Staying Sober Facing Trauma

Thursday February 9, 2023

With the 24-hour news cycle on television and on our digital devices we are exposed daily to traumatic events around the world. Whether it's the devastation of a community through war or natural disaster, or something inflicted on one person by another, these are distressing experiences which cause long lasting trauma and pain. The news may also trigger memories in our own hearts of past experiences and events. Is there relief from this deep grief and pain?

What has been done cannot be undone. However, God can help us navigate today by giving us peace in our souls and healing in our bodies. Our first action is to turn our hearts and thoughts towards God and allow His love to encourage us as we listen to what He has to say through the scriptures as recorded in the Bible.

Whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm. So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold you safe in my hands. I always do what is right. (Proverbs 1:33 NIV, Isaiah 41:10 NIRV)

While healing of the mind and soul is a process that takes time, we don't need to hide from the past and shove painful memories into the deep dark places in our soul. In God's presence, and often with the assistance of knowledgeable helpers, we can find help to live well today. We can be set free from the traumas of our past. Jesus died on the cross for all sin and was resurrected from the dead proving the power of God over all evil – and that includes the evil traumas inflicted on us. Today is a new opportunity to reach out and receive this amazing God who will provide healing from all suffering.

The Spirit of the God who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you. So the God who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your bodies. He will do this because of his Spirit who lives in you. God saves suffering people while they suffer. He speaks to them while they are hurting. (Romans 8:11, Job 36:15 NIRV)

Prayer: Loving God, it is most difficult to face the pain buried deep in my soul. Help me to come to believe that You are the power who can restore me from the trauma I have experienced. Come and be with me in those dark and fearful memories. Today, help me to hear Your voice speaking peace to those places where I hurt. Thank you for caring for me. Amen

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