Apart from the vast evidence of healings that have taken place during praise and worship services, there is also evidence in the bible that praise and worship can be the environment for healing.
King Saul was distressed by an evil spirit and called for a musician to play so that he could be delivered from his oppression (1 Samuel 16:16, 23). David the young worshiper was called upon and played his harp in Saul’s presence. When we are distressed and down, worship can be a means of renewing our spirits and minds. It's a place where heaven and earth converge, a place where the Holy Spirit (God's presence) can work among people. As we praise God, there is a power that comes. I believe it's a place we can become empowered too for works of service.
New people that come to church for the first time often cry, not in a negative way, but I believe it's because in God's presence, our hidden hurts come to the surface - this is a means of facing our past, a start toward our healing and enables us to move forward! When we express our emotions, God starts healing us pretty quickly. I've had to explain to some about this unexpected emotional journey, because they are not always sure as to why they feel the way they do. In God's presence everything becomes exposed, only for our good not to harm us and in order for us to heal from the inside out! God wants us well, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. We can feed our bodies, but what about our souls? We live in a world where our souls are becoming desolate, it's a no go zone.
May be it's time to address matters of the heart and soul. Make a pact to become well from the inside out, as we do this our hearts can start to live again. The saying goes, 'we are what we eat'. What are you eating today; what are you taking into your heart? What are you believing today? Make sure what you are taking in, is good for you, is feeding you, is nourishing you, is helping you, in making you well from the inside out - not just outwardly but inwardly. Then you can live again and move on from past hurts.
God is in the business of healing us utterly and completely in order to journey this life exceedingly well. I've been in many worship meetings and lead worship myself, in my experience God is definitely in the business of restoring us little by little to be all that we can be. I have been renewed many times during worship sessions! As we open ourselves up to God, we are inviting Him to change us and heal us. Reach out today to God, call out to him, find your local church - get yourself into a worship service. Many churches offer free pastoral care too, where you are free to talk to them in a confidential manner about issues you face in your life.
Finally, here are some verses to encourage you. xxxx
Psalm - 103, 1-5: Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalm 71, v 20: Though I have seen troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honour and comfort me once more.
Psalm 34, 18: If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.
Psalm 23, 3 - He restores my soul.
Psalm 23, 3 - He restores my soul.
