08/01/2025
Such good thoughts about healing. ❤️🩹
Today's post is a bit different. My goal has always been to help women as much as I possibly can, especially women who are healing from deep hurts.
When I teach on healing, I share three main things that helped me in my journey of healing:
1. Immersing myself deeply into God's Word.
2. Developing an intimate prayer life.
3. Meeting with fellow believers at every opportunity -- church, Bible studies, prayer and small groups.
If you've followed me for a while, no doubt you've read the above.
Today, if you and I were sharing a quiet cup of coffee, and you said you were doing all these things -- but what else could you do, I would share the following with you.
These are things -- gifts of God -- that my Heavenly Father has also used to help heal my heart. Perhaps not spoken about as much, but such a blessing to me.
🌺 Exercise. What???? Yes, you read that right. Early on in my healing journey, I discovered a wonderful thing. During exercise, God causes our bodies to release endorphins which contribute to our health and state of mind. Exercise literally helps us feel happier. (As well as strengthening our bodies!)
🌺 Sunshine, fresh air, and nature. It's incredible what a walk around the back yard will do, listening to the birds, feeling the breeze, basking in the sunshine. Another natural mood booster from our Father!
🌺 Uplifting music. This is a big one. Our emotions respond to music. I encourage women to listen to Christian music that focuses on the goodness of God, rather than sad songs that make us wallow in our sorrow. You control the soundtrack to your life, my friend. Make sure it's a good one.
🌺 Good, clean, encouraging entertainment/hobbies. Burying yourself in a good book or movie is not a bad thing. Creating (whether it's art, gardening, music, or woodworking!) occupies your hands and mind, and brings a feeling of accomplishment.
As we take our last sips, I would remind you of one more thing:
Healing is a journey, not a one-time event. There will be ups and downs, good days and bad days.
But the work of healing is always worth it.
For the child of God, the best is always yet to come.
"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed: save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise." (Jeremiah 17:14)
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