Spiritual Roots of Diseases (Fear)

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Last week I went to a conference on the spiritual roots of diseases. It should be no surprise that there are spiritual roots to many diseases. Christians have same statistics in the areas of cancer, heart disease, depression, divorce, diabetes, etc. as unbelievers. Diseases are choking the church!

I mentioned I would write about the theories learned. I assumed there would be interest becasue the most popular posts on this blog deal with sin issues i.e. lack of self control, and anger. However, the comments revealed I ruffled a few feathers. Please understand it is not my intention to judge anyone dealing with disease.

God’s Spirit dwelling in us does not mean we will never get sick, nor have to deal with accidents, and disasters. We live in a world of unpleasantness, temptation, and struggles. The power of the Holy Spirit enables us to withstand evil and persist in times of trials.

Some diseases are the result of sin from fear, unforgiveness, anger, jealousy, and bitterness examples are heart disease, high blood pressure, ulcers, headaches, insomnia, etc. Some disease come from family generational curses (sins of the father Num 14:18)

Battling Fear and Worry

I recently spoke on homeschool fear (you can listen to the audio here). I have overcome homeschool fears but I continue to battle fear and worry in other areas.

Worry and fear exhaust the power God gives us to face every day problems and to accomplish responsibilities. These are sinful wastes.

Fret not—He loves you (John 13:1)
Faint not—He holds you (Psalm 139:10)
Fear not—He keeps you (Psalm 121:5)

I have been at death’s door several times this year–open heart surgery, failed grafts from heart surgery, stents, and hemorrhaging. There is biblical and scientific evidence that the diseases I am battling are rooted in the sin of fear.

I experience daily angina (chest pressure). I have learned to physically pace myself to stop the angina but I have not been successful dealing with angina brought on by stress and anxiety.

The doctors have told me I don’t take certain medications daily I will die. They tell me if I have another clot I will have to have another open heart surgery. (Open heart surgery involves being put on a heart and lung machine and having your chest and sternum cut open with a saw. It is extreme trauma to the body.) The angina and diagnoses are frightening and cause additional fears. It can be a cycle of destruction.

The blood pressure medications I am on often make me weak, dizzy and faint and have caused a stomach ulcer. If I can overcome the fear and anxiety with God, the doctors can reduce or stop the medications that cause more problems.

Fear As a Spiritual Root of Disease

Fear and worry are sin. Fear is a barrier to the promises of God. The scientific community is aware of how our emotions effect our bodies. The limbic system is where our protective emotions originate including fear. The process of creating fear takes place unconsciously in the brain.

Part of your brain controls the physical response o fear and sends a signal directly to the amygdala which stimulates the hypothalamus to produce corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) that triggers the pituitary gland’s discharge of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which stimulates the adrenal gland to secrete cortisol.

Cortisol in the bloodstream causes an increase in glucose production, providing the necessary fuel for the brain and muscles to deal with stress.

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Cortisol is involved in several body functions including:

Proper glucose metabolism
Regulation of blood pressure
Insulin release for blood sugar maintenance
Immune function
Inflammatory response

Fear is scientifically proven to be a cause of disease. ScienceDaily (Mar. 26, 2008) states intense fear can make our blood clot and increase the risk of thrombosis or heart attack… Anxiety patients have a statistically higher risk of dying from heart disease by a factor of 3 or 4.

The Bible says fear results in heart problems: “Men’s hearts are failing for fear.” Luke 21:26.

Healthy and Unhealthy Fears

Unhealthy fear is not of God. Fear and faith are opposites. We cannot operate in a spirit of faith and a spirit of fear at the same time. We should not fear, because God is with us. God said He will never leave us nor forsake us (Deu 31:6).

Healthy fear (fight or flight) helps us avoid life threatening or dangerous situations is God given. Fear is the beginning of wisdom (Psm 111:10) refers to reverence of God. Unhealthy fear is unbelief rooted in self.

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Examples: If I’m shoveling the barn and feel angina this is an example of healthy warning fear or my body telling me to slow down.

An example of unhealthy fear is to allow the angina to plunge me into a downhill spiral of thoughts like “I am going to die; I should stay in bed; Why is God allowing this?; Who will take care of my children?; I’ll never see my grandchildren grow up?; Woe is me; etc” This type fear leads to a personal pity party. It is not God’s will for me to walk in unhealthy fear.

Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In spite of this I shall be confident. (Ps 27:3)

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18)

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Tim 1:7)

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; (2 Cor 10:5)

That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days (Deut 30:20a)

Dealing with Fear and Worry

I am dealing with these fears with repentance, the washing of the water of the Word (Bible Study), Taking Every Thought Captive, and Thinking on These Things.

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17).

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (I John 5:4).

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked” (Ephesians 6:16).

I have asked God to replace the worry and fear thoughts with gratitude and praise.

