Anthony Evans

Once I was healed from depression and stopped being unequally yoked, I thought that I could do anything I wanted to. I figured that I was strong enough to face any situation. So I went back to living with my mom thinking that I could “save” my mom and sisters. They ended up affecting me more negatively than I did positively to them. I was a baby sheep amongst grown up wolves and I was “attacked.” I had to re-evaluate and examine myself all over again with issues that I had already been healed from. #LessonLearned

Introspectively speaking, I know what it means to be in a financial bind. I experienced that from 2009-2010. However, God has been faithful enough to double what I lost. I look at responsibility as the same as stewardship. Yes, God has gotten me out of my pit but now I must be a good steward of what He has given me. Through budgeting, eating out less, etc. It is my responsibility to be a good steward of the “healing” he has done in my finances. Thanks for this!

I enjoyed the video blog. It spoke to my heart. I appreciate your openess. You asked what are some of the ways to “Be Responsible For The Healing” and the only thing that comes to my mind right off is to “SUMBIT to God” in whatever the situation and “Walk It By Faith” in trusting that he HAS A PLAN. Its about his will, our purpose and his glory. Be blessed!

The first thing that came to mind after seeing that was Galatians 5:1…Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. I have to remember that being responsible for the healing means to be *protective*! That I don’t forget what it cost to receive that healing! I also have to remember that being responsible means that I don’t let my emotions govern my actions. Remembering that my feelings don’t have intellect and it’s only concern is here and now but not the long term effects. My heart is my most precious possession and I now know that giving it away to someone who doesn’t know it’s worth is irresponsible. Yes, I have the scars but they serve has reminders of the pain but also of the healing touch of God!

The first thing that came to my mind is to take ownership for your actions. God will place in your life the right people to help you with the healing process it is your responsibility to take ownership of that healing and to protect what was healed until it is whole. Just because something was healed doesn’t make it whole immediately.

Anthony, I agree. Many times God gives us just the healing we have asked for but we think we are invinsible and suddenly act like it wasn’t a miracle he performed on us. I broke my foot almost 3 years ago and I can’t tell you how bad I wanted out of that wheelchair. After 2 months, I was not patient with the work the Lord was doing in me- and I ended up having to wear a boot for 21/2 more months. 5 months total healing when it should have been 6-8 weeks. I see that he does that with other issues in my life- when I am impatient and try to take things back out of God’s inbox I get into trouble. Either I REALLY trust him to fix it-however long it takes- or I am bound for trouble by trying to do God’s job in my life. Just what I have discovered. Love your new CD. Thanks for helping me get it. ;o) Lou Ann

I’ll say this: After losing my brother (and best friend) to suicide in October, 2009, this issue became an absolute priority. I couldn’t shortcut it, I couldn’t rush it, I couldn’t go 50 percent. I had to take my healing with the utmost importance and seriousness. And it wasn’t just healing for my heart, but emotional, physical and spiritual healing from this. I am incredibly grateful for how far God has brought me, and how great my church has been in supporting me. There are rough spots still on the journey and I still have a ways to go, but He truly IS the Healer.

Being responsible with your healing (or blessing) is an act of gratitude to God. When you truly cherish His gift you won’t take it for granted. I can’t tell you how many opportunities I passed up just because I was irresponsible with God’s blessings and healings. I haven’t been sick in 5 years now (b/c God prevented me from colds), yet I do silly stuff like…drop a piece of popcorn or cookie on my floor and pick it up and eat it (Yea I know it’s nasty okay)…It’s by God’s grace that I haven’t got my own self sick yet, but that shows that I’m not being very responsible with my immune system and that needs to stop. This example can also be prevalent spiritually as well. For months I’ve been watching over the stuff I say about people, because words are powerful. However I’ve been slipping lately and a few weeks back I said something bad about one of my neighbors. Right there and then I choked on my drink (I know God didn’t do that to me, but I sure deserve it lol). Because I was irresponsible with the relevation God gave to me about words, my disobedience caused it to backfire.

