Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. ♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #540 I am Thine, O Lord, I Have Heard Thy Voice (#219 in previous version) These days, we see many people clamoring for healing and many people searching for methods of healing both in and outside of the church. To this extent, many people are living difficult lives, bogged down by psychological stressors. There are many people in need of healing: those who have lost the purpose of their lives and have fallen into depression, those who have everything and have succeeded, yet are drowning within the pitfall of addiction and corruption, and those who are suffering from nameless diseases. Perhaps it is fortunate that this kind of suffering and pain is visible to the eyes. However, we must bring healing to the illnesses that are latent in our hearts and souls. How can we do that?
1. There are many hidden illnesses Most people appear to be living well, but we do not know whether they are pretending to have adjusted well, or if they have, in fact, adjusted well to their environment. This is because people are capable of feigning normalcy, regardless of what their internal state is like. Illnesses of the heart come when we see a difference between our reality and the ideals that we hold to, as well as the real ‘me’ and the appearance I must put on before others. Illnesses of the heart remain hidden in our unconscious state of mind, until one day, they erupt and become manifested.
2. Can we solve this problem? We can solve this with the Gospel. However it may not be so simple for us to apply the Gospel to our lives. This is because the things that we have heard, seen, and believed in that are not the Gospel are already instilled in our unconscious and conscious state of mind. In order to solve this problem, our thoughts must first change. Most people are enslaved to material wealth and do not have the reasonable lifestyle to proceed with their lives. It is also good to change your environment. If the family comes together in realization and application, the effects will be seen. It is also helpful to do exercise to restore your physical health. When this happens, you can enjoy the Gospel in your lives. The Bible tells us the perfect solution, which is the filling of the Holy Spirit.
3. Those who have received healing are thankful You will come to be thankful to God for giving you the Gospel when you were still living a life of despair with no solution. This is the appearance of someone who has received healing. If you are filled with resentment and grumbling, that means that you still have healing to receive. When you meditate on the blessing of salvation that you have received and enter into deep prayer, the illnesses of your heart will be healed. You will be filled with rest and peace and you will also find your reasonable attitude for a balanced lifestyle.
Forum Topic You can see the state of someone’s heart if you examine whether that person speaks more words of thanksgiving or more words of complaints on a daily basis. If you have received salvation, stop being a person who complains. Now, the Gospel needs to filter into all parts of our lives and we must restore a healthy heart and mind. Pray to receive the filling of the Holy Spirit in your thoughts and heart today.
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