The Healing Room

I have had a chronic neck problem for nearly three years. The muscle on the right side of my neck is twisted around and isn't formed right, so it causes strain and tension when I turn my head or sleep. I have gotten prophetic words that it has something to do with my back (spiritually) but I haven't been able to get freed or healing.

The Healing Rooms at the International House of Prayer, I thought, were worth a shot. I signed up the moment the "check in" sign appeared. I wanted to get in and get out as soon as possible. I went into the "soaking area" for about half an hour, where two of the healing team members would lightly lay hands on me and silently pray, Matt Gilman's powerful voice singing in the background. I waited and waited, and I was finally escorted into a back room where two older women stood, softly smiling. They confirmed my name and asked me what I wanted prayer for. One of the ladies anointed me with oil (quite smelly) and prayed for a complete healing. The presence of God filled the small, hot room. They prayed for maybe 10 minutes with zero results. When they asked me how my pain level was, I quietly stated my pain level had not decreased at all. They were shocked--they quickly questioned my faith in God with questions like, "Well, do you BELIEVE He will heal you?" and "How long have you actually been a believer?" I tried not to be offended as I kindly answered that I had been a believer for a while and I fully believed God was capable of healing me. The ladies gave each other a look of doubt, and the one who had anointed me with oil offered to pray for me again before they dismissed me.

I shouldn't be disappointed; I know the Lord's timing is perfect. I just can't help but wonder why He hasn't yet. It's disappointing, but I have hope that the perfect time will come. It just hasn't happened yet.