When I was young I struggled with wanting to commit suicide because I felt it would alleviate the pain I felt. Although I knew there were people who cared about me, the overwhelming sense to die was great. However, it wasn’t until graduation and a sense of God having a purpose in my life, I slowly began the process of healing. While I have stopped the thoughts, my healing has kept me focused on my purpose, which is to help others, and God has given me the chance with my education in the future to do just that. So God has truly blessed me and for that I am eternally grateful

I agree! So many times God heals us and the enemy comes along afterward to tempt us with a symptom making us think we aren’t healed so we will pick that thing back up. It’s our job to guard our eye gate, ear gate and mouth gate so we guard that healing and keep ourselves whole once God has healed and delivered us from a situation. We must be responsible…

Anthony!! God Bless you!!
I too have been healed!! A few years ago God reached down and healed my feet. I was in so much pain before that I could barely walk. After that to be responsible I spread the Love of Jesus to others who were dealing with pain and told them what God had done for me. Yes at times my feet did hurt but I truly believe that that was so I could remember what God had done. So I would just praise him more and thank Him for the healing!! The pain would subside and go away!!
I also had been on depression medication for almost 15 years and over the past 6 months God as released me from any pills!! I truly believe what your saying. To be responsible means to me that God heals us for His good!! He wants us to share what he has done for us and let that be a witness for him. If we ask Jesus can heal us from our feet to our head!! But like you said we must be responsible for this healing and use it to the Glory of Jesus.
Next on my healing list is to loose 100 pounds and guess what He’s still working on me!!! 20 pounds down and on my way to freedom!
Thanks for this blog
Nancy

Just over two years ago, God healed me of Stage III colon cancer and I’ve remained cancer free since then. Studies have shown that even moderate exercise helps prevent recurrences. I’ve done all the right things, like eat right, get plenty of sleep, avoided any stress, but I live a sedentary life with virtually NO exercise.

I trust God, not exercise, to keep me healthy, but I know that I need to put feet to my faith and be more active in sharing my healing as well as doing good things for my body. After all, it is the Temple of the Holy Spirit!

After going through a series of crisis and loss, and actual persecution by the religious; the most difficult part for me was to simply heal. The trials, and test of my faith and devotion to a child and to Jesus had left me emotionally cooked, physically stretched, mentally exhausted, and fogged spiritually. We live life in the fast lane today, and there is little time for recovery. After all, from a world/religious stand point; if we are not productive we have no value. People who are performing for Christ send off the signal, or actually say; “Shame on you for doing nothing.” I wanted to keep pumping out kind deeds, while preforming meaningful tasks while I was spiritually dieing, and weeping from within while I was on my feet. I wanted to keep in step with everyone else to show that GOD is working within me, and He truly was despite my activities. While I was doing that I was opening my broken, crushed spirit to vultures, and dogs along the way. By doing that I was tangled in an unequal yoke with the religious leaders of our day at the same time I was planting seed of the gospel in other wounded hearts. This is a good thing, and a right thing to do but I was doing it at the wrong time. What was really going on was that I was running from my own pain. I did not want to look at my own wounds because it hurt too badly going through the emotional, mental torture. I thought it would hurt worse if I went over them again in person word, by word, honest transparency before GOD. I was putting my grief work on hold, in doing that I had closed off, QUENCHED the Holy Spirit’s work, and I put out His fire in me. When GOD finally chased me into a small apartment, by myself we talked as the Bible’s account of those who spoke to Him face to face. I was able to tell GOD that I was angry with Him. I was able to tell Him that I was disappointed with the way things were going. I confessed my human rebellion in criticizing His work in my life. GOD met me where I was, and showed me that He wanted nothing at all from me, and that He was my ALL in All. People still criticize and try to prod me to DO THINGS, perform, prove His work, show, and tell. GOD again reminds me that “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works that He has ordained…” He daily reminds me that He will use me when He wants to and He will put me where He wants. I know that I have had a near fatal attack of the enemy this time around, and now I know that I know that I must listen to His voice. I must count on His Word and His work in my life according to the path laid out for me. If that means to shut out every noise of the world in order to hear Him, then that is what I must do. If it means letting all things go to sit at His feet in prayerful submission and let the entire world fall down around me, at His bidding, that is exactly what I must do. It is not that I see GOD as a tyrant, not at all, GOD is well worth fighting myself for. And He is far above my desires to please the world and her so called “Christian religions.” Sin and the spiritual battle is not “out there,” it is within us, and today, more than ever prayer is our work, our survival, and a huge portion of our daily Bread. Healing takes time in accordance with what type of insult and affliction the Believer has incurred through the enemy. Total healing of the inner man/woman is a fact, in Jesus Christ, if we are truly willing to take time out, away from the world views to do it, through GOD’S intensive care which will result in a much more merciful and productive ministry. This is the reason GOD allows affliction in the lives of His children He wants us the really, really, really, come to depend upon Him in all ways, for all things, with no strings attached, and nothing in our hands except our broken, bleeding hearts. That is what mold-able clay is, and that is when we can be a vessel of use for the Master’s table. “Words of Comfort” By: Alice Rose Malachi’s 100% MOM

