Two Hands: A Guide for Inner Healing Prayer

by Anna J. Travis

Has someone close to you ever said, “You are overreacting,” when you are upset about a problem at home or at work? Do you find yourself thinking, “I should be over this by now – time is supposed to heal.” These experiences could be signs that healing is needed. Often our reaction to current situations involves not only the immediate pain, but also stored pain from similar occurrences earlier in life. This old hurt can rob us of our peace and joy. It seems resistant to healing, even when loving people show kindness to us. It persists, although we pray and make every effort to be close to God. We may conclude that what ails us, such as rejection, anger, anxiety, shame, or fear, is part of us and always will be, though we may not be able to explain when or how it began. At the same time, we would love to dare to hope that we could be healed. This guide describes a model of prayer for healing and freedom of the heart. It has been used in multiple cultural milieus. Although God does not prevent every hurtful event we experience in this imperfect world, God can heal us from the effects. The guide contains scriptural reflections on prayer, including accounts of the prayers prayed by Moses, Daniel, David and others. The model especially emphasizes the role God has given to Jesus, not as a figure owned by a particular religious group, but as the healer and deliverer sent by God for the benefit of all.

100 pages, Spiral-bound

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Christy Krispin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple, humble approach to praying for inner healing and deliverance.