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Christ was all about healing both the physical and spiritual needs of people. He spent much of His time teaching, speaking parables, touching and ministering to the needs of the people. He also wrought mira- cles which gave further evidence He is the Son of God with the power to save, heal and deliver. Many believed and were healed of both physical and spiritual illnesses. “Spiritual healing is a huge need in the Body of Christ.’ According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, ‘approximately 16 million believers walk out of the Christian church each year and most do not return. Spiritual sickness and disillusionment is at an all-time high. In North America, an average of 1,500 pastors and ministry leaders leave their post each month, agai n, most never return to the pulpit. Each day, thousands of believers find too wide a gap between what they are taught in church and what they experience in reality. Disillusion- ment then sets in. The believer works hard to make his or her life work, and often the result is burnout, anger or hatred toward the church. The formulas, gimmicks, and prom- ises haven't worked for these people, and many walk away from the Christian faith hurt and wounded, instead of loved and healed.” http://www.allaboutgod.com/spiritual-healing.htm Studies by the Pew Research Center, shows the sheer number of people who identify with no religious faith, who do not attend religious services on a weekly basis and the large number of young people who do not believe in God—all point to a great need for spiritual healing for many. According to the Pew Research Center: • 77% of all adults surveyed identify with some religious faith • 27% of Millennials say they attend reli- gious services on a weekly basis • 51% of adults in the Silent generation say they attend religious services on a weekly basis • Four-in-ten of the youngest Millennials say they pray every day Six-in-ten Baby Boomers say they pray every day Only about half of Millennials say they believe in God with absolute certainty Only about four-in-ten Millennials say religion is very important in their lives http://www.pewforum.org/2015/11/03/ u-s-public-becoming-less-religious/ Every saved person was once an unbe- liever and knows what it’s like to live in darkness. Because of our conversion, we now walk in the blessed love and light of Christ. But unless there is a spiritual revival in the lives of Christians, which will cause the light in us to shine so brightly that it draws unbelievers and the uncertain to Christ, we cannot escape the darkness that threatens the lives and souls of those in the world who do not yet know Him. As believers, we are commanded to shine light into the darkness. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 KJV. It may help someone in need of spiritual healing take that first step.  www.himpowermagazine.com  21