This vlog is so timely! The simple lesson that I have been dealing with lately is to be in His presence daily. Within a day or two I start to notice my heart drifting and I’m ashamed about that but also grateful that I know the answer to my dilemma. God is so faithful and I am complete in Him – I’m just forgetful – so I have to remember His goodness and respond in kind.

My area of healing involves relationships with men ~ waiting on God to bring the one He has for me versus entering into relationships with men who have different Godly beliefs and convictions; in other words – nonbelievers. The relationships often end in pain, for how may two people walk together unless they agree? God is faithful to heal the hurt, now it’s my turn to be faithful to maintain the healing and stay clear of the inevitable heartbreaking relationships by waiting on His timing…another lesson just recently reiterated.

I FEEL LIKE YOUR BLOG IS VERY IMPORTANT, BECAUSE WHEN WE LISTEN TO WHAT YOU SAY IT IS TRUE ON SO MANY LEVELS. NOT JUST PHYSICALLY BUT EMOTIONALLY. I WAS HEALED FROM A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP AND THEN INSTEAD OF SEEKING GOD FIRST AND LETTING HIM BRING A MAN OF GOD INTO MY LIFE I STARTED SPENDING TIME WITH A MAYBE HIM. THEN GOD GOT THE MESSAGE THROUGH TO ME CLEAR. WHEN I BROKE OFF THAT RELATIONSHIP I NEEDED MORE HEALING AND TIME TO HEAL UP. SO NOW I AM BEING RESPONSIBLE WITH THAT HEALING. MY LIFE IS FOCUSED ON GOD, FAMILY AND MINISTRY AND WHEN GOD SEES FIT HE WILL BRING ME WHO HE HAS FOR ME. IF WE CAN TRUST HIM WITH OUR SALVATION WHY CAN’T WE TRUST HIM TO SEND US OUR MATE? THANKS FOR THE BLOG AND BE BLESSED, MISTI D

I absolutely love the blog and believe that is speaks loudly. I am in my upper 20s yet to be married. In college I experienced a really hard break up and definitely needed the lord to heal me emotionally which he was faithful to do. Seeing all my friends get married there were times that I wasn’t responsible with my healing and allowed discouragement to override the lords faithfulness which caused me to lose sight of the gratitude and joy the He brings me. Through that I realized that I had to accept and recieve the responsibility with the healing and His gift of wholeness when we are responsible with our healing. I now have the freedom He intended.

