Healing From Trauma: The Science & the ScripturesНамуна

I know that in my own journey to healing and working with my clients through their trauma, the question WHY often emerges.

Why did God allow this?

It can be hard to reconcile a good Father with the pain we experience in the world.

Here is what the Holy Spirit has revealed to be in my searching:

• We cannot understand everything on this side of eternity, and to demand God explain it is to try and elevate ourselves above him.
• The world is full of brokenness because of sin. The Christian walk does not exempt us from encountering the effects of brokenness, but it does give us access to the Great Comforter.
• The real question to ask is WHO. Who is my safe place in the storm? Who is my anchor and strong tower? Who is my savior and redeemer? Who has promised us victory?
• Doubt, discouragement, and disappointment are bound to happen as we experience pain. You have to decide if you will allow that to lead you away from God or towards God.

Often, it is our hardships that keep us tethered to the goodness of God.

And that is a good thing. Because our God’s character does not change. He is for you.

“Even though I walk through the shadow of the valley of death, I will fear no evil, thy rod and thy staff comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

Let God comfort you today as you heal. As you grow. As you prepare to walk in renewed purpose.