My “Healing Journey” Experience

Faith, The Only Fuel We Need

In September 2022 the Almighty God nudged me to take The Healing Journey class, a unique Bible study created by Cyndy Sherwood, founder of His Healing Light Ministries. After hearing an announcement at my church for this women’s study and restoration opportunity, I honestly did not want to inquire about it, although I knew in my spirit that God was leading me to take this chance for healing. I felt inadequate, not ready to commit to more inner work, and most of all, I was fearful of fellowship.

My husband encouraged me to sign up for the Monday evening class despite the anxiety I was feeling as a new Christian and a new member of the church we had only been attending for 2 weeks. I shook my head no as we walked past the sign up booth that Sunday. Nobody knew who I was. I liked it that way, but the Most High had other plans for me.

The Lord moves in brilliant ways and knows how to reach the depths of our hardened hearts. The Sunday after the official start date of the class, a woman named Heather shared her testimony on how The Healing Journey had helped her heal from painful things she didn’t even realize had a great affect on her. Heather went on to say this wasn’t her first time completing the class, and she experienced God in many ways she hadn’t before attending. She encouraged the women of our church to take the opportunity. That’s when I couldn’t ignore the call of God any longer.

However, once I had signed up for The Healing Journey experience, I started to kick myself for what I had committed to. Due to my past experiences I was scared to be seen and to be heard, especially in a small group of Christian women. I also hadn’t had many positive experiences with “friends” or family throughout my life. The thought of sitting in a classroom full of strangers felt like a deep dive into the unknown. The Holy Spirit comforted me and encouraged me to take the plunge as He often does. I pushed aside my fears and prayed with all my heart for courage those first few weeks. I began the inner healing work God knew I needed with the support and love of my small group leader, Beth-Ann, and the class facilitator, Desra.

Faith was the only fuel I had at the beginning of those 29 weeks, yet sometimes Faith is the only fuel we need to continue to light the way for ourselves and for others.

Renewed Confidence

I’ve come to know a lot about myself these last several months. I enjoy baking for potlucks and sharing life stories and laughter with other God-fearing women. I’ve always loved learning, but The Healing Journey showed me how I could continue to grow in my faith, in my Bible study, and in my relationship with my authentic self.

I’ve also come to realize my true identity in Christ. I am not a victim though I’ve been victimized, and I am not insignificant though I’ve been overlooked. I am loved despite feeling unseen and abandoned for most of my existence. I am a daughter of the King of Heaven despite living on this beautiful, yet terrifying earth. I can be confident in who God made me to be, and I can walk in divine purpose, even in the midst of fear.

Most importantly, I’ve come to know more about God’s character and His role in my life as my Provider, Protector, and Power. I’ve found that inner peace does exist when we seek it from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I feel equipped to be a better friend, a more graceful wife, and a thriving member of my church. I now have the resources to continue to rely on the Most High God and His promises when life gets messy, or when I become prideful in my actions. I know I am more equipped to serve His Kingdom with love and mercy.

I am confident that the road ahead will be miraculous. Many new doors have opened due to my obedience to God. Am I still afraid and uncertain from time to time? Yes! I am also confident that God will never forsake me because He never left my side when I was afraid to look at my deep wounds and step into who He made me to be.

Gratitude

I am extremely grateful that I trusted the Holy Spirit to guide me and not my own fear-based thinking. I am grateful for all the women who’ve helped me see the potential I didn’t know I had. I’m grateful for my husband for driving me to class each Monday and encouraging me to continue the process of healing when I wanted to quit. Because I’ve completed The Healing Journey class and attended The Healing Journey Boot Camp, I now feel ready to lead others to drink from the fountain of Life. I feel fired up to help women find their voice and forgive themselves. I know the Lord has called me to set the captives free from the chains and the prisons of the enemy. Has He called you to this mission as well?

If you ever get the opportunity to take The Healing Journey class, in-person or virtually, please do! Follow the call of God. He will lead you to new heights and to a renewed version of yourself you might’ve never knew existed. Accept God’s invitation to come sit at His table. It’s time to leave Egypt and enter the Promised Land.

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