Without the music I hear your anointing cry of worship and God lead me to you…I am a supporter of your ministry (In Jesus Name)

Anthony,
Thank you so much. God is really working with me in my finances. I am now in a place in my life where I am humbled, I have to ask others for help and I am one who likes to be the giver.
You are right about being responsible, I am going through this a third time and it is a much harder and longer process this time. God is GOOD and FAITHFUL and he will see me through this.
God Bless you!
Terri

I was JUST thinking about this principle today! In my life the biggest healing I needed wasn’t physical- it was recovery from the pain & devestation of a divorce. I needed the Lord to become REAL in all the things that I said I believed about him. Being responsible for the healing, in this case, meant trusting that God would come through even when it didn’t FEEL or APPEAR that He was at work. There were countless days where I’d wake up and feel like I was in the pit and light was nowhere to be found. But instead of fleeing or giving up on God’s power, I walked in faith. I continued to serve, give and speak His words in prayer. And piece by piece he put me back together. The genuine joy and laughter that I thought may have been lost forever were RESTORED! But if I would have given up when the battle was intense and I had grown weary, I wouldn’t be experiencing his victory.
Being responsible for our healing means that we have to ENDURE the pain (in your case–the pain of sitting it out to rest/recover–missing out on some of the “fun” ) in order to get the reward.
Thanks for posting this—I’ll be looking forward to more!

When I go through tough spots in life, I make it my goal to learn something “new” about God Himself through the difficulties. But your video reminded me today to take those same circumstances, and after learning something new about God (to teach and encourage this heart) to go a step further and find spiritual analogies that relate to my physical situations (to remember and to pass on to others). Thanks for…the idea!

I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for sharing your heart with those who visit this awesome website. I would especially like to thank Mr. Evans for creating such an open atmosphere where people do not feel hesitant with sharing. I am being buffeted by the enemy even as I’m typing this comment but I’m happy in Jesus knowing that He is in control of my life and all that I am and have belongs to Him. I realize that there is NOTHING that I want more than at the end of my life on earth to be with Him in glory. That is my one aim and hearts desire and by His grace, with the help of the Holy Spirit this will be my reality. I too have a scar that’s in the healing process and Mr. Evans I understand what you mean when you talk about the responsibility aspect on our part with the healing. So far, by the grace of God, I’ve been very responsible with the healing process and resisted the temptations that would cause me to have to experience this pain again and an even greater scar. It’s not easy to admit defeat ad having to start over again but there is a lesson to be learned. I believe the sooner we accept the revelation that God would give us through our scars and act on it the less likely we are to have to repeat the operation. As I said before I’m still going through this process and I know many of may but we must remember who we serve and whose we are. We belong to ‘The Most High God’ who would do and has done any and everything for us to have life and have it more abundantly. Let’s together walk in the victory for which Christ had died to give us. God is good.

Blessings.

It’s easy to forget all of the stuff you went through before you were healed..once you have been..I am still not sure of why this is..but the amnesia seems to kick in as soon as a cycle starts to break and I have a few hours of clarity. I think…that we get so used to living with our scars..that we forget what it was like to live without them..and because the scar was familiar..we keep doing things to start the scarring all over again..well this could just be me…I don’t know..
in any event..I did want to thank you..I was watching priscilla talk on friday and sat and you sang this song..on saturday morning that just got me…I think it was all that matters? I know this is a public blog so I won’t go deep on this..but you have no idea how much I needed to hear that song..it was like perfect timing! Thank you for writing it and talking about a time you went through…I can definitely relate.
hope you have a great week!
kari

To me healing spirtually is always everyday having a moment to reflect on yourself and your intimacy with GOD. Any physical aliment that I might have will never completly go away but if Iam taking the proper precaution on a daily basis I will be able to live a happy healthy life. So the same holds true with our relationship with GOD we are sinful and imperfect but if we continue everyday to study pray and meditate on his word, his teaching then we are healing each day!!

I know for sure I was irresponsible when it came to my marriage. I didn’t make sure that the man I married was one that God sent me. Secondly, I didn’t do what was necessary to make it work out AFTER I made the grown-up decision to marry him. I’m so guilty of that.

Some things I think women and men of Christ can do to prevent unnecessary divorces and separations is to do your due diligence and make sure God is the one really guiding your path. Most importantly if you do make a grown-up decision to marry or whatever it may be don’t just give up and push the person away because you know this was your plan and not Gods. That’s what I did people and I feel so much better now after admitting that.

I’ve held that in since the time my husband and I have been separated and now I can peacefully let this marriage go and let God propel me into the next season of my life.

