--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: For she thought to herself, “If I can…" description: "\"“For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his clothing, I will be healed.” And sure enough, as soon as she had touched him, the bleeding stoppe..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4c0/lisa-harper-92943_compassion_for-she-thought-to-herself-if-i-can-just_2302170.jpg" --- # For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his… ![“For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his clothing, I will be healed.” And sure enough, as soon as she had touched him, the bleeding stopped and she knew she was well! (vv. 28–29 tlb) Her interaction with the Great Physician could’ve/should’ve ended right there because she’d gotten what…” quote by Lisa Harper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4c0/lisa-harper-92943_compassion_for-she-thought-to-herself-if-i-can-just_2302170.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4c0/lisa-harper-92943_compassion_for-she-thought-to-herself-if-i-can-just_2302170.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4c0/lisa-harper-92943_compassion_for-she-thought-to-herself-if-i-can-just_2302170.jpg) > ““For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his clothing, I will be healed.” And sure enough, as soon as she had touched him, the bleeding stopped and she knew she was well! (vv. 28–29 tlb) Her interaction with the Great Physician could’ve/should’ve ended right there because she’d gotten what she came for: physical healing. Plus, Jesus was en route to Jairus’s house, a leader in the community, to attend to his dying daughter (vv. 22–24). But instead, Jesus stops in the middle of a seemingly more important mission just to listen to her: The woman, knowing that she was healed, came and fell at Jesus’ feet. Shaking with fear, she told him the whole truth. (v. 33 ncv, emphasis mine) I believe Jesus stopped because, despite her medical cure, He knew her heart still needed care after twelve long years of suffering. So the Lamb of Judah paused for a moment to lean in and listen to one lonely woman’s entire story. Really listening—leaning in and giving our full attention to what someone else is communicating or attempting to communicate—is one of humanity’s most powerful expressions of compassion. Unfortunately, in our digitized, hyperstimulated, selfie and social-media obsessed culture, being actively present while someone else tells their true, unfiltered story seems to be going the way of the Dodo bird. I’m sure, like me, you’ve found yourself awkwardly trailing off and not finishing a complete thought because the person in front of you stopped paying attention as soon as their phone started vibrating. Leisurely, device-less conversation between two people seems to becoming passé.”” Lisa Harper ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A woman healed by touching Jesus' garment reveals deeper spiritual healing beyond physical cure; compassion requires listening fully. **In simple terms:** Physical healing may not address deeper wounds. Key Takeaway Listen deeply to others' stories. Themes compassion healing spiritual listening digital distraction Mood reflection advice Type Compassion:1 Healed:1 Healing:1 Physical healing:1 Paying Attention:1 Knowing Healed:0 Healed Came:0 Clothing Healed:0 When to use this quote - counseling - faith practice - digital mindfulness - null Key Concepts theology psychology Questions to Reflect On - thoughtful - concerned A Different Perspective How can we practice active listening today?;What distractions hinder true compassion? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Compassion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/compassion/) [Healing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/healing/) [Paying Attention](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/paying-attention/) [Physical healing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/physical-healing/) ## Related quotes > [Ive been hurt bad,but I'm going to let you in, please know that ive been hurt bad and that the scars and pain are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/she-s-gone/ive-been-hurt-bad-but-i-m-going-to-let-you-in-please-know-that-ive/) She's\_gone > [The greatest blessing God provided me was not my physical healing. 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