Healed People Heal People.

I had a chance to attend the Homestead Small Group that meets on Wednesday nights at Mikey and Yandria Bermudez’ house this week.  We were discussing the power of our words as we studied James 3:1-12.  It was so good to hear everyone’s comments and thoughts.  That is what makes a small group so good.  A small group is a place where everyone can openly discuss, ask questions and prayerfully consider the application of Scripture into their own lives. 

One of the guys in the group began to share about how he deals with people that use their words to complain.  He shared how when they call him to complain he always asks, “So, what are you going to do about it?”  He constantly is trying to help those that reach out to him find a solution for their problem.  In other words, don’t just complain about it… let me help you do something about it.

This past Sunday at Renew, I shared that I believe “Hurt people hurt people.”  So, when someone attacks you or slanders you, you must recognize that there is a reason for it and usually it can be traced back to a personal issue that has little or nothing to do with you. 

I believe the opposite can also be said, “Healed people heal people”.  When you experience healing and when the pain that has been caused against you is removed, and when you no longer are hurting others with your words… you can begin to help the healing process in others. 

I think that is what the man in our group was sharing during the Small Group.  So again, I want to encourage you to look deep into your heart and life… are there any hurts that have not healed?  Are there things that you need to find freedom from whether it is something in your past or a person in your life today?  I want to encourage you to find healing and freedom from that pain.

A great place to begin is in our weekly small groups that meet in homes around our city.  Our next 4 week session will start with our “How to Deal” series beginning May 26.  Please consider jumping in!  For more information and to sign up- go to www.renew.miami/small-groups .

Don’t miss the final week in our “Speak Life” Series this Sunday at 10:30am!  If you missed last week, go to here to check out last week’s message.
See you Sunday! 

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