Rhoni
I was reading something this am that really made me think.
It was concerning women who have been abused and dissociative disorder if I am
spelling it correctly. So many times it was said that these people are confused with demonic possession when in reality it is not though the enemy caused it to begin with.
Many mental illness, because not understood, have been attributed to demonic possession. DID is one of those. Many times the abuse sufferred is so severe that the only way for the person to servive it is to dissociate.
Schizophrenia is often associated with demonic possession also. Sometimes it is. I think that Christian/spirit filled counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists have the advantage over other mental health professionals as they should have the Spirit of God in their lives to distinguish between the two.
I have found that the Holy Spirit has let me be sensitive to needs, situations, and spirits that torment, oppress, or possess an individual.
Back to the topic: Some hurts are so intense that the only way to deal with them is to start building the wall. Eventually the wall is so strong and tall that it keeps the hurt inside and all the healing outside the wall. When it gets that bad then Jesus has to chisel out a window.
It would appear to - but appearances can be deceptive.
OK, what if the wall had a drinking fountain on your side of it, giving you cool, refreshing water, and a medicine cabinet with things to help heal your hurts, and windows with unbreakable glass (with UV protection) to let the light in so you get your vitamin D and a nice tan? And what if we stretched this metaphor beyond all recognition?
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
OK, what if the wall had a drinking fountain on your side of it, giving you cool, refreshing water, and a medicine cabinet with things to help heal your hurts, and windows with unbreakable glass (with UV protection) to let the light in so you get your vitamin D and a nice tan? And what if we stretched this metaphor beyond all recognition?
Timmy,
It sound like the perfect set up!
My wall is made of stones with crumbling mortar...what about yours?
It is my opinion that the wall has to stay up until the environment changes. Some people and situations are so toxic that a wall is the only way to self-preserve. Change occurs in many ways...death...growing up....leaving a situation....whatever. Then, the wall has to come down brick by brick.
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Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it. ~Chinese Proverb
When I was young and clever, I wanted to change the world. Now that I am older and wiser, I strive to change myself. ~
It is my opinion that the wall has to stay up until the environment changes. Some people and situations are so toxic that a wall is the only way to self-preserve. Change occurs in many ways...death...growing up....leaving a situation....whatever. Then, the wall has to come down brick by brick.
Yes. I think Jesus' teaching on forgiveness needs to be tempered with common sense. There are people who will play that card to their advantage, and it doesn't have to "work" every time! Seriously. Abusers love that teaching. You have to forgive, they'll say, every time, again and again and again.
Sorry, not buyin' it!
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
Yes. I think Jesus' teaching on forgiveness needs to be tempered with common sense. There are people who will play that card to their advantage, and it doesn't have to "work" every time! Seriously. Abusers love that teaching. You have to forgive, they'll say, every time, again and again and again.
Sorry, not buyin' it!
I suppose you won't turn the other cheek either?
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His banner over me is LOVE.... My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear
Re: How to get over the Greatest Hurt
My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. 
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