Trauma

Many of the events in our lives that contributed to us becoming dependent on substances or unhealthy relationships were traumatic and caused us to retreat into hiding.  We were not prepared to discuss these events with others, so we buried them deep in our soul. We then sought other means to help us deal with the intense pain. However, covering up traumatic events with painkillers does not make them go away.  In fact, as so many of us can testify, the memories, whether we are consciously aware of them or not, cause fear and shame to grow and become like mountains that block and confuse our thinking and affect our behaviour.  God invites us to bring the trauma we have suffered and its impact on us to Him for comfort and healing. 

When a ship is tossed about on an angry sea the captain will seek a safe harbour where the ship can anchor and wait for the storm to pass.  If the ship has sustained damage, it can be repaired while resting in the harbour.  

The Lord your God wins victory after victory and is always with you.  He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love.  The Lord has promised: Your sorrow has ended, and you can celebrate. (Zephaniah 3:17-18 CEV)

Prayer: Loving God, I come to You because You invite me, and I need Your help.  I choose to release to You all the baggage I have been carrying and the associated trauma. I want to be free from these burdens so I can enter into a new life with You. Please help me!  Amen

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