Speaking to a large audience, D.L. Moody held up a glass and asked, “How can I get the air out of this glass?” One man shouted, “Suck it out with a pump!” Moody replied, “That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass.”

After numerous other suggestions Moody smiled, picked up a pitcher of water, and filled the glass. “There,” he said, “all the air is now removed.” He then went on to explain that victory in the Christian life is not accomplished by “sucking out a sin here and there,” but by being filled with the Holy Spirit. (Moody Bible Institute’s Today in the Word).

More to Come

I’m still playing catch up with home and family. The above is a tee-tiny fraction of what I learned last week Let me know if you would like to know more (curses, anger, rage, envy, bitterness, hypothalamus, hormones, Prozac, etc).

I will share as the Spirit leads. Meanwhile remember:

…They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary: and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:30-31).

Robin Sampson

For more ino see the book A More Excellent Way: Be In Health

by Henry Wright.

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Comment by Leah :

Thank you for sharing this. I definitely agree that there are spiritual causes for disease, but I can also relate to the negative responses you mentioned. I have family members who responded the same way when I tried to share this information with them.

I have read the book Overcoming Fear Worry and Anxiety which contains much of the information in your post. I struggle with anxiety but have chosen not to try medication but to deal with my issues spiritually. Right now, I battle anxiety with much prayer and with renewing my thoughts using the thought filters of Philipians 4:8.

Thank you again for your post.
Comment by P* :

Your insight and balance is always appreciated, Robin. So…please…keep sharing, sister.
Comment by Bobbie :

I am glad you shared this too. I am also glad that it is balanced with and we live in a lost and fallen world. Some comes with creation, some is demonic and some is man-made sin.

It kind of goes with asking God for healing and getting angry that they died forgetting that ultimate total healing infact comes to the believer through death.

It is a tough subject and you handled it well.
Great verses.
Because of Jesus, Bobbie

PS don’t worry what we think we don’t matter a hill of beans!
Comment by Miss Jocelyn :

I read the first few paragraphs and I will be back to read the rest later. I know you have some kind of encouragement and knowledge to share with us from what the Lord has revealed to you. I pray everyone who reads this will be blessed.

Thank you for your comment on my post. It was so encouraging. I just posted some graphics to go with it.

Love you!
Comment by James :

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Comment by Penney Douglas :

Hi Robin,

I believe that this is a very important concept for people to understand so that they can fight disease and other problems in a spiritual way instead of just physical. If we don’t know these things, we can’t get down to the roots of problems, and we continue to struggle, and sometimes we die.

I believe God is revealing these things to us so that we can have a more abundant life and not be hindered by some things of the flesh. I think we should always seek God about why things are happening. As we pray, we can do spiritual warfare and take steps of deliverance, such as repentance and speaking our faith aloud, that is speaking the Word aloud.

The fact that fear and anger and unforgiveness cause physical problems should not make anyone feel like they’re being blamed for their sickness. They should use it as a key as they seek God for their healing.

I have broken roots of spiritual issues in my life and have been set free of their strongholds. I know this works. I hope this knowledge can bring healing and restoration to people’s lives as you share what the Lord is revealing to you.

Love,
Penney
Comment by Kathy :

Robin,
Please, please share more! This is quite inspiring! Am wondering if the conference you went to was taught by Dr. Henry Wright, of Georgia. Will read some of your other posts, as soon as I can. But this one is quite inspiring! Thank you so very much for sharing what you’re learning, Robin! You are teaching me much, here, just through this one post! The Lord YHWH bless you richly as you seek to glorify Him in all you do, Robin!
Will pray for you today!
Kathy A. in n.e. Tennessee
kasarhema@gmail.com
Comment by Lisa Arndt :

Robin, As usual, I am blessed by your wonderful insight and encouragement. You hit the nail on the head with where I often find myself (fear of being good enough in homeschooling, etc.)

Since being more grounded in God’s word and Scripture memorization, so much fear has just vanished and I have seen the power of God’s Word in my life. Yet the part about really grasping God’s love for me may be lacking, I’m not sure. At any rate, this is an exciting journey and you have helped me walk the narrow path thank you dear sister in Christ. Lisa
Comment by Jane :

I too have struggled with fears in my life and it makes me frustrated because I know YHWH has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and a sound mind. I am better in some areas than I used to be by speaking His words. I became Pentecostal in 1990 and loved laying hands on people and seeing them be healed. I also have come to believe YHWH has given us leaves and other good things for our healing. Just 2 months ago a friend told us about product where 3 of the the ingredients have been substantiated by Nobel Prize research and 1 of them to actually reverse heart disease.
After 2 weeks on the product my blood pressure went to normal. I have a 3rd party CD with doctors discussing the ingredients if anyone is interested. With the information you can choose any product you wish. In Hebrew way of thinking it is important to save a life and that is great fun!
Shalom and be well.
Jane Fleck
Comment by Theresa :

