A Healing Journey

Episode Transcript

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Good morning, everybody. This is Pastor Gailcroc with Healing Begins,
and I'm so glad you've chose to join me. I
don't know what you're doing. Maybe you're out driving your car,
maybe you're going for a walk, maybe you're working out
on your treadmill, and maybe you're at work. I don't
know what you're doing today, but I was thinking about
how many of us long for a deeper healing in

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our lives from the Lord. So it says the Philippians
one six, He who has begun a good work, and
you will bring it on to completion to the day
of Christ Jesus. Wow, that's a big job. You know.
When you come to know Jesus, you get saved, you
get all excited, and then you realize, wow, my soul
needs a lot of work. So last year Bethany Gallagher,

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one of my staff, got a bright idea that we
could put together a six week devotional, a healing journey
for people to read and go through that would bring
them deeper in their walk with the Lord, but would
also pull all the resources of spiritual care consultants together
in one place and make for an amazing book to

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be able to help you if you're seeking a deeper
healing in your life. And so the first thing I'd
like you to do is go to our websites www
dot Spiritualcareconsultants dot com and then we have www dot
Sssence sam Season cat seasoncat Healing Begins dot com and

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go visit there where you can find information about our ministry,
what we do, and everything we're involved with. So the
book is entitled The Heart of Healing, six Week Devotional
and Healing Journey. Now you can find this on Amazon
dot com. Just put in my name Gail G. A L. E.

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Kroc k R A G T and you'll come up
with the book. But what I want to review with
you right now are some of the topics covered in
the book. I'm going to read from the table of content.
I think this might be interesting to you. So the
six weeks, Week one is Foundations of Healing, embracing the

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Father's heart and soul health. Day one, you are deeply loved, man,
I'm telling you that's something people struggle with all the time.
Understanding there deeply loved. Day two, He restores my soul.
Day three, the Lord who heals you. Day four, be

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still and know that I'm God. And Day five, one
Layer at a Time that is the first week of
the devotional. Now, if you get this book, I would
say this, this is like going on a healing journey,
but it's also like going to a restaurant and picking
an item off the menu. Have you ever been to

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a restaurant where there were so many items in the
menu that you didn't know what to look for and
you didn't know what to pick. Well, this book is
kind of like that, where there's so many things you
could pick from. So my advice would be to get
the book and try not to get through it in
six weeks, but take your time to go on the

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healing journey with this book and see the tree transformation
that will happen in your life afterwards. Let's look at
Week two. Week two Identity in Christ, Breaking Word curses
and speaking truth. Wow, how many times do we struggle
with our identity in the Lord where we have a

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hard time believing we are who God says we are
and we really struggle with that. So day one of
Week two, who you are in Christ? Day two Breaking
the Lies, Day three the Power of Words, Day four
Speaking Life, and Day five renewing your mind, and so

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this is another great week, another great titles that you're
going to want to experience and go with. You know,
at the very basic level, when it comes to bad behavior,
or when it comes to not achieving all that God's
created us to be ado, it all comes down to
what we believe in ourselves. Do we believe who God

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says we are? Or are we still wearing the false
identity or the false labels that were put on us
by other people? You know so many times growing up,
or maybe you've been around people that have been mean
where they spoke words like you're a loser, you'll know good,
you'll never amount to anything. Those labels can have a

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deep effect on our life where we won't wind up
achieving all God has for us. Let's look at Week
three Healing generational wounds and legal grounds. Day one, Patterns
of the Past, Day two, closing the doors, Day three,

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Breaking chains, Day four by the Blood of Jesus. In
Day five, a New Legacy. Have you ever found yourself
repeating old patterns of the past and saying, man, why
did I do that? Why am I doing it? Have
you ever found yourself feeling like you're bound by chains? Well,

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this would be a great place to start. This book
will help transform your life. Let's look at Week four
forgiveness and freedom, Releasing others and inner peace overcoming anger
at God? Boy, is that common today? I have met
so many people that have been angry at God over

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things God never did. But you know, anger toward God
can be something that really stops you from receiving the
healing presence of Jesus Christ. Day two of Week four,
Why forgive? Forgiveness is another huge issue that people deal with.
You know, when we go to Costa Rica and we

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deal with kids that have been rescued that are in
the rehab they struggle with forgiveness because people have violated them.
Bad things have happened to them, and they really really
struggle with forgiveness and they have to process that. Maybe
you're out there, maybe you're like that, Maybe you have
really struggled and been through a hard time and you're

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processing forgiveness towards those that have hurt you. Week four,
Day three Releasing Others. Week four Day four forgiving yourself. Wow,
that's a whole other big topic to explore. Why is
it that we can't forgive ourselves of the things of
the past. That's huge. But if you're gonna go forward,

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you gotta let go of the past, go into the future,
and forgive yourself. Day five Living in Freedom. You know,
living in freedom is a daily journey. I'm gonna tell you.
I know that the end goal is abundant life and freedom.

