THE HEALING POWER OF CHRIST IN COUNSELLING BRUCE PRINGLE DYNAMIC GROWTH CONSULTING CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING SERVICES - MAY 1/12
2 Corinthians 4:1-11 Therefore seeing we have this ministry We all have a ministry! **Ab the Counsellor **I m often asked what is your counselling position?
My Counselling Position 1. I believe people need Jesus Christ. 2. I believe the presenting problem is not always the real problem Oops!!
3. I believe the name of Jesus Christ, the blood of Jesus Christ and the Word of God sets people free.
4. I believe people need to be taught to watch out for their enemy and walk in freedom!
5. I believe people need to do homework Examine myself through being open to God about my past fears, sins, abuse, etc. and journal these, memorize Scripture.
A.B. Simpson said, Spiritual power is the power that lifts up Jesus and makes Him real to the apprehension of the hearer. Spiritual power
is the power that leads men to a decision. It is the power that presses them to action- prompt, decisive, positive action. That is my goal in Biblical Counselling!
Three forces war against us! 1.The world 2.The flesh 3.The devil James 3:15
It is Jesus Christ who heals! Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me to preach the gospel
God s Anointing on Jesus and on Us 1. Share the Good News 2. Bind up the hurt and brokenhearted 3. Proclaim liberty to the captives
God s Anointing on Jesus- Us 4. Open prisons to those in bondage 5. To comfort all who mourn 6. To give beauty for ashes
God s Anointing on Jesus- Us 7. To give the oil of joy for mourning 8. To give the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness
It is Jesus Christ who heals! * Father s Day Dad * Gideon's - Depression * Alcoholic - Parents
The Destructiveness of the Self life Roadblocks to Relationships
Roadblocks to Relationships 1. Demanding 2. Domineering 3. Demeaning 4. Dogmatic
Examples of the Self life Self reliant - Jim Self centered - U of S/Miss Self indulgence- Spend/spend Self pity - Bitterness Self loathing - Joan
Christ heals the whole person HEBREWS 4:12-16 Mental Physical Social Emotional Spiritual
4. I believe people need to be taught to watch out for their enemy! Eph. 6:10-18 Put on the whole armor of God stand against the wiles (tricks) of Satan
THE REAL PICTURE John 10:27-30; Ephesians 6:10-18 HOLY SPIRIT FATHER Me SON - JESUS ALMIGHTY GOD FATHER, SON, HOLY SPIRIT BELIEVERS IN CHRIST
CHRIST BELIEVERS IN CHRIST SATAN PRINCIPALITIES POWERS RULERS SPIRITUALLY WICKED DEMONS DEMONS DEMONS DEMONS FEAR ANGER LUST DEPRESSION
Strongholds The pain of bondage Rape, TSD, fear, abortion, bitterness, demonic My Jesus! (excerpt from client s letter).
Praise God, I am still free & delivered from Satan Oh he tries to get me to come back but by God s grace I haven t. I am still FREE I am so grateful to God and to for your help and prayers. If it wasn t for C.C.S. I would be dead and in hell today. Thank you so very much.
Homework for you and those you work with. It is a faith walk - Corrie
FAITH Sees the Invisible Believes the incredible Receives the impossible CORRIE TEN BOOM
MY MOTIVATION STATEMENT THAT I SAY OFTEN: WILL I SEE YOU TODAY JESUS?
Homework 1. Develop a life of praise A,B,C ; Ps. 103 Bless the Lord
Homework 2. Realize and accept God s love and forgiveness for you John 3:16; 1 John 1:9 God I thank you that you love me and forgive me!
3. Renew your mind - Identify wrong thoughts and feelings from sin, hurts, abuse, etc. and replace them with His Word Pull down! 2 Cor. 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh
Homework 4. Choose to forgive others and yourself. Keep short accounts with God!
Homework 5. Work on your daily spiritual life: Prayer and the Word (read, study, memorize) and obey the Holy Spirit.
They that wait upon the Lord Is. 40:31 MY RESPONSE?
MY COMMITMENT PRAYER Today, I will praise the Lord for who He is. Ps. 34:1; 100:1-5; 103:1-5 Today, I will submit myself to God s will for my life regardless of the situation I find myself in. Ro. 8:28; James. 4:7
Today, I will give attention to reading God s Word and applying the Biblical principles to my life. Heb. 4:12, Psalm 119:11 Today, I will allow Jesus Christ to be Lord in my life and control every area of my life. Phil. 2:10,11
Today, I will not give in to Satan s attacks. I will use the Name of Jesus Christ, the Blood of Jesus Christ and the Word of Jesus Christ to win every battle. Eph. 6:10-18, James 4:27; Rev.12:11
Today, I will not give in to negative thoughts, anger, self-pity, failures of the past and fears of the future. Phil. 4:4-8
Christ heals the whole person HEBREWS 4:12-16 Mental Physical Social Emotional Spiritual Emotional Spiritual Physical Mental Social
AMEN!