Spiritual Counseling
Biblical counseling is using the Bible as a means to finding purpose in life, living a life that is abundant in joy (even in difficult circumstances), and using the Lord and godly men and women as a source of comfort and healing. Since the fall of man, life on earth has been a difficult journey to maneuver; some difficulties are results of our own choices while others difficulties just seem to happen for no apparent reason. Relationships between friends, marital partners, families, and business associates are difficult to manage and maintain over the course of time and many turn to outside help to get perspective and to obtain the tools needed to manage the emotional upheavals that plague the life of every person. Professional counselors are abundant today, offering a listening ear and objective advice. While these well-trained and helpful professionals offer many resources and guidance, the Bible claims that the Lord Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor and that the Word of God can bring healing to any situation. Spiritual counseling offered by godly men and women and professional Christian Counselors addresses the entire being of a person: the emotional, the spiritual, and the physical. Before there was ever such a thing as a Licensed Professional Counselor, the Bible was bringing truth and comfort to thousands who experienced the same traumatic circumstances that the people of today face.
To comfort someone is to soothe in distress and to bring consolation or hope. The Bible claims that our God is the God of all comfort, not just our counsel or guide. Through his tender methods of guiding us through life, He also provides healing and hope. Comfort is found not in the absence of pain but in the midst of it. "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3). Biblical counseling can not only open our eyes to the truth of any given matter, but can also serve to usher in the presence of the Almighty God who extends a soothing touch. "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you: and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem." (Isaiah 66:13) Through this passage we come to understand that God actually desires to extend comfort, just as a parent longs to comfort a crying child. Experiencing times of troubles and tribulations are opportunities to experience the God of all comfort. Spiritual counseling teaches the counselled to turn to this magnificent source of super-natural emotional healing and experience a mighty force with a gentle touch of love. For more important issues like encouragement, faith, and God's love, visit our Bible resources.
And in understanding that the Lord God desires to heal and comfort those who are hurting, we can begin to glimpse purpose in our pain. In the book of Philippians, chapter four, we discover that the Lord also offers a peace that surpasses all understanding. This peace, we are told, cannot be found in temporary earthly things or relationships. The peace God offers is unexplainable and an experience that no secular advice or guidance can compare to. Through biblical counseling, we find that peace is not the absence of pain. We would not be offered a Comforter or supernatural peace, or need it, if our lives were perfect with unending bliss. When we have pain and suffering, we have a God who draws very near. And, it is in the pain and suffering that we discover more about Him, experience the Lord in new ways, and become empowered to carry Christ's message of hope to others. "Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God" (2 Corinthians 1:4).
Those who are not yet familiar enough with the Bible to immediately access the many promises of God that apply to every situation in life, may want to first seek the help of godly counsel. The Bible explains that spiritual counseling offered by the mature Christian is one way to keep a healthy perspective on circumstances and on life. "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful" (Psalm 1:1). Any man or woman who wants to experience the healing touch of the most powerful source in the universe will not want to seek advice from others just because they are successful, popular, or claiming to have answers. The man or woman who follows Christ will also not let pride stand in the way of reaching out for Christian biblical counseling. Christians must understand that life is a process and that we always have more to learn about the glory of our God and how our lives play out within His plans. Sharing our troubles with one another is biblical.
Anyone who is in the midst of a struggle can find compassion and hope by seeking spiritual counseling. Biblical counseling will also offer those seeking the opportunity to grow in Christ, the opportunity of maturing to a level where they can, in turn, help another person someday. The Word of God commands that Christians comfort and encourage one another, being the very body of Christ to those in need. To discover more about Christian counsel and how Jesus can become a source of healing, click the link above and take the quiz.
To comfort someone is to soothe in distress and to bring consolation or hope. The Bible claims that our God is the God of all comfort, not just our counsel or guide. Through his tender methods of guiding us through life, He also provides healing and hope. Comfort is found not in the absence of pain but in the midst of it. "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3). Biblical counseling can not only open our eyes to the truth of any given matter, but can also serve to usher in the presence of the Almighty God who extends a soothing touch. "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you: and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem." (Isaiah 66:13) Through this passage we come to understand that God actually desires to extend comfort, just as a parent longs to comfort a crying child. Experiencing times of troubles and tribulations are opportunities to experience the God of all comfort. Spiritual counseling teaches the counselled to turn to this magnificent source of super-natural emotional healing and experience a mighty force with a gentle touch of love. For more important issues like encouragement, faith, and God's love, visit our Bible resources.
And in understanding that the Lord God desires to heal and comfort those who are hurting, we can begin to glimpse purpose in our pain. In the book of Philippians, chapter four, we discover that the Lord also offers a peace that surpasses all understanding. This peace, we are told, cannot be found in temporary earthly things or relationships. The peace God offers is unexplainable and an experience that no secular advice or guidance can compare to. Through biblical counseling, we find that peace is not the absence of pain. We would not be offered a Comforter or supernatural peace, or need it, if our lives were perfect with unending bliss. When we have pain and suffering, we have a God who draws very near. And, it is in the pain and suffering that we discover more about Him, experience the Lord in new ways, and become empowered to carry Christ's message of hope to others. "Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God" (2 Corinthians 1:4).
Those who are not yet familiar enough with the Bible to immediately access the many promises of God that apply to every situation in life, may want to first seek the help of godly counsel. The Bible explains that spiritual counseling offered by the mature Christian is one way to keep a healthy perspective on circumstances and on life. "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful" (Psalm 1:1). Any man or woman who wants to experience the healing touch of the most powerful source in the universe will not want to seek advice from others just because they are successful, popular, or claiming to have answers. The man or woman who follows Christ will also not let pride stand in the way of reaching out for Christian biblical counseling. Christians must understand that life is a process and that we always have more to learn about the glory of our God and how our lives play out within His plans. Sharing our troubles with one another is biblical.
Anyone who is in the midst of a struggle can find compassion and hope by seeking spiritual counseling. Biblical counseling will also offer those seeking the opportunity to grow in Christ, the opportunity of maturing to a level where they can, in turn, help another person someday. The Word of God commands that Christians comfort and encourage one another, being the very body of Christ to those in need. To discover more about Christian counsel and how Jesus can become a source of healing, click the link above and take the quiz.
Spiritual Counseling
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