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At ALTOGETHER LOVELY MINISTRIES we believe Jesus Christ is our “Healer”. First in Salvation through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ – this being the born again experience. That precious moment that Jesus comes into the heart and spirit of someone who has repented of their sins and put their faith in Him. At this point, the “spirit” of this person is “sealed for the day of redemption”, “born anew”, “alive to God and dead to sin”, and “filled with the Holy Spirit.” Then, our day by day walk with Christ as He heals us, sanctifies us, and helps us become more like Christ. This is our soul. God healing us so that our mind, will, and emotions become renewed, healed, decisive for Jesus, and supernaturally healed. Our final healing will come when Christ returns and gives us our new body like His.

We are providing the following links on our website to aid in your healing:

a) KNOWING GOD: complete healing starts with a born again relationship with Jesus. Also see our USEFUL LINKS.

b) FREE BOOKS: we recommend “Experiencing God’s Love-1 (EGL-1)” & ”Experiencing God’s Love-2 (EGL-2)”. Both books can be used with one to one discipleship or in a small group setting. We also recommend “Resources 1”, “Resources 2”, and “Resources 3” for some wonderful scripture, prayers, stories,

c) FREE TEACHINGS: sermons on healing.

d) AUDIO SERMONS: audio sermons on healing

e) USEFUL LINKS: websites on healing (be discerning and wise).
GUIDELINES FOR HEALING

 
  It must be noted that there is no easy path or easy way in healing. Jesus’ healing for us was painful. We are His disciples and are to live as He did. Sometimes God does a “big, miraculous healing”. Sometimes God takes us through a long process. The most important thing to understand about healing is that God wants a relationship with us. He knows that if we were instantly healed, many of us would start to think we don’t need Him anymore. The greater our need for God, the better off we are. Yes, it is painful at times!! Oh, so painful!! But, it is the means that keeps us constantly drawing close to our Lord. If you ever feel that God is just a far off God who doesn’t care about your pain; just look at the CROSS. God has gone through every degree of pain, rejection, physical suffering, heart ache, abuse, and shame that any of us have. And to a greater degree!! He understands and is with us in our healing. The following are some GUIDELINES for healing:

- Embrace the “FIREBALL” in your heart. Draw deep down as much as you can and allow Jesus in.

- God doesn’t heal at the surface. He is the “Great Physician”. He goes down to the “core” of the problem which is usually confession of sin or unforgiveness.

- Find people to share with who are mature, trustworthy, and caring. Be wise in your relationships. Unfortunately, wounded, dysfunctional people usually attract wounded, dysfunctional people. Step out and seek “healthy relationships” that nourish, encourage, and build you up.

- Start a daily “PRAYER JOURNAL”. Take time each day to allow God to heal you as you write your prayers down on paper. (See Chapter 1 – Activity #7 of Experiencing God’s Love-1 [EGL-1])

- When you are in a lot of pain, take time to draw close to God even though it is painful. Breath slowly & deeply and focus on God in your heart. Prayer Journaling is also good to do at this point.

- Do nourishing things. Don’t just stay in a mode of healing and pain. Go for walks, read a good book, go swimming, ride your bicycle, etc. God wants to give you time to rest for the next healing.

- Minister to others. If you are feeling sorry for yourself, find someone who is “worse off” than you.

- Mediate on healing Scriptures. Learn more about God’s compassion, love, and healing power.

- Be wise in sharing your testimony of healing. Many times Christians ask “new converts” to share their testimony. The problem is that sometimes they share too much and end up feeling spiritually abused. Be wise and get guidance from mature Christians who have gone through healing.

- Our time here is preparation for eternity. We are being healed and transformed into the likeness of Christ for eternity. This time here is but “a breath”. Learn to understand this and renew your mind.

- God wants to restore the losses in our lives. But first He needs to prepare us to receive all His glorious riches. Having us mature as a Christian is God’s first goal.

- It is okay to get angry. David throughout the Psalms got angry. But he “wrote” his thoughts down no paper and never hurt someone else or himself. Write your anger on paper. Read it. Then throw the paper away. (Then read the Psalms “outloud”).

- Allow yourself to GRIEVE your losses. You may start to cry for no reason. You may even feel depressed. It is alright. You are being healed. Your pain with in you from your past is coming out.

- Be wise with prescription medicines. Read about the medication on the internet. Find out what they are treating, what the side effects will be, how long they plan on having you on the medication, whether or not it is addictive, how it will affect your healing process, etc. Get a few different doctors opinions. Find the balance between anti-medication people and people who give medications for everything. Remember, medications “mask” the problem – they don’t get to the root. But, sometimes they help stabilize a person until they can get their life balanced. BE WISE. A spiritual Christian doctor, who can explain the pros and cons of medications, would be wise to talk to.

- Read Scripture that affirms who you are “in Christ”. You are God’s child and a blessing.

- God loves you. Meditate on this truth. Believe this truth. Listen to His voice about this truth.
 
 

DISCLAIMER
This material is not to replace counseling when needed. In fact, we encourage individuals to find trusting Christian counseling and discipleship. This material is a “tool” to offer support. Individuals are responsible for their own healing and the choices they make - it is between you and God. Nobody knows you better than God. In no way does this material claim to replace professional counselors when needed. A professional Christian counselor is something that should be considered between God and the individual. Again, this book offers “laymen” resources for those wanting further growth and healing in Christ.