Hi James,
My role in the church is usually pastoral. As my God given gift is forgiveness I try to teach this to those who find themselves challenged by hate or jealousy or have a problem in coming to terms with loss. I also have a healing gift. The Lord gave me this in the form of understanding and in speech.
As you may know, I am a hypnotherapist (something that divides many of my friends at church) and a Christian and I feel no conflict.
I believe that the power for change within people, which hypnotherapists use to resolve problems, is that same power of God that dwells within us all. My clients are aware of my beliefs and I am happy to call on The Father to support my work and heal both bodies and minds.
I prayed long and hard before using what I felt was a calling.Despite what some might say, I have no indication of any work by Satan within my interventions and have many clients who are happy that the hand of The Lord was present in their time and hours of need. Much predudice comes about by ignorance and by the few within the profession who shroud everything in mystery. I explain all that I know to my clients.
This reply may be a little different to that which you might expect but never the less represents a view that is confident in the grace of God and is strengthened by constant prayer for approval.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God. (Quote: Remembered but unchecked)
Roger
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