SLP041 - 7 Steps to Healing The Broken Soul

The ‘SOUL’ of man is a vital part of our lives. In fact, as the soul goes, so goes every area of our life. The soul is where the will, the mind, the emotions, the memories, our beliefs, and so much more is held. It is literally the ‘womb’ that carries our potential. In order for our lives to manifest our full potential, our souls must be healed. In this episode, I share an overview of this concept, and provide ‘7 Steps To Healing The Broken Soul’.

Brian’s Book Corner

We are introducing a new segment this week; a book review and recommendation. Periodically, I will provide a summary review of a book that I am reading, one that I believe will add value to your ‘becoming’ process.

This week, we are looking at ‘The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth’ by John Maxwell.

In typical John Maxwell style, he offers a powerful, yet practical insight into some KEYS, what he calls LAWS that if lived out and followed, will result in not only growth, but success and fulfillment on levels unimagined.

The Laws:

1. The Law of Intentionality
2. The Law of Awareness
3. The Law of the Mirror
4. The Law of Reflection
5. The Law of Consistency
6. The Law of Environment
7. The Law of Design
8. The Law of Pain
9. The Law of the Ladder
10. The Law of the Rubber band
11. The Law of Trade-offs
12. The Law of Curiosity
13. The Law of Modeling
14. The Law of Expansion
15. The Law of Contribution

I have been reading (and listening) to this book. In fact, I am repeating each chapter multiple times as it is really helping me where I am today. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It should be REQUIRED reading on every high school and university campus, AND, every adult should take time to process its contents. It WILL change your life.

Healing The Broken Soul

In this episode, I want to give you a brief introduction to this topic, and share with you why I believe … EVERY PERSON SHOULD PURSUE HEALING, RECONCILIATION, AND RESTORATION so they can experience the full measure of what God has for their lives.

I Thes. 5.23

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

While we are saved, redeemed, justified, sanctified, and cleansed, many of us STILL are walking as the world walks; depressed, confused, irrational, defeated, never able to break through to new levels, etc. This is NOT God’s will for His people, but there are REAL reasons why things are the way they are. One of these factors is that many believers have BROKEN SOULS. It is the SOUL that must be healed. It is the SOUL that must be liberated and set free.

We are TRI-Partied beings. Made after God’s image and likeness, we possess three distinct yet related parts in our human existence. We are SPIRIT, SOUL, and BODY.  When all three parts are functioning in harmony and completeness, there is RIGHTEOUS, PEACE, and JOY… Sounds like KINGDOM to me!

What is the SOUL?

Our soul is the part of us that contains our will, our emotions, and our thoughts, which in turn, control the course of our mind and eventually produce actions.  Everything that takes place in our mind is housed within the soulish arena of our created being.  The soul is the place where memories are kept—good and bad.  It is the place where wounds, hurts, disappointments, fears, and our sense of failures are contained. What I carry in this compartment GOVERNS my thoughts, actions, decisions, etc.”

Proverbs 23.7 – “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he …”

What is a Soul Tie?

A soul tie is defined as follows:

When the emotions, the mind, and the will of a person becomes entangled to the point where their thoughts are no longer their own (or independent of someone else’s); it occurs when a person or entity is unnaturally and/or inordinately affected by the will, emotions, desires, and situations of someone, or something else. NOTE: Not all soul ties are ungodly or detrimental.

Types of Soul Ties

• Relational Soul Ties
• Covenantal/Vow Soul Ties
• Allegiance and Alliance Soul Ties
• Sexual Soul Ties

III John 2                   …”even as your SOUL prospers.”

Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.

The Soul

• The soul contains the thoughts, memories, the will, the intellect
• That area MUST be healthy and free if the other areas of my life are to prosper.
• It is inside-out living – If I can get my soul to be free of all unhealthy ties, my life will begin to bear the fruit of all God’s promises 

7 Steps To Healing The Broken Soul

1. Acknowledge  – You can’t change …
2. Confess  – Bring it into the light
3. Resolve – Be willing to deal with the pain of the root
4. Forgive and Release – Let them go so you can be free
5. Pray – Ask Father to meet you in the moment
6. Receive – Receive healing, forgiveness, and restoration
7. Live and Become – Become the person God created you to be, and live out your true destiny by His grace

God longs for you to allow him to heal you completely. Your soul must be healed, and all other areas will become aligned and healthy. Submit yourself to the process, and watch as your life is transformed into something more beautiful than you ever imagined possible. You are HIS child … You are His workmanship. God doesn’t make mistakes, and He certainly doesn’t make no junk!