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You know, John ten Ten says the thief cometh to kill, steal,
and destroy, but have come that you might have life
and have it more abundantly. So living in freedom now,
I want to say this, if you just joined me
by radio or podcasts, we're talking about my new book,
The Heart of Healing, six week devotional and healing journey.

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You're gonna wanna get You're gonna wanna go through this
healing process with this book. Week five Soul Slivers Restored
inviting wholeness through God's presence. Wow. Soul slivers are those
hurting events that you've gone through in your life that

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on your worst day when you think about them, they
really bother you. Well, God wants to heal you of
your hurting events. He wants to heal you. He wants
to take the pain out of those memories. Day one,
Broken Pieces. How many of you would say there have
been times where you have felt broken. Well, I've got

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good news. Haha. You're not too broken that God can't
fix what is broken. That's what he came to do.
Week five, Day two. Only God can restore. And that
is truly the fact. You know, I've been with people
that have been through terrible PTSD situations and I have

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seen the Lord come and do the impossible. I have
seen him heal people of their emotional of their spiritual
wounds that they had in their heart. And I have
seen people recover from PTSD. There was this one military
case that I was set that they thought no one

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could help. But within a year and a half, because
he was willing to watch talk through the process, he
was totally healed of PTSD. Week five, Day three inviting
his presence. You know that is so true. It takes
his presence to heal us. We need to be in

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his presence to find joy, to find hope, and define restoration.
Day four made whole. You know that might seem like
the impossible goal for you is to be made whole,
but the Bible says with man things are impossible, but
with God, all things are possible. In Day five, walking

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in holeness, you know, walking in wholeness is a whole
journey and of itself. Sometimes as you go through healing
and you learn to forgive and you learn to let go,
and you'll learn to do all these other things. You
also got to learn to have boundaries of people that
are unhealthy. You also have to learn how to walk
in such a way where you're not walking back into

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the patterns of the past. So critically important, and so
we realize that when we go through hurts. Around every hurt,
we develop lies. We believe based on the hurts that
we've been through. We try to protect ourselves from pain
and hurt. And the more we try to do that,
the more we experience pain and hurt. And so the

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idea here is to get hold, to get healed, to
go on a journey and be set free. Day six.
Spiritual warfare and victory, breaking strongholds and authority. Wow, Spiritual
warfare another great big topic. We know that we are

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in a spiritual battle today. Just look at what is
going on in the world with all the shootings, with
all the fighting, with all the wars, with everything that's
going on, we are in spiritual battle, you know, It
says in Ephesians Chapter six, Verse ten. We wrestle not
against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against

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the spiritual forces of wickedness and heavenly realms. Therefore, put
on the armor of God in the day of evil,
so you can take your stand, and so spiritual warfare
and victory. You know, I read the end of the
book we went. You know, that's a great thing. The
Bible tells us who wins in the end, But it's
just in the meantime the devil thinks he can win

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some victories breaking strongholds and authority. It's good to recognize
strongholds that's in our own lives. And then it's good
to also recognize and to walk in the authority that
Jesus Christ has given us. And so I want to
encourage you to pick up this book, The Heart of Healing,

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six week devotion on he Journey and begin to go
through it. You can find on Amazon dot com. Put
in my name Gail G. A. L. E. Kroc k
R A G T and you can find the book.
Let's look at week six. Let's look at day one
through five. Week six, Day one recognizing strongholds. Strongholds will

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be built around hurting events you've had in your life.
So if you're wanting to know what your strongholds are,
take a look at those. Day two, breaking agreement with
the enemy. You know, the only time a lie has
powers if you agree with it. If you agree with

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a lie, you empower it. So you have to recognize
what lies you're believing and break agreement with those lies,
and that way those lies can't affect you. But the
only way the enemy has power over us is if
if we agree with him. See Jesus on the cross
defeated the devil, he defeated death, Hell and the grave.

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He rolls victorious, and he rolls victorious, so we could
be victorious. So you know, it's important that we break
agreement with the enemy. Day three, Speaking the Word with authority.
You know why the enemy don't want you to speak
the word because my Bible tells me is Psalm one

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oh three, verse twenty that the angels do the word
of God. When you speak God's word, you are speaking
with power. Because the Bible says that whenever God sends
out his word, he sends the power to perform it.
Day four of Week six. The Armor of God, Amen,

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the armor put on the whole armor of God, so
you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. So
I know the secret to keeping the armor on. Stay
close to Jesus and stay right with Jesus. That is
one way. You know, a lot of people get up
in the morning and they put on the armor of

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God and they do all this stuff. But a good
way to know that your armor is intact is by
staying close to the Lord. Day five Victory in Jesus. Now,
that reminds me of an old song my grandma used
to sing. I heard an old old story of a
savior came from glory. He gave his life on Calvary

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to save a wretch like me, And and the chorus goes,
victory in Jesus, my savior forever. He sought me, and
he bought me with his redeeming blood. He loved me
here I knew him, and all my love is do him.
He brought me to victory. Being you need the cleansing flow.

