IPF -- Healing

In my morning class at IPF, we discussed healing. I thought I would share my notes today. What was said really resonated with me. I hope you find it helpful.

Four types of healing:

1.) Salvation -- the most basic: the healing of our souls and entering into a personal relationship with Christ

2.) Physical healing -- a mystery; not all are healed
--- 2 types: verbal and tactile

3.) Inner healing -- healing of emotions or memories

4.) Deliverance
--- oppression ---
--- possession --- (rare)
--- obsession ---


Healing happens through prayer, in the forgiveness of sin, inner and physical healing, and deliverance.

Healing is done ultimately through an encounter with Jesus Christ.

Deliverance is a subcategory of healing that is always oriented so that the healing required (but not necessarily desired) happens.

Evil spirits work in us like infections in wounds. These wounds come from various sources:
1) Sins we have committed
2) Sins done against us
3) Remnants or consequences of sins done by others that we have inherited.

Blocks to inner healing include:
1) judgements of others
2) inner vows
3) unforgiveness -- either for ourselves or others

More obstacles to deeper healing include:
1) interior lies/distortions
2) behavior patterns
3) viscious cycles of shame
4) defenses
5) distorted image of God
6) psychological vulnerabilities, distortions, and issues are exploited by the Evil One

Ways to get passed obstacles include:
1) learning how to integrate and uncover history of core beliefs and wounds
2) expressing anger in a healthy way
3) setting limits without being energized by resentments

Forgiveness is ultimately a decision made to give up the right to punish. It is NOT a feeling, but an act of the will. It often times takes time for one's emotions to catch up with this choice.

Forgiveness is NOT forgetting or "pseudo-forgiveness," that is, feelings of moral superiority or personal efficiency/productivity.