Overcoming Hypersensitivity

Overcoming

Hypersensitivity

I N T RO D U C T I O N

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have

loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will

know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

John 13:34, 35 NIV

The royal law of love is the counteragent for hypersensitivity.

First Corinthians 13:5 AMP reveals that love “...is not

c onceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude

( unmannerly) and does not act unbecom i n g ly. Love (God’s love

in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is

not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes

no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a

s u f fe red wrong].”

An overly sensitive person is thin-skinned and experiences

feelings of alienation, irritability, and resentment in relationships.

The hypersensitive person has usually experienced deep hurt

from rejection and needs a lot of approval from others. This

individual is excessively sensitive to remarks that may or may not

be intended to be hurtful. It is difficult for a person of this nature

to trust others, to accept constructive criticism or advice; and this

weakness hinders positive relationships. When presentations or

suggestions are rejected, that action is taken as a personal attack.

Hypersensitivity is an enemy that can be overcome through

spiritual warfare. In waging the good warfare, we have God-given

weapons to overthrow our adversary. These weapons include,

among other things: the anointing that is upon Jesus to bind up

and heal the brokenhearted (Luke 4:18), the sword of the Spirit,

which is the Word of God (Eph. 6:17), the shield of faith (Eph.

6:16), and the help of the Holy Spirit ( John 14:16 AMP), which

may come through a Christian counselor, a minister, or a friend.

James instructed us, “Confess to one another therefore your

faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins); and

pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored

[to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt,

continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power

available [dynamic in its working]” ( James 5:16 AMP). We are

overcomers by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our

testimony! (Rev. 12:11).

P RAY ER

Father, forgive me for my attempts to hurt and dominate

others. I realize that I have released my anger inappropriately. I

confess this as sin and receive Your forgiveness, knowing that You

are faithful and just to forgive my sin and cleanse me from all

unrighteousness. I forgive those who have wronged me, and I ask

for healing of my anger and unresolved hurts.

I realize that I am responsible for my own behavior, and I am

accountable to You for my thoughts, words, and actions.

Thank You for the Holy Spirit Who leads me into reality —

the truth that makes me free. You have sent Your Word and healed

me and delivered me from all my destructions.

Father, I am empowered through my union with You. I draw

my strength from You [that strength which Your boundless might

provides]. Your strength causes me to be steadfast and trustworthy,

gives me the capacity for perseverance and tolerance, and enables

me to resist hypersensitivity, irritability, and touchiness.

I desire to be well-balanced (temperate, sober of mind),

vigilant, and cautious at all times; for I recognize that enemy —

the devil — who roams around like a lion roaring, seeking

someone to seize upon and devour. In the name of Jesus, I

withstand him, firm in faith [against his onset — rooted,

established, strong, immovable, and determined].

I am dwelling in the secret place of the Most High, and I

shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty

[Whose power no foe can withstand].

I purpose to walk in love toward my family members, my

associates, and my neighbors with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Whom the Son has set free is free indeed.

Thanks be to You, Lord, for You always cause me to triumph

in Christ Jesus. I am an overcomer by the blood of the Lamb and

by the word of my testimony.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

Scripture References

1 John 1:9 Ephesians 6:10 AMP

Mark 11:24,25 1 Peter 5:8,9 AMP

Matthew 12:36 Psalm 91:1 AMP

John 16:13 John 8:36

John 8:32 2 Corinthians 2:14

Psalm 107:20 Revelation 12:11