Prayer and Pills: Combining Faith with Medical Treatment

I’ve heard it in the prayer lines more than once: "I'm just trusting God, so I stopped taking my pills." Every time I hear it, my heart breaks. People think that by throwing away their blood pressure meds or their insulin, they are showing "radical faith."

I have a different perspective. I believe that stopping your treatment without medical guidance isn't faith—it’s testing God.

Faith isn’t Blind to Science

In the Proverbs, we are told to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding. But that doesn't mean we ignore the wisdom God has poured into the medical community.

Science is the study of God’s creation. When a scientist discovers how to stabilize a heart rhythm with a pill, that is a revelation of God’s grace. Using that pill is a way of accepting that grace.

Medicine as an Answer to Prayer

Think about it this way: If you prayed for a way to get your health back, and then a doctor provided a treatment plan, isn't that plan the answer to your prayer? We often expect God to move in a "lightning bolt" miracle, but He usually moves through the steady, quiet work of medicine and stewardship.

Consistency is a Form of Discipline

God values the small, daily acts of faithfulness. Taking your medication every morning is a discipline. It’s a way of saying, "Lord, I value this body You gave me, and I’m going to do my part to keep it strong."

The only thing that should stop you from taking your meds is your doctor—not your bank account. We help you bridge that gap by getting your prescriptions for $40 a month. It’s our way of making sure your faith isn't hindered by a bill.

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