I recently faced a dilemma that reminded me of the importance of having a ready mindset. Someone I knew was standing in faith for the full recovery of a sick loved one. I joined them in believing for healing, but I added, “Even if the unexpected happens, God is faithful. Whatever His will is, it’s perfect.”

In an instant, the person rebuked me, saying they believed only in a full recovery. I understood their perspective, but I couldn’t help feeling a little saddened. To me, trusting in God’s will whatever it may be doesn’t diminish our faith in His ability to heal. In fact, it strengthens it. It’s about surrendering to His perfect plan, even when it doesn’t match our expectations.

This situation brought me back to my own journey. For 11 years, I searched for answers about why I have a limp and why I can’t stand for long periods of time. Every explanation left me feeling defeated, but through it all, I clung to hope. I would say, “I know the Lord will heal me. I know He’s more than capable.”

But I also added something important: “If I remain this way, I know God is still faithful, and He doesn’t make mistakes.”

This is what I call a ready mindset. It’s the posture of being open to whatever God decides to do, trusting that His plan is perfect and good even if it doesn’t look like what we imagined.

Having a ready mindset doesn’t mean we stop believing for miracles or lose faith in God’s power. It means we embrace His sovereignty, trusting that His ways are higher than ours. Whether He heals us here and now or works in ways we don’t fully understand, He is still good.

So, as I reflect on my journey, I continue to believe in God’s ability to heal, but I also rest in the assurance that His will whatever it may be is perfect. That’s the beauty of faith: trusting the God who never makes mistakes, even when life doesn’t go as planned.