Healing in Every Direction
- Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
- May 17
- 2 min read
"O Lord, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; if you save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for you alone!"
— Jeremiah 17:14
"He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds."
— Psalm 147:3
"Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit."
— 3 John 1:2
Hello My Ekklesia Family
Jeremiah’s cry is not just for physical restoration—it is a declaration that true healing can only come from God. In Hebrew, “Rapha” means healer. This healing is holistic: mind, body, soul, and relationships. Psalm 147:3 reminds us that the Lord’s care reaches deep into the hidden places of our hearts. And 3 John 1:2 expresses God's desire for total wellness—not just a sound body, but a thriving soul.
Many of us carry wounds we don’t speak about—mental exhaustion, emotional betrayals, physical pain, or spiritual numbness. Yet, God is Jehovah Rapha—the God who heals. He sees the trauma you’ve buried, the tears you cried when no one saw, and the relationships that fractured. Healing isn’t always instant, but it is always available.
Jesus didn’t just die to forgive our sins—He rose to restore our wholeness. The same Spirit that raised Him from the dead now dwells in you to renew your thoughts, restore your body, revive your soul, and reconcile your relationships.
Speak the promises of healing aloud every day (Jeremiah 30:17)
Forgive where it hurts—it clears the way for your own healing
Rest, eat well, and pray—your physical health is spiritual too
Invite Jesus into broken areas with complete honesty
Seek counseling or accountability when needed. Healing takes help.
Father God, Jehovah Rapha—my Healer,Today I surrender every part of me—my weary mind, aching body, broken relationships, and weary soul. Heal me from the inside out. Mend what I cannot fix. Break what needs to be rebuilt. Remove what is toxic and restore what brings You glory. I lay down my fears and disappointments. I receive Your peace, Your joy, and Your wholeness. Make me new again in Jesus' name. Amen.
If you’ve never truly surrendered your life to Christ, this is your moment. Healing starts with relationship. Jesus is not only Savior—He is Restorer. Will you follow Him? Let today be your new beginning.
Join us at Ekklesia Christian Life Ministries—Sundays at Noon (3960 Cane Run Rd) or connect with us online at EkklesiaChristianLife.org
Let’s walk in healing—together.
LoveUmorethanUknow,
Pastor Stephän Kirby
Ekklesia Christian Life Ministries