Healed but Still Healing? God’s in That Too.
Let’s get one thing straight: God isn’t only concerned with your physical health. He cares deeply about what’s going on in your mind—the anxiety you hide, the burnout you normalize, the trauma you’re still unpacking. He wants your mind healed, not just your body.
“Healed but Still Healing” — What Does That Even Mean?
Sometimes healing isn’t instant. It’s not a zap and you're good. It’s a process—sometimes slow, sometimes painful, but always purposeful. Take something like Complex PTSD. Healing might start with a diagnosis, then move through therapy, support, and spiritual growth. It’s not always about symptoms disappearing—it’s about learning, growing, and finding freedom in layers.
Does God Really Care About Mental Health?
Yes. 100%. Mental health struggles aren’t signs of weak faith—they’re battles of the soul. And guess what? God is right there in your therapist’s office just like He’s in your prayer room. He’s not grossed out by your overthinking or burnout. He sees it, He gets it, and He wants to heal it.
Bible Verses That Show God’s Heart for Healing
Here’s where the Word backs it up:
📖 Exodus 15:26 – “I am the Lord who heals you.”
💔 Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted.”
🔓 Isaiah 61:1 – “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to set the captives free.”
🧠 2 Timothy 1:7 – “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”
Your healing? It’s scriptural.
So... How Does Healing Actually Happen?
Let’s be real—healing isn’t always a miracle moment. Sometimes it’s more like this:
Getting the right diagnosis so you know what you're dealing with
Therapy + truth working together (they’re not enemies)
Learning tools to manage your mental health
Having real ones around you who get it
Speaking God’s promises even when nothing feels different yet
But What If I’m Still Struggling?
Here’s the thing—sometimes God doesn’t just snap His fingers. He might lead you into the root of your pain before He lifts it. Not to shame you, but to free you. That might mean:
Facing past trauma
Learning healthy coping tools
Getting real about your emotions
Rebuilding your view of who God actually is
Learning to trust people again
And that’s all still healing.
💡 Life Check-In
This week, ask yourself:
Where do I actually need healing—body, mind, emotions, or soul?
What lies am I believing about myself that need replacing with God’s truth?
How can I be more compassionate to people fighting silent battles?
🎯 The Challenge:
Pick one area in your life where you need healing. Start speaking God's promises over it daily. Healing isn’t out of reach. You’re not too damaged. You're not “too much.” Start seeing yourself the way God sees you—loved, seen, and still in progress.
References
(New Living Translation Bible, 1996)
(New King James Version, 1975)