Misconception #1: "Emotional healing is just about talking through past wounds."
Truth: Emotional healing is not just about verbal processing—it is about encountering God in the places of pain and receiving His healing. While acknowledging pain is important, true healing comes when individuals allow God to replace lies with His truth and meet their deepest needs.
Misconception #2: "Emotional healing is only for people who have experienced severe trauma."
Truth: Emotional healing is for everyone, not just those who have been through extreme circumstances. Every person has areas of pain, unmet needs, or lies they have believed that can affect their relationship with God and others. Healing is about deepening intimacy with God and walking in greater freedom, regardless of one’s past.
Misconception #3: "If I forgive someone, it means what they did doesn’t matter."
Truth: Forgiveness does not mean excusing or minimizing the pain someone has caused. Instead, forgiveness is about releasing the burden of the offense into God's hands, allowing His justice and healing to take effect. Holding onto unforgiveness keeps a person trapped in emotional pain, while true forgiveness brings freedom and healing.
Emotional wounds don’t just fade with time. They shape how we think, respond, and relate to others—often without us realizing it. But God is a healer. His love restores what was broken and replaces lies with truth. Is there a place in your heart that needs healing? Bring it to Him today. He’s waiting.
Myra Carden CHCP, BCMHC
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