Robin,
I am just recognizing that I am probably struggling with mild depression. My mom actually asked me about it and I started thinking about it and realized it is true. But I don’t even think of drugs as an option. I know the problem is trying to do things in my own strength and not getting what I need from God and such. It is His way of helping me to know there is a problem. So, I appreciate what you are saying and I am encouraged by the verses you quoted about fear. They are very timely since I am dealing with this stuff right now!
Theresa
Comment by Kim :

I was blessed by reading this! You have done a marvelous work with your website and writings, and it is greatly appreciated!
You are surely not the only one who suffers fear and anxiety, and the effects to your health. I hope to conquer this as well, and the toll it has taken on my own body and health!!
I will be praying for your health and full recovery!
Comment by Michelle :

Do you have information about hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s disease) and depression? I am struggling with these quite a bit and have been growing in my conviction that the root cause is spiritual.
Comment by Carol :

hypothyroidism–If you have the book, “A More Excellent Way,” see page 241.
In the last paragraph it says that self-hatred, self-rejection and guilt become the major root with fear/anxiety/stress becoming a rider component.
Comment by Christine :

Great information.
I am looking for the spiritual roots and prayer to help remove these roots. I learned almost 20 years ago. Thank you for putting this together and detailed with wonderful wisdom.
Comment by jenny :

I believe that it can indeed cause many problems, though not forgetting that anger and bitterness can do the same. That is one reason it is good to forgive, and we have to forgive, as Jesus forgave us when we didn’t deserve forgiveness. Too many people are bound up in superstition, even professing Christians, and that creates a fear, as they then fear harm which may befall them because of such and such. If we trust in God, we will not fear what man can do, as nobody has any power over us, other than what God allows. We have not been given a spirit of fear, but of love, and a sound mind.
Comment by sharon :

please share root cause of boils, skin conditions, want to help heal my daughter. thanx and God bless!!
Comment by rachel :

Dear Robin,
my sister goes to many deliverence conferences and she also learned about the root causes of all types of diseases. Fear, bitterness, unforgiveness among others you mentioned do cause disease. If we cut the root, we cut off the supply force of the disease. I had so much fear, the Lord helped me understand how I was tearing down what I was praying to build up. We can do nothing in our own stregnth. Please continue to share with us, what you learn.

Rachel
Comment by Diane L. Harris :

Robin,

Please keep sharing this information. This is very important for people to understand. It’s not even a Christian concept.

Just look at the word “disease”. Dis-ease. When you’re sick you are out of ease. When you sin you cause yourself to be out of ease.

This doesn’t mean that if you’re sick it’s because you sinned; that would be silly. But being in a state of sin (which we all are) obviously opens one up to sickness by setting up a condition opposite to ease or health. Sin (your own as well as the sins of those close to you) promotes stress and distances you from God, which negatively affects your immune system. The relationship between sin and sickness is almost a no-brainer if one is self-aware both spiritually and physically.
Comment by gail :

can you have fear and not know it?
Comment by Carol :

Dear Robin,

I trust your good health is sustained. Thank you for your contributions to us homeschoolers.

I really appreciate the drawings above. Spiritually speaking, according to Genesis, our bodies decay (die) because we are sinners, but clinically speaking, stress, as you have noted, or environmental exposure can cause the exacerbation of (sometimes hidden) symptoms of an underlying medical condition.

My daughter (17) was diagnosed with a potentially blinding disease called uveitis (which BTW can be a symptom of dozens of ‘autoimmune’ conditions, including crohns).

In my daughter’s case, the underlying cause of the uveitis is still unknown, so her treatment plan was matched to one who has rheumatoid arthritis (which BTW can cause uveitis). She could not tolerate a chemotherapy called methotrexate, and we discovered that the other two drugs (enbrel and remicade) she was offered have a history of causing cancer in children and teens. We knew that the Marshall Protocol was our only option. After 6 months, she has not had a relapse and she no longer feels like a 70 yr old lady.

May I refer your readers to these websites?: http://www.bacteriality.com http://www.curemyth1.com
http://www.marshallprotocol.com
http://marshallprotocol.com/MP_results_chart.jpg
I hope this is a help to you or your readers.

Carol
Comment by nikki :

my friends dad just suffered a heart attack, so i went to the bible to look for scripture to pray into and onto the internet for further insignt. I have been blessed and encouraged by your knowledge from the Lord. Bless you, thank you and keep running the race set before you.
In Jesus name.
love xxxx
Comment by femHonImminna :

Thank you for great post!
Comment by gillian :

please could you help with how to overcome posessivness and jealousy towards some one in a spiritual way
Comment by Far Above Rubies :

Hello Robin, I’m new to your site. I agree with you 100%. This teaching is not new to me, but it’s very good to be reminded again of it.

You broke it down so well, without judging or making us feel that we are continually being condemned by God. You shared your own personal experiences with health.

I appreciate this post very much. Thank you!!!

P.S. I follow you on Twitter. You are a blessing.
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