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I hope you don't mind my singing, but I love
that song about the old old story about a savior
came from glory. You know, you might think walking in
victories and impossibility for you but my Bible tells me
that in Christ I can do all things, that all
things are possible through Him, and he has a life

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of victory that he wants you and he wants me
to walk in. So there's a bonus area called thematic
Healing Begins Podcasts devotional studies. So there are some podcasts
that we recommend that you listen to on the Healing
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wherever you go. So Overcoming Fear and Anxiety is a
podcast facing trials and perseverance, emotional healing and forgiveness, trauma
and mental health, addictions and freedoms. Wow. Some other podcasts
that would be good to listen to Healing and Inner Transformation, Fear, anxiety,

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and piece are so many things that this book addresses soul,
you know you want to get a hold of it
because it'll be transformative for your life. Let me read
and endure a couple of endorsements. If you're looking for
protection from slipping as you immerse yourself in God's Word,

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I wholeheartedly recommend this six week journey of healing for
your mind, body, and soul through deep engagement with scripture.
Uplifting podcasts and music, scripture, memorization, in journaling, encouragement, and
intentional rest. This stide To Guide offers the tools you
need to experience peace, restoration and protection from the evil one.

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Whether you're a new believer or have been walking with
the Lord for years, this journey will strengthen your faith
and renew your spirit. As Philippians one six says, he
who has begun a good work in you will be
faithful to complete it. And like Paul, we are called
to press toward the mark Philippians three pin fourteen. Completing

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this guide is not for the feint of heart, but
it is for the hungry, the willing, and for those
that are desperate to grow deeper in the relationship with Christ.
Prepare to be challenged, encouraged and transformed Carolyn Cullen's Realtor
and Associate Broker, Century twenty one, Northland and then another endorsement.

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While forgiveness and interhealing our vital step toward freedom and
victory and life, there are often deeper layers that contribute
to our struggles. This healing journey gently leads the reader
to uncover those hidden areas and offers clear biblical direction

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to walk into a greater healing and lasting freedom. Written
by Sharon Joy Gordon. Pastor Gail has been called by
God to a life of healing, ministering to those who
are wounded, broken and searching for peace. This six week
devotional is a powerful tool for everyone seeking comfort, restoration,

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and a deeper relationship with the Lord. Rooted in scripture
and written with deep spiritual insight, it gently guides a
reader toward their innermost self, where true healing begins in
the presence of our Father and his son Jesus Christ.
Pastor Gail understands that all wisdom and healing comes from God,

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and this devotional brings that truth to life in a
deeply personal and transformative way. I am grateful for Pastor
Gale's obedience to God's calling and encourage every one of
you seeking healing spiritually, emotionally or physically to walk through
this devotional journey. It will draw you closer to the

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one who created you and loves you the most. Mark Evils. Finally,
an endorsement by MJ. The Heart of Healing devotional and
Healing Journey offers a deeply transformative journey of recovery for
those burdened by painful memories. This powerful resource provides practical

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tools for self examination through worship, scripture, reading, meditation, journaling,
and most importantly, prayer. Rich with insight on emotional healing,
and overflowing with words of encouragement, this devotional is brooming
with hope. It's truly it must have for anyone seeking

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restoration in the mindful, healing presence of God. Hallelujah. Well
you can find this book, The Heart of Healing, a
six week devotional journey on Amazon dot com. Just put
in Gail krot g A L E. K r AGT. Now,

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I would like to pray for those that are listening
now by radio or podcast. Father, in the name of Jesus,
I pray for those that are on a healing journey
this morning. I pray for those that are discouraged, that
they would fight encouragement. I pray that your angels and
your presence would go to the heirs of salvation right now,

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and I pray that your presence would be able to
be felt wherever they're at, whether in their car, whether
they're in their home, whether they're at work. Lord, surround
them with your peace, Surround them with your care. Surround
them with your love, let him know that victory is
truly possible through Christ Jesus, I want to thank you

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for all you are doing for us and all you're
gonna do. So Lord, I just pray for those that
are walking today with you, that you would put your
hand in each one and stay by the side wherever
they go. In the name of Jesus. Amen, I want
to thank you for joining me for Healing Begins. It

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means a lot knowing that you listen. I'd like to
hear how you like the program. My email is share
at Healingbegins Radio dot com that share at Healing Begins
Radio dot com. I hope we hear from you. I
want you to remember healing is a journey. Keep walking

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because at the end God has victory for you. Are

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