Journey to Healing: Healing in His Presence

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All humanity carry wounds; however, Jesus has risen, and He is still healing what is broken. Let’s read John 21:1-14. Imagine being with Jesus. Allow the Holy Spirit to help you experience the presence of Jesus in love. Healing begins with the safe and compassionate presence of Jesus to restore. Open yourselves to encounter Jesus through a spiritual practice called Imaginative Prayer. Imaginative Prayer is real even if it is unseen. Dr. Howard Thurman, theologian, scholar, and spiritual companion to Dr. Martin Luther King often withdrew into silence. He envisioned himself in the presence of the Eternal Living Christ who offers identity, dignity, and strength vital for those wounded, abused, and disinherited by society. Many of us already use our imaginations in singing, worship and prayer. We use our imagination often for things that have not yet happened. Imagination is powerful; neuroscience backs up this spiritual practice. Don’t worry if Imaginative Prayer doesn’t resonate with you immediately; it takes intentional practice. Let’s go back to the beach, where we left Jesus and the disciples in John 21:14 for a guided Imaginative Prayer experience. Close your eyes. Take a few deep slow breaths. Invite the Holy Spirit to guide your imagination. Friends, as we sit with Jesus by the fire on the beach, our prayer becomes more than imagination; it is an encounter, because the risen Lord is alive and with us through His Holy Spirit. Jesus meets us now inviting us to trust Jesus’ healing love with a gaze of love and with delight with Jesus’ quiet presence and peace. Wherever you are, Jesus’ love is enough. Healing begins in Jesus’ presence. Draw near; rest in Jesus’ love; trust Jesus’ work in you.