Do You Want to Be Healed?: A 10-Day Scriptural Retreat with Jesus

by Bob Schuchts, John Burns (Foreword)

“Do you want to be healed?” Jesus asks that question several times in the Bible—of the woman at the well, Bartimaeus the blind man, the woman caught in adultery, the rich young man—and he asks the same of you as well. Do You Want to Be Healed? is a 10-day personal retreat that uses a healing process similar to the one found in the author Bob Schuchts’s bestselling book Be Healed . Each day of the do-it-yourself retreat engages you with a question Jesus asked his followers and uses the traditional practice of lectio divina (divine reading) to dive into a scriptural scene where Jesus heals the spiritually and physically sick. Through the five movements of reading, meditation, prayer, contemplation, and action, you will encounter the biblical figures who received the healing words of Jesus, you will undergo your own spiritual healing and discover your personal response to Jesus’s most probing questions,   Through these questions and the healing answering them brings about, you will come to understand the principles of spiritual healing—such as facing your brokenness, acknowledging your sin and shame, and discovering the healing power of the sacraments—Schuchts shares in Be Healed . Those who have already read Be Healed will be drawn deeper into their healing with a refresher on the core principles of Schuchts’s work. The book is also perfect for those who want to begin the process of spiritual healing. Do You Want to Be Healed ? also is an essential resource for pastors, spiritual directors, therapists, and those who help lead others in an integration of their human and spiritual formation.

160 pages, Paperback

Published August 5, 2022

About the author

Dr. Bob Schuchts, Ph.D. is the founder of the John Paul II Healing Center and the author of the best-selling book, Be Healed: Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life, and other numerous titles. He has also contributed to a variety of other publications and has published resources available through the Center.

Bob spent more than 30 years as a therapist, while also teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in marriage and family relationships, human development, applied psychology, and marriage and family therapy. He held adjunct professor positions at Florida State University; Tallahassee Community College and the Center for Biblical Studies in Tallahassee, Florida. He has also taught courses at the Theology of the Body Institute and the Augustine Institute.

Reviews

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I must warn you first off that this book presents contemplation like something you can just decide to do. This is erroneous teaching. Contemplation is a gift from God, it is not something any one person can do. All one can do is prepare oneself to receive it. This could be a huge obstacle to the spiritual growth of a person if they let them self be lead astray by this book.

That being said, the rest of the content is pretty good. The chapter on shame focuses on sexual shame and I wished it would focus on shame in general. We don't all have sexual shame.

I didn't get something out of every chapter but God did use it to speak to me and I found some reflections very helpful. So If you understand what true mental prayer is and are careful with this book than it will be worth the read. However, I worry that the majority of Christians are not as well versed in the different kinds of prayer and that makes this book dangerous to them.

[Susan Marvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

God captured my attention even in the forward of “Do You Want to Be Healed?” by Bob Schuchts. The scripture used in this book spoke to my heart through the power of the Holy Spirit. The book conveys God’s love and healing power. Anyone who uses the scripture and text of this book to encounter God will be blessed. The additional resources on each scripture passage of video, music, and written works are a blessing for further study and growth. The book is an amazing tool to challenge us to grow in an intimate relationship with God. The questions in each chapter are thought provoking and growth inducing.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book fell into my hands quite unexpectedly, and I knew it was a gift from God that He wanted me to open. I said YES to His invitation to honestly answer His question, “Do you want to be healed?” And this opened the door to a beautiful retreat with Jesus, where I encountered Him personally and intimately. Scripture was the springboard for deep conversations with Christ. This book is life changing. It isn’t always easy, because it requires the reader to go deep, sometimes into those wounded places that we otherwise pretend don’t exist. But as God promises, He truly makes all things new. He restores our hearts and our years. If you desire a healing encounter with Jesus, pray for 10 days with this book. You will be transformed! And set on a path toward living within your calling and purpose as a beloved child of God.

[Trudy Boynton · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading Be Healed, I read this 10Day Retreat to validate the valuable lessons learned. This is a book anyone could read as the author is so personable, frank and honest about his own mistakes in living in relationships with family and friends. It is therefore very non-threatening. After reading this, my husband and I attended a live 3 day “Be Healed” conference in Louisiana. The entire experience was wonderful! I unhesitatingly recommend.

[Katina Ibarra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A transformation

Thank you for this wonderful and inspired retreat. It has helped me go deeper into my wounds and gifts and to be aware of the great love of God for me. Bless God for your healing vocation

[Ann Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful and appreciated

Dr Bob Schuchts is amazing. This retreat led me to write down my feelings. I've never been able to journal more than a page or so.
I was brought to my knees in prayer and tears.
Lots of healing. The beginning of lots of work ahead

[Sergio Soto · Rating 5 out of 5]

9.4/10