What’s the secret to emotional health?
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What is the secret to emotional health? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Some might suggest it’s healthier self-esteem, a better body or more money. However, none of these bring a permanent solution.
I’ve counseled a lot of people over the years. It’s been a tremendous journey of healing and hope. It’s also been a process of discovery. All of my education and degrees did not fully prepare me for the horrors people had suffered. I counseled people who suffered from child sexual abuse, human trafficking, physical abuse, abandonment, divorce, alcoholism, drug addictions, spousal abuse, suicide, cancer and even murder.
I’ll never forget the day a man entered my office for counseling. I’d only seen him for a few sessions before he showed up in my office with a small brown paper bag. It was not unusual for clients to bring me a gift, cookies or a book. But this day was different. I innocently asked him what he had in the brown paper bag. He calmly pulled out a large revolver and said, “It’s a 357 Magnum. I’ve loaded it with hollow point bullets.” Then he pointed it at my face. Nobody had prepared me for this. I had never hurt this man; in fact, I was trying to help him. But I discovered a principle that would shape my teachings and counseling for the rest of my life: this man had a heart full of pain, and it had turned to anger.
King David understood this principle. He asked God, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalms 51:10, NIV)
Jesus later revealed this truth: “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.” (Matthew 15:18, NKJV)
Have you ever been surprised by someone’s heart issues?
- Have you ever been motivated by your own heart issues?
- May I encourage you to work on the condition of your heart?
- Could you spend time daily forgiving and being forgiven?
- Could you make sure you “do not let the sun go down while you are still angry”? (see Ephesians 4:26, NIV)
- May I encourage you to seek healing for your past?
Because you are a miracle.
P.S. The story with the gun ended well, but it’s too long to share with you right now. In a few weeks, I’ll share the rest of this story.
Slava lui Dumnezeu!
Thank You Paul for all of your words of encouragement, they really hit home with my family and I. Thank you again.
Thank you Paul for sharing that was quite a story glad it ended well, God bless you✨
Thank you Jesus for Paul for sharing
Your Word with us always protect him from evil thank you Jesus ?it is good to be back✨for a while the messages stopped and had to get a new email don’t know what happened.
Thank you Jesus♥️?
Can’t wait for the complete story, and thanks for today’s miracle everyday.
Amen,!!
Thank you so much
Jesus Christ my seviour for your Grace,
And for this good news and counseling gaming from you
So I say amen.!
Amen!! I love listen to you everyday!! Thank you and God bless you . Jesus is awesome and faithful
You are blessing me and many others.
Thank you for your faithfulness to God and His call to serve. Keep up the great work!
AMEN!
Thank you ? Thank God ?
Amen. Can’t wait for the story to be finish. God bless you always.
Paul, you are a miracle. Thanks for being God’s angel.