As a new Christian, we first discover the love of Jesus and decide to walk with Him. Our first task at hand, is to work on healing our past issues. This is necessary for us to do His service. This would be true for everyone; trauma can occur at any level or degree. Is healing possible through spirituality? Whether, physical, sexual or mental. Deciding to work on healing begins with a conversation between you and God. Then, the healing process can begin. There are many different ways that we can explore healing through spirituality. Prayer, meditation and studying the word is essential. These are just a few among many to chose from.
Prayer
They say that the power of prayer has the strength of many and it can achieve so much beyond our human capabilities. You must believe first and foremost for this to happen, for healing to be reached. According to the dictionary reference online, prayer defined is a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession. When do you pray? In the morning, night or whenever you need to have a conversation? Or due to a conflict that you may be having? Regardless, the time of day; you can pray whenever or wherever you need to; there are no limits to praying. On a personal note: Prayer is one of the things that I enjoy the most. Conversing with the big guy in the sky on a daily basis, it is my way to stay strong and keeping my focus.
Meditation
Many of us explore the option of meditation as a way to achieve relaxation, find peace of mind, manage our stress of everyday living or as a way to achieve wellness. Make no mistake that meditation is not a replacement for taking medications or going through medical treatment. It can make all the difference in putting you on the path towards your healing.
The Natural Way
Working on healing from the inside out is a great way to find wellness. Whether through nutrition, diet, making healthy recipes, maintaining good health, inspirational reading. All options mentioned is not a quick fix to past events but with time, healing can occur. You must make your decision, invest your time and be committed to healing and reaching wellness. Remember, in order to be a service to others; you must first be well enough to carry out His work.
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