From the Crucible (by Pastor Linda Pugsley)

Headaches, toothaches, arthritis, broken bones, cancer…whoa…with those things, we feel quite tormented! We are consumed with the pain, the inconvenience, the cost! Well, do you have the same sense of torment when you sin? Shouldn’t there be “dis-ease” for your “soul” as much as there is for your “cells”?

Lust, dishonesty, legalism, pride, adultery, hatred…aren’t these “dis-eases”, too? You’d want a miraculous healing for an injury or disease, so why not a healing for the injured soul?

A physical miracle is easy. God heals you – you’re done – nothing on your part is required. But those soul issues are different. Forgiveness is a miraculous healing, but it isn’t sprinkled on you like heavenly sugar. Soul healing takes something on your part…an act of your will to submit to God and know you have sinned. Confess – repent – be forgiven – and be healed. Your soul will thank you for it. Endure the fire…it’s producing pure gold!

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