Reason #7
You Can Have Access to the Perfect Counselor.
Most counseling resources are developed by well-intentioned people who you typically cannot meet with. The bible’s author is God himself and his office never closes! A Christian counselor will make the introduction if you’ve never met Him before.
The bible is “God-breathed” and He supernaturally imparted His knowledge and insights to the men who ultimately compiled it. The good news is that He will always be available to us for ongoing counsel.
Jesus said that when he ascended to heaven that his Father would send the “Counselor” to lead and guide in all truth. That promise was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost and He is still very much doing the same thing today.
That Counselor is available to you; He is very anxious to have you thrive and prosper and He will reveal himself to you. The number one way He speaks to you is through the Bible so spending time meditating and studying will be very helpful to you. Of course, He also speaks through anointed people, pastors and TV teachings but all of that needs to be measured against you own personal time with him.
A Christian counselor will also hopefully make the case as to why you should be in healthy church if you are not already. Many people contend that they love God (and/or Jesus) but just don’t like the church. If you have been hurt or betrayed by authority figures in church then there is often a tendency to pull back and withdraw. There is no such thing as a perfect church but there are healthy churches out there that most people will have access to unless you are truly in a remote location. If that is the case, you may need to start with a small group!
Not been in church lately or don’t know what the voice of God sounds like? That’s okay. Once again, a Christian counselor can help you start that journey. It is never too late and God does not hold grudges. He yearns to build a deeper relationship with you so the table is set. Will you come and eat?
A Christian counselor can help you with that connection: isn’t that possibility worth pursuing?