Healing the Broken Heart and Wounded Spirit: God’s Path to Restoration - Part 6

“He restores my soul...” – Psalm 23:3

Focusing on God’s truth and denying Satan’s lies is not just a mental reprogramming. It is a divine strategy to overcome sin and spiritual torment through the life-transforming power of God. Healing from a broken heart and wounded spirit is critical—not only for your emotional well-being but also for your spiritual freedom and physical health.

Step 1: Acknowledge and Express the Hurt

The first step toward healing is facing your pain. The Lord cares deeply for every wound you’ve experienced. Begin by making a list—from early memories to now—of everyone and everything that caused hurt: emotional, physical, verbal, mental abuse, betrayal, or rejection.

Job, after losing everything, worshipped God and acknowledged His sovereignty (Job 1:20–22). We must do the same—acknowledge the hurt, express it before the Lord, and begin to release it.

Step 2: Deal with Anger, Bitterness, and Resentment

Don’t fear your emotions. Give God permission to pull up the pain. Cry if you must—but surrender it to Jesus.

“Be angry, and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.” – Ephesians 4:26-27

Unresolved anger turns into bitterness—a spiritual poison that opens doors to the enemy. It spreads through families, marriages, friendships, and churches.

“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.” – Ephesians 4:31
“For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.” – Acts 8:23

Bitterness is a root that supports a demonic structure: bitterness leads to unforgiveness, resentment, retaliation, anger, hatred, violence, and murder (Matthew 20:21-24; Romans 12:17-19; James 1:18-21; Titus 3:3-5; Genesis 6:13; 1 John 3:15).

Release your pain to Jesus. "God can heal a broken heart, but He must have all the pieces."

Step 3: Forgive Others, Yourself, and Even God

Forgiveness is not a feeling—it’s a decision. Unforgiveness is spiritual cancer and opens demonic doors to torment and sickness. It brings a breach in your relationship with God and others.

“If you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” – Matthew 6:15
“A merry heart does good like a medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22

Emotional pain affects your immune system. Bitterness and unforgiveness are linked to diseases like cancer, arthritis, and heart issues. Sometimes, it’s a generational curse. But the blood of Jesus breaks all iniquities (John 10:10; Daniel 9).

Forgiving Yourself

Guilt, shame, and self-condemnation keep many in bondage. Romans 8:1 declares there is no condemnation for those in Christ. You are God’s creation—rejecting yourself is rejecting Him.

“When He speaks a lie, He speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.” – John 8:44

Discern the voice you’re listening to: God's loving conviction or Satan’s destructive accusation.

Forgiving God

Some carry hidden resentment toward God. They blame Him for their pain or unanswered prayers. But often, their perception of God is distorted by childhood wounds, ungodly authority figures, or misunderstanding His plan.

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart...” – Luke 10:27

Unforgiveness toward God results in spiritual separation, anxiety, torment, financial loss, broken relationships, and even diseases. Choose to trust that He is good, even when you don’t understand.

Step 4: Let Go of the Past and Move Forward

“...Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.” – Philippians 3:13-14

Though the memory may remain, the sting is removed when forgiveness takes place. Your healed wounds become a testimony. Let God turn your pain into power and ministry.

“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” – Proverbs 4:23

How to Stay Healed: The 8 R’s of Deliverance

Recognize – Every thought has a source. Is it from the Kingdom of God or the enemy? (2 Corinthians 10:4-6)
Responsibility – Own your responses, even if you were the victim. (Psalm 51:2-4)
Repent – Turn away from sin and release it. (1 John 1:9)
Renounce – Declare your rejection of sin and old agreements. (Romans 7:14-25)
Remove – Cut off sources of temptation or triggers. (Matthew 4:1-10)
Resist – Resist the devil’s accusations. (1 Peter 5:6-9)
Rejoice – Praise is spiritual warfare! (Philippians 4:4)
Restore – Help others get free. Share your testimony. (Isaiah 61:4)

How to Guard Your Healing

Fill your home with praise and scripture. (Ephesians 5:26)
Fellowship with believers. (Acts 2:42)
Guard your heart and thoughts. (Philippians 4:8; Proverbs 4:23)
Let go of the past. (Philippians 3:13)
Control your tongue. (James 3:6,8)
Guard your eyes and ears. (Isaiah 33:15-16)
Stay single-minded in Christ. (James 1:8)
Don’t idolize trauma or illness. (Daniel 3)
Know your identity and worth in Christ.
Walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)

Scriptures for Healing the Broken Heart

Proverbs 12:25 – Anxiety leads to depression.
Proverbs 13:12 – Hope deferred makes the heart sick.
Proverbs 14:30 – Envy rots the bones.
Proverbs 17:22 – A broken spirit dries the bones.
Proverbs 18:14 – Who can bear a crushed spirit?
Hebrews 12:15 – Bitterness defiles many.

Final Word: You Can Be Whole Again

Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted and set the captives free (Luke 4:18). No matter how long you’ve carried the wounds, the Lord can restore you completely. If you're struggling, seek out deliverance ministry, prayer, and inner healing.

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By Traci Morin
Ordained Minister, Speaker, Healing and Deliverance Teacher
President of Touch of God International Ministries of Healing and Deliverance
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Tuesday, July 01, 2025