By Toby Holley LMHC of Professional Christian Counseling
As a Christian counselor, I have dedicated the past 25 years of my life to helping people achieve their goals and overcome the trials of life. During this time, I have observed a number of common characteristics in individuals that have helped me in my practice. In this blog post, I will delve deeper into these commonalities and explain how a Christian counselor can provide spiritual guidance to promote healing and relief from pain.
One of the most fundamental observations I have made is that people are more spirit than body. This means that most of what makes us who we are is invisible to the eye. Our beliefs, convictions, thoughts, mind, emotions, conscience, and soul are all intangible, only our body and its complex biology can be seen and measured objectively. This perspective is crucial for Christian counseling because it acknowledges that we are spiritual beings with a body, not just bodily beings with a spirit.
With this in mind, a Christian counselor can provide spiritual guidance to help individuals find good and health. The first step in this process is learning from the example of Jesus. By installing a redeemed heart as the executive branch of a person, supported by an informed mind and balanced body, individuals can find healing and wellbeing. A person must not lead with their body, which is given to visceral emotions and has no consideration for good or health. Instead, one’s body must support the convictions of the heart and be managed with love, not discontent.
In conclusion, as a Christian counselor, my aim is to help individuals lead with their redeemed heart in Christ and manage their body with love. Only by doing so can individuals achieve their goals and find the peace and happiness they seek. If you are looking for spiritual guidance, I encourage you to reach out to a Christian counselor who can provide support and guidance on your journey towards healing and wellbeing.