I hope this helps someone today that may be in the same situation. Don’t just sabatoge your relationships or anything because you know it didn’t really start out right especially when there are kids involved. I speak from experience. Thank you Anthony for having this blog. I didn’t really expect to contribute but this thing has been bugging me.

To God Be The Glory!

Kai A.

I feel you girl! I not only gave my heart but my body away in a way that I can never ever allow to happen again. Now that I have been healed I have to be oh so careful to continue to trust that God will watch over me and KEEP me from repeating the things of the past. It took a minute but I can now say I am truly set free from that particular stronghold. Now on to the next thing. Thank You Jesus! Thank you Anthony and K’sh for drawing me out and causing me to think. Blessings to you all
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Please forgive me for diverting from the requested task but I had to encourage this sister I hope you don’t mind Anthony. Thank God you listened to Him and not Satan! We all know that God has a purpose for us and what a victorious accomplishment when we complete even one of our tasks let alone our God given assignment. Continue to walk in your healing and growth in the Lord!

When i think of scars i think of weakness. When we get a physical scar it usually strikes from some type of weakened spot or overlooked area. The scars that come into our personal lives most likely come from areas we are weak and unaware of. Once we are made aware of our weakness than the reocurring scar can stop. If our weakness is not revealed we must ask God regularly to show us our weakness and earnestly seek Him in order to hear the weakness from Him. At that point when we are weak we become strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10. We are then truly healed from our scar when the scar is never opened again. Praise God for my scars are healed!!

P.S. Good choice of coffee!!

I know that I have been irresponsible when it comes to being a good steward. It is so easy to forget where you came from. God healed me from brokeness. To be a good steward of all those things God has blessed me with is precious. I lost site of what He was telling me to do. I realize now that in order to get somewhere you have to go thru something. It is important to remember where you came from in order to get to where you are going. I am so thankful that God is merciful and not like man at all. Thank you God for your Mercy.

Hey there! this is my first time on your page-ever. I was listening to Pandora and Mighty to save came on and I was instantly conneted/drawn to you ministry. I decided to listed to this blog and I am so glad that I did.

Responsible with the healing is an amazing thought. Seldom do we believe that we have responsibilities in Christ or as Christians…at least that was me. I had been irresponsible with the healing of my heart. You know, the broken heart mended after huge disappointment and so on and so on. The first time i realized i was healed, I went right back to the same enviornment and surrounded myself with the same triggers that promted me to use the same indecisions. Then i fell into condemnation and did not want to go back to the Father for healing. I decided that i could heal on my own. I ended up healing wrong. Did you know that when you break a bone and it does not heal properly the Dr. has to brake that bone again to enduce proper healing??? Well, that was the case with me and my heart. The all knowing ever-loving Father had to allow me to break all over again so that I could experience HIS HEALING.
Now, i tread lightly and wait on HIM to lead and direct.

Thanks again Anthony for being so transparent. I will be praying for you and your ministry.

Much love

Wow, Powerful, Thank you Lord.

Have you ever had a Spritual smack in the face? A wake up call if you will. That was one for me. I often, unfortunately, allow myself to get back into a place of doubt, and uncertainty about my destiny, and where God is taking me in this life. And in those times, I have to remind myself of the Words that were given of the Father and have been spoken over my life. He said “You will excel in All that you do”. Now if He has spoken that over me, why should I ever doubt.
Well, as you said, it is because I have not been responsible with my healing, which takes me out of the father’s protective Grace, and causes Spiritual Relapses, and Setbacks, and in turn, Long Recoveries.

Wow, eye opener. Thank you for that smackdown….lol

My husband recently filed for separation/divorce. I took about a month to heal away from everyone and it’s been about 3 months of isolation from our old friends. But during that time I started dating a new guy. As you’re speaking about your healing hand, it really put my situation in check. Even though there wasn’t anything wrong with you going out and hanging with the guys, like you said, you weren’t responsible with your healing time…and those words are so powerful. Even though I’m not doing anything wrong per-se…am I being responsible with my healing…..
thank you!!