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Don’t Leave Empty Handed
You’re not waiting for God to say “yes” to your healing—you’re walking away from it.
Addison Collingsworth
May 30, 2025
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This article is part of an ongoing Bigger Than Me series on the topic of healing.
Each issue builds on the last to explore how Jesus showed compassion in healing and how we can follow in His footsteps. If you’re joining mid-series, I recommend starting from the beginning or catching up on any parts you missed below:
Original graphic by Bryan Arcebal
You step into the cold, sterile lobby of your local bank, clutching a check in your hands.
It looks too good to be true.
The amount written on the check is staggering. Money that would change your life.
As you stand in line, doubt begins creeping in.
“What if this is a prank? What if I walk up there and they laugh in my face? What if I just end up looking stupid?”
Your grip tightens. You fidget with the check, running your thumb over the paper.
“I shouldn’t be here. I’m going to mess this up. Maybe I misunderstood. Maybe I don’t actually deserve this.”
You step forward.
Your turn.
Sliding the check across the counter, you try to keep your voice steady:
“I’d like to cash this, please.”
The teller: a man in a pressed suit with cold, unreadable eyes, picks up the check. He examines it, flipping it over, staring at it longer than feels necessary.
Then, without hesitation, he shoves it back across the counter.
“You can’t cash this.”
Your breath catches.
Your cheeks flush.
Confusion floods your mind.
Did you miss some fine print?
Was the check a mistake?
Was the money never in the account?
As the teller stares, you glance around. Embarrassment sets in as others in line begin to notice.
“Okay…” you reply timidly.
You quickly reach for the check and tuck it into your pocket.
And just like that,
You give up.
“Next!” you hear the teller call as you slink away.
You leave the bank dejected.
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