Healing from Trauma: A Journey with God

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." – Psalm 147:3

Trauma leaves a mark. Sometimes, it's obvious–like a wound that never fully healed. Other times, it's buried so deep that you don't even realize how much it's affecting you. It shapes the way you see the world, the way you react to situations, and even the way you view yourself. Maybe you've been through something that shook you to your core–loss, betrayal, abuse, abandonment. And now, even when the situation is over, the pain lingers.

I know what it's like to carry the weight of past wounds, to feel like I'm doing fine one moment and then suddenly be overwhelmed by memories, emotions, or reactions I don't fully understand. Trauma doesn't just disappear because time has passed. But here's the good news: God doesn't leave us to deal with it alone.

The Bible is full of people who endured deep wounds–David ran for his life, Joseph was betrayed by his own brothers, and Job lost everything. Yet, in every story, God showed up. He didn't erase their pain, but He walked with them through it, bringing healing and redemption in ways they never expected.

For a long time, I thought faith meant pushing past my trauma, pretending it didn't affect me because "God is good." But I've learned that healing isn't about ignoring what happened–it's about inviting God into those broken places. Jesus never told people to "just get over it." Instead, He met them in their pain. He wept with them. He touched their wounds. He spoke life over them.

So how do we deal with trauma biblically?

• Acknowledge it – Psalm 62:8 says, "Pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge." God isn't afraid of your pain. He wants you to be honest with Him.

• Renew your mind – Trauma distorts how we see the world, but Romans 12:2 reminds us that transformation comes through renewing our minds in God's truth. His Word replaces fear with peace, shame with grace, and brokenness with hope.

• Seek community – God designed us to heal together. James 5:16 tells us to "confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." You don't have to walk this road alone.

• Trust the process – Healing takes time. Philippians 1:6 says, "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." God is patient with your healing–be patient with yourself too.

If you've been carrying wounds that feel too deep to heal, I want you to know this: God is still writing your story. Trauma doesn't get to define you–God does. And he calls you healed, loved, whole.

Prayer

Lord, You see the wounds I carry. Some are fresh, others have been there for years. I don't want to live in the shadow of my pain–I want to walk in the light of Your healing. Help me to trust You with the process, to renew my mind with Your truth, and to allow myself to heal in Your time. Thank You for never leaving me, for understanding my pain, and for holding me through it. I trust You with my healing. In Jesus' name, Amen.