Burrswood, a Christian Hospital and place of healing
A place to unpack your thoughts, a place to learn, a place to be “still and know that He is God”.
- If there is a God, why do good people suffer?
- Does God really care?
These are just two of many questions that are asked regularly; maybe you too have been asked these very questions? Or, you might be the one asking these questions? I can remember at the start of my Christian journey, I had so many questions about God and life. I used to think followers of Jesus didn’t ask questions and if you did, then people might think you were weak. That changed when a really good friend of mine died of cancer. I remember thinking “why did this loving God not hear my deepest prayer for my friend to be healed?” That day, my life changed, I decided that either I would reject God or I would hold on to Him. I decided to hold on to him.
What really struck me during this period was that when something shattering happens to us, we have to review our ideas of how the world works and our place in the scheme of things. Today I am still asking questions and I continue to learn more about this amazing God. I am so grateful that since I started working at Burrswood as a Chaplain and to the wider community as the Burrswood Partnership Chaplain, I have seen people being given permission to ask those challenging questions about God and life and I have seen people transformed by the healing love of Christ. Yes, there are some who continue to struggle in body, mind and spirit but they return time and time again to Burrswood to find a place of rest and discover the tangible presence of God.
Burrswood is a place that they feel has listened to and valued them. We do not provide answers, we simply walk with people and God puts on his walking boots and joins us on that journey. For so many people this becomes the first step towards a unique opportunity to explore the big questions about life and feel accepted and loved for who they are. Jesus asked a lot of questions of the people he met, he invited people to work out their own solutions to the big questions they had about their lives. He gave permission to people to explore with Him what their needs were, He involved and motivated people to be part of the healing process as they recognised Christ power transforming them from the inside out.
Burrswood would love to offer opportunities to church groups and individuals to come and see. To explore some of those pressing questions about life. To nurture new ways to move forward. To be allowed time and space to engage with the God of hope. To find refreshment for body, mind and spirit away from a busy world. As part of my role as Burrswood Partnership Chaplain, I am able to come to church congregations within Greater London for seminars, workshops and preaching and I look forward to building Burrswood bridges with a number of congregations this year. Do email me to explore this possibility.
Dorothy Kerin said, “In the mystery of the divine mercy, we simply offer ourselves to be channels of His Grace. Supporting grace in pain and suffering of any kind is as great a miracle, possibly even greater, than physical healing.” Profound words from the founder of Burrswood and one who knew deep suffering herself.
Jesus said, “What do you want me to do for you?” (Luke 18:41 NLT). He also said, “Come and see for yourself.” (John 1:38 NLT).
I wonder what God has waiting for you at Burrswood? Come and see for yourself!
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