What good can come from giving up many hours of hanging out, sleeping extra, and vegging out in entertainment?

Through most of my life, unexplained emotions would billow forth with little provocation. A simple corrective word from a supervisor could catapult me into three days of work hindering stress. Initially, self-indulgent entertainment and hobbies were the rickety shelter I erected against the screaming tempest of negative thoughts. Hiding places soon crumbled leaving me constantly on the move from friend to friend and project to project in search of relief. Over time, I met believers who were full of joyful trust even when dark storm clouds loomed overhead. Seeing their steadfast walk with God, I came to the conclusion that something was wrong deep down inside of me, but God must have a way to make it right.

After moving to Kansas City, I found myself sitting in a prayer room with a seemingly irrational urge to head outside toward a nearby coffee shop. Walking through the café doorway, brought me headlong with people from KCHC. Minutes later, I found myself at a dinner surrounded by many smiling people who talked of an inner-healing community. Intrigued, I jumped on board for a year-long whirlwind of classes, appointments, and change.

What did I receive in exchange for sacrificing so much time? At the Kansas City Healing Community, simple teachings placed many profoundly effective tools in my hand. Using my new understanding, light began dawning on the birth place of my inner emotional storms. Trauma and repressed memories began surfacing in my mental waters. Instead of helplessness, I began fighting back with the help of trustworthy friends. Hitting hard with Theophostics, Sozo, and Holy Fascination, we chipped away at the foul bogs of deep childhood wounds. Bringing the light of God's truth dried up murky waters and in small increments I grew roots into the fertile soil of God's love. Now when traumatic turmoil arises within, I see an opportunity to encounter the love of Jesus.

What shall I say, but thank you to Steve Bartlett and Kansas City Healing Community for one of the most fruitful years in my life.

Anonymous