Tag: #healing

HE WILL RESTORE YOU HIMSELF

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1 Peter 5:10, “And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”

This was written for the woman who feels like she has been in this place of suffering for far too long and may remain here forever. Girl, I get it! I have been in that very place. It is hard to be encouraged by anything. This verse was written for you. 

God is a God of grace. You may wonder why He does not stop your suffering right now. I do not have that answer. What I do know is your pain is not in vain. You will not remain in this place if you put your trust in Jesus. I also know there is a reason. God is very purposeful in everything He does. He does not inflict the pain but will allow it for a while to create in us a refined version of who we were created to be. 

This verse gives hope that it will not be forever. In a moment, God will say, that is enough. I love this part; He will restore you Himself. The God of the universe who loves you like no other, will snatch you from that pit and hold you close, restoring your soul. He will make the broken places fuse but leave the cracks. This is not because He lacks completion but instead knows your beauty will shine through your scars. Remember His do too.

THE ROLE OF TRAUMA

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Trauma happens. Trauma is a “deeply distressing or disturbing experience”, according to Oxford Dictionary. What makes an experience traumatic is dependent on how the individual views the event. Examples of trauma are abandonment, abuse, neglect, accidents, death to name a few. 

Below is a list of symptoms of trauma (list is not exhaustive):

  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Flashbacks
  • Anxiety
  • Overeating/eating disorders
  • Substance abuse
  • Poor decision making
  • Relationship issues
  • Poor job attendance

If you have unresolved issues from your past that are affecting you today, you may need to work through your trauma. Acknowledging the symptoms are related is a great start. It is not an excuse for bad behavior but is a reason for distorted mind sets that can cause negative results. 

If you find yourself in these scenarios you might benefit from counseling.

Counseling can identify the cause or root of the issue. Symptoms may resolve within a few sessions or many depending on the severity.

A good counseling relationship will be one that you feel some relief after sessions. You will need to be honest and willing to try new things. The counselor should be someone you trust who has experience in trauma. 

Sessions can be a mixture of talk therapy, activities, and suggestions for changing the mindset and healing. The goal in counseling is healing.

If you are interested in counseling Tara Powell Ministries offers reduced rate counseling or can refer you to someone.

Change your tomorrow today by contacting us at www.tarapowellministries.com.