There are several benefits to seeking Christian inner healing and healing your heart wounds through prayer led by the Holy Spirit.
This prayer is both beneficial when done as an individual with Jesus, and with people in the Body of Christ who have been trained and called to do this ministry. Using the Bible & affirming truths with scripture are an important part of this process.
In my experience, Jesus delivered me in a moment from addictions, bondage, depression & suicide. It might be viewed as instant, however, not every battle in my life was like this.
The underlying issues, or wounds, in my soul that caused me to turn to addiction had to be healed. As I began to pray for God to help me heal these wounds, I was led to many different answers- sometimes it was just sitting in His presence, allowing Him to speak to me. Other times it was repeating His Word over myself. I also watched many teachings about healing and identity and also fasted to see God’s power work inside of my heart & mind.
Then there were other times when God used people to help me heal. Sometimes they were Pastors, or spiritual mentors/ mothers/ fathers. There have been prophetic vessels that have spoken a word and it changed me, and there were people anointed for deliverance who laid hands on me and darkness fled.
I’ve seen therapists, which I highly recommend, if you can find the right one. It’s a safe place to be able speak about whatever you need to speak about and know that is it not going to go any further, while being given new tools & weapons to use on this earth-bound sojourn.
However, from early on in my walk as a Holy Spirit-filled Christian I came across a ministry in my city who was trained in something called ‘Inner Healing.’ And from my first session I was convinced that this was both a powerful & effective gift that God had provided.
There are many benefits to inner healing-
- Emotional & spiritual healing: Christian inner healing focuses on addressing the root cause of emotional pain & trauma. Through prayer, the Word of God (The Bible), & a relationship with Jesus, father & the Holy Spirit, individuals can experience deep healing & restoration in their hearts & minds.
- Forgiveness, repentance & reconciliation: Christianity at its core is the story of forgiveness, repentance and reconciliation. Through inner healing individuals can learn to forgive themselves & others, leading to freedom from bitterness, resentment & anger- all of which rob peace, joy and even our physical health.
- Renewed identity & purpose: Inner healing can help individuals discover their true identity in Christ and understand their purpose in life. This can bring a sense of clarity, direction & fulfillment.
- Strengthened faith: Engaging in Christian inner healing prayer can deepen one’s belief &trust in God, and His good plans for them. As we experience His healing power in our lives, our faith is strengthened, and we develop a closer relationship with Him, and we are also able to believe for God to heal others.
It’s important to note that while Christian inner healing can be a powerful tool for personal growth and healing, it is also beneficial to seek professional help when dealing with deep emotional wounds or trauma.
Another important aspect to inner healing is to find people who are able to minister to you in this way who are trained, accountable to healthy leadership, who are mature and whole in themselves, and it is always best if you can find someone who comes recommended by someone who you trust.
Below are two lists I have compiled to assist you in further learning, and/or receiving inner healing ministry.
The first list has links to teachings and resources that will help explain more what Inner Healing is. There are also some links to ministries you can pray along to online in your own home. Jesus hears your prayers and sees your heart.
If you truly want to be free, and you call on Him sincerely, He will make a way for you. It’s in His heart to see you heal much more than we even want it for ourselves.
The second list will contain a few links to ministries that I can personally recommend as being not only helpful, but beneficial for inner healing.
Prophetic Healing- What it is- Mining the Truth
Derek Prince- Healing for Wounded Soldiers Series (about healing the soul)
MINISTRIES- click on the names below to be taken the website.
Resources – Eagle Worldwide Network
Luke 4:18 Ministries (luke-418.com)
Elijah House USA: Inner Healing And Prayer Ministry
Freedom Ministries Contact | Trinity Church – if you are in Dallas
