First, a general comment: One thing about the messages at CFM-Dixon that I have come to appreciate is how they transcend mere teaching, "nudging" listeners to bring the ideas into action. Moreover, it is rare in my experience to be able to lay before an audience a set of standards and expectations they have not yet achieved as a challenge and an encouragement while NOT coming across as shaming and critical. This two-part message about spiritual gifts does this, in my opinion. Second, a specific reaction: I whole-heartedly concur that anyone wishing to help heal others is well-served by obtaining healing for him/herself first. Not only do we avoid tainting and weakening the healing effort by so doing, but we can more acutely appreciate the struggles of our brethren because we ourselves have been led through them and found healing through the power of YHVH. Thank you for sharing this topic!
First, a general comment: One thing about the messages at CFM-Dixon that I have come to appreciate is how they transcend mere teaching, "nudging" listeners to bring the ideas into action. Moreover, it is rare in my experience to be able to lay before an audience a set of standards and expectations they have not yet achieved as a challenge and an encouragement while NOT coming across as shaming and critical. This two-part message about spiritual gifts does this, in my opinion. Second, a specific reaction: I whole-heartedly concur that anyone wishing to help heal others is well-served by obtaining healing for him/herself first. Not only do we avoid tainting and weakening the healing effort by so doing, but we can more acutely appreciate the struggles of our brethren because we ourselves have been led through them and found healing through the power of YHVH. Thank you for sharing this topic!
Thank you brother for faithfully sharing your thoughts.