Good Morning all Today’s Word of the Day is Spirit. What does Spirit mean to you? Does it have more than one meaning?
Spirit as defined by Merriam-Webster is a Noun. The simplified definition is below with a link that goes far more in depth on the meaning of the word.
1. : a force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power : soul. 2. a. capitalized : holy spirit.
How does your Spirit affect your Life? Can damage to the Spirit cause illness? What is an indication your Spirit has been affected? What will a Broken Spirit cause to occur?
A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.”
Proverbs 17:22 AMP
What can you do if you recognize your Spirit is Broken? Who can you turn to? Will a Community not only help you recognize but recover from a Broken Spirit? Can we simply have a Spiritual injury?
Who can inflict a Spiritual Injury to us?
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
John 10:10 KJV
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. [Matt. 12:37.]”
Proverbs 18:21 AMPC
What do Spiritual Wounds look like ?
They can present in many forms and affect several different systems. They may include :
Disconnection from things that once brought us meaning and joy.
Disconnection from self and others.
Diminished sense of self value and worth.
Loss of Purpose
Loss of Hope
Loss of Love for self and others.
Isolation in an unhealthy way
Abandonment, Loneliness, Suffering, Shame, Guilt, Medical illness
Decreased energy level
Self Destructive Behavior
Death
Once we recognize our Spirit is damaged how do we recover?
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
Proverbs 4:23
Spiritual practice and whatever that encompasses for you is the first step .
Being in Community
Exercise
Meditation
Spending time in nature
Cultivating Loving Relationships
Literature
Music ( Worship )
Prayer
Service
The Spirit is always with us and will speak for us on our behalf when we are not sure what to say.
How do we live by the Spirit?
the answer can be found in scripture for us.
“But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge].”
Galatians 5:22-23 AMPC
In closing it is imperative to recognize when our spirit has sustained damage . Once we recognize it immediately start the treatment and recovery process to prevent it from becoming a crushing Spirit to your Soul. Love you all, have a Blessed day.
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