Healing in the Christian life is often misunderstood. Many believers experience powerful altar moments—tears, deliverance, prophetic words—and leave feeling like a new chapter has begun. Yet, weeks or months later, they find their old wounds still lingering: the depression, anxiety, trauma and discouragement remain. This painful disconnect raises a hard question: Why does it feel like God can heal everyone but me?
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This struggle is more common than many realize. As Mike Signorelli shared, “There are many Christians walking around forgiven but not healed.” Forgiveness is vital, but healing—especially from deep emotional trauma—is often a longer, more complex process than a single moment of deliverance or prayer.
In an interview with Signorelli, Meshali Mitchell shared her story of how she faced a profound trauma early on: their parents’ divorce during childhood. Added to this were struggles with addiction and abuse within their home environment. Despite growing up steeped in ministry and even attending Bible school, the internal wounds remained unhealed. Ministry involvement, she learned, doesn’t automatically fix emotional pain.
The key revelation is that healing is not instant demolition and reconstruction at the same time—it’s a process of sanctification that often takes place room by room, much like renovating a house affected by mold. Water seeps in, stagnates and eventually causes damage that must be carefully removed and rebuilt. Similarly, old wounds must be acknowledged, felt and gently healed over time.
A pivotal moment for Mitchell came in her mid-twenties when desperation became a gift. It was the moment pain “demanded to be felt.” That raw honesty led to seeking a spirit-filled counselor and practicing biblical confession—“confess your faults one to another, so that you may be healed.” This confession broke down emotional walls, releasing years of bottled-up pain.
Healing is also a partnership. God initiates restoration, but the individual must actively participate, facing difficult emotions, revisiting trauma and committing to ongoing growth. This process is often messy, slow and requires resources like counseling, prayer and support.
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Importantly, many Christians get distracted by serving in ministry and helping others without fully dealing with their own unresolved issues. This neglect keeps them stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression and spiritual bondage.
If you’ve ever felt like healing was for everyone but you, know this: God has not overlooked your pain. The process of restoration may not come in a single altar call or overnight transformation, but that doesn’t mean it’s out of reach. You are not disqualified from freedom. In fact, your desperation might just be the doorway to the deeper healing God has always intended for you. The invitation still stands: are you ready to be restored?
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
