Trying to fix emotional things spiritually, is like trying to fix a sports car with boat parts, you’re just going to be frustrated, and it wont work.
I have heard over and over again the insinuation, that as long as you are saved, it’ll “cure what ails you.” Well, yes, it will. But, only if you know how to open yourself up that healing.
Am I saying the Holy Ghost can’t fix/cure your emotions? No, I’m not.
Often, when we are dealing with emotional dysfunctions (anger, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, etc.), we try to pray them away. When they don’t go away and get worse, we often accuse God of not listening or being there for us. The truth however, is that these often do not “go away” after one prayer or even a thousand prayers. There are many times that God is wanting to do a work in us, through someone else.
Sometimes healing happens in isolation, but most of the times it happens through someone else speaking life into us. When I say speak life, I am not referring to positivity, I am speaking of a clear word (rhema, quickened Logos) [Romans 10:17] from God. When people speak as though they are speaking for God, but He has not put the words in their mouth, and they are speaking from their own desires, it will bring confusion and destruction. However, when someone, compelled by Jesus’ compassion, using empathy, to create connection, speaks what Jesus is giving them to speak to you, GREAT healing can come.
Yes, this can happen in a church service setting, but more often than not, it is one on one, or In a small group setting. As you read through the Gospel accounts, you will find, the more intimate the setting, the deeper Jesus connected, and expounded.
We should seek out safe people, and be safe people so that we can receive healing, and bring healing. Many times I have received so much healing while trying to bring healing to someone else. Often I will say something to my wife that I think is profound and she will turn around and blow me away with wisdom and a word from God. I can’t tell you the times I have ended up in tears, trying to scribble notes as she spoke straight from God to me.
One last note, the only way to be angry(emotional) and sin(spiritual) not (Ephesians 4:26), is by being curious(thinking) about why you’re feeling angry, and what is the proper action(behavior) to take so that sin is not committed.
I pray grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father, the Lord Jesus Christ.
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