Working at an institution, I see many hurting people everyday. They are there dealing with a lot of personal challenges; From suicidal thoughts, seeing nightmares, hearing voices to altered mental status, to psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar I, II, from minor depression to major chronic to total sickness and lost in the world of self-abuse, drugs and alcohol and sexual addiction. There are also those struggle with demonic oppression as well.
Dr. Laurie A. Vervaecke authored her book Woman, Why Are You Weeping? wrote that 1 out of 4 females and 1 out of 6 males were molested or raped by the age of 18. This is a very reality that we are facing.
I also see a lot of anger and hatred and unforgiveness which seem to cause more emotional problems and physical pains. Forgivenss is one of the keys to their healings. When they are able to release everything unto the hand of the Lord and to forgive the aggressor or those who have hurt them in the past, they are able to find the strength to move forward.
Everyday, I see hope in the eyes of those who are open to the Spirit of God working in their lives prompting them to respond to Christ Jesus. He is always ready standing at the door of their hearts knocking, waiting for them to open wide so that He can come in to forgive, to deliver, to heal and to save, to redeem that which is lost.
I ask that you would help pray for me daily for spiritual strength and power, for discernment to know which spirits are invading these souls and how to listen to their stories, to hear the pain behind the words and provide the best and effective pastoral care they need.
God is the Healer. I only need to be sensitive to them and to point them to Christ. When they are ready, miracles do happen here; hearts are restored; lives are saved; souls are won into the kingdom of God.
Every week there are about 3-4 people are delivered and saved. I also baptize them and encouraged them to plug into a Christian church, a faith community near their homes so they can grow and be supported.
Pastor Linh
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