are there and tell them, “The kingdom of God is near you.” Luke 10:9
So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere. Luke 9:6
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By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. Acts 3:16
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wounds and scars M 18
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5
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“I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded and I will heal, and no one can deliver out of my hand.� Deuteronomy 32:39b
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For he wounds, but he also binds up; he injures, but his hands also heal. Job 5:18
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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
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“I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger has turned away from them.� Hosea 14:4
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For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them. Matthew 13:15
My back is filled with searing pain; there is no health in my body. Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my Savior. Psalm 38:7,22
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12
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A sad face is good for the heart. Ecclesiastes 7:3b
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A man’s spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? Proverbs 18:14
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Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction. Isaiah 38:17a
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We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3
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This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: “I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you.� Awake, awake... put on your garments of splendor,... Free yourself from the chains on your neck. Isaiah 52:1a,2b
2 Kings 20:5b
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He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29
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The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness. Psalm 41:3
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You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28
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If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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“They did not realize it was I who healed them.� Hosea 11:3
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Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. James 5:16a
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Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. Hosea 6:1
M He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. Psalm 107:20
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“I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the LORD.” 2 Kings 20:5a
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This is what the LORD says: “I have healed this water. Never again will it cause death or make the land unproductive.”
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
2 Kings 2:21
Isaiah 40:31
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The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven full days, when the LORD binds up the bruises of his people and heals the wounds he inflicted. Isaiah 30:26
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“I am the LORD, who heals you.� Exodus 15:26b
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Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. Jeremiah 17:14
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Restore us to yourself, O Lord, that we may return; renew our days as of old. Lamentations 5:21
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Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am faint; heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony. Psalm 6:2
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Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. Psalm 119:116
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Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. James 5:13
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LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. Psalm 30:2
I said, “Have mercy on me, LORD; heal me, for I have sinned against you.� Psalm 41:4
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Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. Psalm 103:2-3
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My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words, for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. Proverbs 4:21-22
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Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23
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I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. Jeremiah 33:6
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Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8
Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness.
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A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
Luke 11:34
Proverbs 14:30
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The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. Proverbs 14:27
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Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours! 1 Samuel 25:6
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The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. Psalm 23:1-3a
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For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Psalm 36:9
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And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
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Blessed is the man who finds wisdom... Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Proverbs 3:13a,16
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I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
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Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. Proverbs 15:30
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A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22
Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
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A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:13
3 John 1:2
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The tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18b
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Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear. Isaiah 58:8a
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Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15
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So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body... Ecclesiastes 11:10a
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Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours!
But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. Luke 10:33-34
1 Samuel 25:6
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And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
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Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Ezekiel 18:31a
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I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me for their own good and the good of their children after them. Jeremiah 32:39
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Do not lose heart or be afraid when rumors are heard in the land. Jeremiah 51:46
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My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26
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But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves. Malachi 4:2
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The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45
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Sing, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! Zephaniah 3:14
“I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 11:19
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
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Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. Psalm 119:165
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The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6
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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15
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He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart. Eccleciastes 5:20
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Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11
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