Facing Trauma Staying Sober
We are exposed to traumatic events in the world by the 24-hour news cycle on television and on our digital devices. Whether it is the devastation of an event in a community, or something inflicted on one person by another, we feel traumatized by the knowledge of these horrible events. News reports may also trigger memories in our own hearts of past happenings that caused us to suffer. How do we get relief from the experience of this deep grief and pain within us?
What has been done cannot be undone. However, God can help us navigate through today by giving us peace and healing in our souls and in our bodies. Our first act must be to turn our hearts and thoughts towards God and allow Him to love and 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 by pushing painful memories into the dark recesses of our soul.
In God's presence, and often with the assistance of safe helpers, we can find ways 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.
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 difficult to face the pain buried deep in my soul. Help me to believe that You are the Power greater than myself who will heal and restore me from the trauma. Come and be with me in those dark and fearful memories and help me to know peace in those places where I hurt. Thank you for caring for me. Amen
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