We are born again in our spirit but this does not appear to have had much impact on our soul. Our soul is made up of our mind, emotions and will. Many Christians struggle in the areas of their emotions and mind. Many are driven by their emotional need. This translates into certain behaviours that are a result of that need. Some are driven into addictions like sex and drugs and gambling. The emotional need is the driver. It could be related to the need for appreciation and so performance to please is the driver. It could be for love and so sexual gratification is a temporary fix. One needs to go behind the compulsive behaviour to understand what drives this person to addiction. Many are blind to their emotional need. All they are aware of is their behaviour and the consequent gratification. They get trapped in a cycle and demons keep them trapped. Emotional deprivation allows and invites demonic attachments. This is another area where the church operates largely in ignorance. Yet the church is to be the answer and not the problem.
God wants to reach out and heal us in our emotional areas. He created us and knows our being. Because of His love for us, He reaches out to heal and restore where we have been hurt and deprived. He does this through His Spirit who indwells us. Some call this inner healing. We are healed through the renewing of our mind by His word. When we know the love of God then we are able to receive His love and be healed. Our mind is renewed and our emotions follow. This is transformation as His love transforms us. Our will must surrender to the work of His Spirit. He will guide us and lead us to the areas that need His healing touch. God is waiting to heal us. We need to surrender to Him.We will know when we are healed. Those former addictions will disappear and we will experience joy and peace. This is the need that has to be addressed by the church in these troubled times.
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