{"id":432,"date":"2024-08-02T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T09:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hhfellows.org\/?p=432"},"modified":"2024-12-29T11:00:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T09:00:26","slug":"wounds-healing-in-the-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hhfellows.org\/?p=432","title":{"rendered":"WOUNDS HEALING IN THE COMMUNITY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong> \u00a0 Healing in the church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Healing, a commonly used concept, describes\u00a0<b>a process that facilitates health and restores harmony and balance between the mind and the body<\/b>. The Church is called to be <b>a community in which the constant, total healing work of the Holy Spirit is taught, sought and experienced<\/b>. The Spirit of healing is present in worship, sacraments, preaching, prayer, fellowship and pastoral and social ministry of the Church. Healing is always attributed to be God&#8217;s power.<\/p>\n<p><b>The church main mission is to heal the wounds of the heart, to open doors, to free people, to say that God is good, God forgives all, God is the Father, God is affectionate, God always waits for us<\/b>. If healing is the mission of the Church, it must be an important part of the ministry provided to those in need.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Types of Healing<\/h2>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">When diving deep into the Bible, it\u2019s clear that God\u2019s healing power isn\u2019t limited to just one aspect of our lives. He touches every part, from our physical bodies to the depths of our souls. Let\u2019s explore the different types of healing we find in Scripture.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Healing<\/h3>\n<p>Physical healing is what often jumps to mind first. It\u2019s seeing the blind see and the lame walk again. Miracles Jesus performed weren\u2019t just for show; they were proof of His power over creation.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples<\/strong>\u00a0in the Bible are numerous. One notable instance is in\u00a0<a class=\"rtBibleRef\" href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/esv\/Mark%205.34\" data-reference=\"Mark 5.34\" data-version=\"esv\" data-purpose=\"bible-reference\">Mark 5:34<\/a>, where Jesus tells a woman, \u201cYour faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faith<\/strong>\u00a0plays a key role. Belief in Jesus\u2019 power to heal is evident in every miracle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emotional Healing<\/h3>\n<p>The hurts that don\u2019t show on the outside can be just as crippling as physical ailments. Emotional healing is a promise God gives to bind up the brokenhearted.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scriptural backing<\/strong>\u00a0is strong.\u00a0<a class=\"rtBibleRef\" href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/esv\/Ps%2034.18\" data-reference=\"Ps 34.18\" data-version=\"esv\" data-purpose=\"bible-reference\">Psalm 34:18<\/a>\u00a0assures us, \u201cThe Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forgiveness and love<\/strong>\u00a0are often the first steps to healing our hearts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spiritual Healing<\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps the most profound healing of all, spiritual healing, goes beyond the physical and emotional to touch our very souls.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s about sin and salvation<\/strong>.\u00a0<a class=\"rtBibleRef\" href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/esv\/Eph%202.8-9\" data-reference=\"Eph 2.8-9\" data-version=\"esv\" data-purpose=\"bible-reference\">Ephesians 2:8-9<\/a>\u00a0reminds us, \u201cFor by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it\u2019s the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>A transformed life<\/strong>. This type of healing might not always be as visible as the other types, but it\u2019s far-reaching and eternal.Through these various forms of healing, we witness God\u2019s multifaceted compassion and power. His desire to see us whole\u2014body, soul, and spirit\u2014is clear. Yet, it\u2019s through our faith and His grace that this healing becomes a reality in our lives. Let\u2019s continue to seek Him in every area, trusting in His perfect will for our restoration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Healing in the community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the stages in realizing community healing is to <b>undertake a healing gathering or forum to identify the healing needs and priorities of the community<\/b>. Healing forums help communities to identify the issues that are causing disharmony and imbalance in their lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Steps of Healing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The stages of emotional healing can be broken down into seven steps \u2013 <b>awareness, acknowledgment, acceptance, feeling the pain, grieving, forgiveness, and moving forward<\/b>. Signs of emotional healing include increased self-awareness, improved relationships, greater resilience, and improved physical health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Healing in the church Healing, a commonly used concept, describes\u00a0a process that facilitates health and restores harmony and balance between the mind and the body. The Church is called to be a community in which the constant, total healing work of the Holy Spirit is taught, sought and experienced. 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