The story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 reminds us that God’s healing and blessing often come through obedience that challenges our pride. Naaman expected a grand solution to his suffering, but instead was asked to humble himself and dip into the muddy Jordan River. Only when he chose God’s way over his own did he experience restoration.
This episode connects Naaman’s story to real life—those moments when God asks us to step into places we would never choose for ourselves. Sometimes obedience feels like entering a “muddy river,” setting aside our preferences, plans, or understanding. Yet time and again, God proves that His will is better than ours.
Following God requires trust, especially when His answers don’t look the way we expect. Like Naaman, we are invited to lay down our pride, embrace God’s way, and believe that He is at work—even in the uncomfortable places. Often, it’s there that healing, growth, and blessing are found.
In Everyday Prayers for Peace: A 30-Day Devotional & Reflective Journal for Women, author and Million Praying Moms founder Brooke McGlothlin guides you through prayers for peace wherever it’s needed—in your family, your community, your workplace, your church, and the world at large.
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