Healing

Isaiah 53: 5
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with his stripes are we healed. 

Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear (reverence) my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings.

Luke 4:18
The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted. 

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ views disease in His sheep as a condition that needs treatment, care, and compassion. This Shepherd, our Good Shepherd, finds joy in seeing His diseased sheep progress toward healing. The Savior foretold that he would "feed his flock like a shepherd... bind up that which is broken, and... strengthen that which is sick." The apostate Israel was depicted as being consumed with sinful "wounds, and bruises, and putrefying sores,"the Savior encouraged, assorted and promised healing. Ensign May 2017

Elder Renlund is quoting or citing the following Scriptures:

John 10:11
I am the Good Shepherd, the Good Shepherd giveth his life for his sheep. 

John 10:14
I am the Good Shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. 

Alma 5:38
Behold I say unto you, that the Good Shepherd doth call you, yea, and in his own name doth he call you, which is the name of Christ. 

D&C 50:44
Wherefore, I am in your mist, and I am the Good Shepherd, and the stone of Israel. He that buildeth upon this Rock shall never fall.

Isaiah 40:11
He shall feed his flock like a Shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with his arm and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead them that are with young. 

Ezekiel 34:16
I will seek that which was lost, and bring in that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick. 

Isaiah 1:5-6
. . . the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrefying sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment. 

Isaiah 1:18
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red as crimson, they shall be as wool.

Here on earth our thoughts and actions become encumbered with that which is corrupt, unholy, and emperor. The Dustin filth of the world staying our souls, making it difficult to recognize and remember our birthright and purpose. but all this cannot change who we truly are. The fundamental Divinity of our nature remains.    Dieter F. Uchtdorf  "He will Place You on His Shoulders and Carry You Home"  Ensign May 2016

I see in all these scriptures and quotes a basic restoration truth - I am a child of God - divine by nature. During my life here on Earth I become wounded, some self-inflicted, but oh, so many inflicted upon me by this world. I long to be healed.

When I pray I am sometimes seeking forgiveness but more often seeking healing from hurts, strength for my weak efforts, faith in myself. I don't feel sinful. I feel wounded and I come to the Lord seeking His healing. I expect that is what we all feel.

I am Wounded

The world is so cruel and harsh.

Filled with angry words,

Foul mouths spout horrifying insults.

I am wounded.

The world is devoid of trust.

I can no longer tell

What is truth and what is lie.

I am wounded.

The world is uncaring.

Unfaithful to its own,

Millions upon millions roam the earth

looking for a place to call home,

The vast unwanted.

I am wounded.

The world is filled with despair.

It's people are hurting

And finding relief in the worst of places:

Drugs, alcohol, illicit sex, porn,

Suicide, violence, mind-numbing games.

I am wounded.

The earth itself is reeling to and fro.

Fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis

Earthquakes and tornadoes

Are destroying homes and lives.

I am wounded.

This is our human lot.

Each century has its own tale to tell

Of the horrors man inflicts upon man,

Of storms that overwhelm,

Of nightmares and daymares,

Of wounds

And wounds

And wounds.

I am wounded.

We need healing. Oh my, do we need healing.

I find that needed healing in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Today was a great example. For two hours I stepped away from it all and was reminded of all that brings me peace and hope in the presence of an apostle of God, Elder Ballard.

Opening hymn: 
Come o thou King of Kings.
We've waited long for thee.
With healing and I wings
to set thy people free.

Rest hymn:
When dark clouds of trouble hang o'er us
And threaten our peace to destroy,
There is hope smiling brightly before us
And we know that Deliverance is nigh.

Closing hymn:
Abide with me, 'tis eventide and lone will be the night
If I cannot commune with thee
Not find in thee my light.
The darkness of the world I fear
Would in my home abide.

I found myself tearing up during all three hymns. I have been feeling weary and burdened of late. The music brought peace.

Today I was reminded of who I am. I am a daughter of Heavenly Parents. I lived with them spiritually before I came here. That eternal part of me will still live when I leave this mortal world.

"As we allow our covenants to govern our lives, rather than our circumstances, we will find peace and happiness."

I know that to be true. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I have made sacred covenants to follow Him and to bless His children here on Earth.

In a world so full of despair I want to be a ray of sunshine. For every evil done, perhaps my one good deed can bring hope to someone.

And, today I experienced healing by just remembering the Savior and being wrapped in the warmth of the Spirit as I worshiped with my fellow saints. But the ultimate healing will only come through Jesus Christ because He is our Savior and this is a fallen world. In the meantime His gospel brings hope to me.

• I find meaning and purpose through the Gospel
• I am forgiven - that wonderful Gift
• I am loved - by God and by my family and friend 
• I find joy in serving others
• I find hope in sealing ordinances and eternal promises

For right now, that is healing enough.