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Healing the Roots: A Pastor's Story of Spiritual Liberation
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Spiritual freedom often requires addressing the root causes of our struggles. This episode shares a remarkable testimony of healing and deliverance that occurred during one of my miracle services at Rivergate Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
A young couple visited our service, and I felt led to tell them that "infertility would not be a problem" for them—though I knew nothing about their situation. Later in the same service, the husband bravely requested prayer, breaking down in tears as he revealed a pornography addiction that had plagued him since sixth grade. The origin? A single cruel comment from a peer who suggested he "must be homosexual" because he didn't have a girlfriend. This childhood wound created an entry point for addiction that followed him into adulthood and marriage.
Through targeted prayer ministry addressing this specific trauma point, we witnessed his complete liberation. The healing extended to his wife as well, who had been carrying the unwarranted burden of believing she was somehow at fault for her husband's struggle. Two weeks later, reports confirmed his continued freedom from addiction—and suddenly the prophetic word about fertility made perfect sense.
This testimony illustrates a profound truth about healing: many of our adult struggles can be traced back to specific moments of trauma. If you're battling addiction of any kind, I encourage you to prayerfully identify when that pattern entered your life and what trauma preceded it. By addressing these root causes through repentance and spiritual authority, freedom becomes possible.
Want to experience more of God's healing power in your church or event? I'd be honored to consider speaking at your gathering. Contact Rivergate Church in Tulsa at 918-492-5511 to discuss possibilities. The same Jesus who healed in Scripture continues to heal and deliver today!
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Chapters
1. Introduction and Healing Ministry (00:00:00)
2. Young Couple Seeking Fertility (00:00:48)
3. Childhood Trauma Revealed (00:01:42)
4. Freedom from Addiction (00:03:35)
5. Invitation and Contact Information (00:05:08)
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