3 Ways to Heal From Trauma - MSQ
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January 28, 2024

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3 Ways to Heal From Trauma - Message Study Questions

Summary

Trauma is a lasting emotional response from living through a distressing event. Sometimes we feel like God is absent when we are deeply hurt or suffering, we often feel the farthest from God then. Where is he? Has He forgotten me? How could He let the happen?

The most traumatized person in the history of the world is Jesus and he knows the pain you feel. By his wounds, you are healed. By his wounds, you are being healed. And by his wounds, you will one day be healed forever. When you are hurt or suffering God is present with you and he is still in control. suffering.
Lighthouses are helpful tools that sailors use to navigate. They don’t make storms go away; they provide guidance to help sailors make healthy choices.

What are your lighthouses? Who are the people you seek out when you aren’t ok? What tools could help you find hope?

Consider This

Research has revealed categories of reactions to trauma, referred to as “trauma responses.” Some of the most common responses are fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. These observations are helpful, but when we engage with God through his Word, we see that he has an awareness and understanding of the impact of trauma long before our ability to identify and label it.
The Bible understands the language of trauma. If you have experienced something traumatic, you can find encouragement in knowing God hears you.

  1. What type of “trauma response does David have in Psalm 55:6–8?

  2. What does Hebrews 4:15 tell us about God’s understanding of our suffering?

  3. James 1:2-5 During the easy times we often become self-reliant, forgetting our need for God. It is in the hard times, when our faith is tested, that we recognize our need for complete dependency on Him. What do you notice in these verses?

  4. Do you ever feel alone? Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Ecclesiastes reminds us that there’s strength in trusted friendships.

  5. Does God hear you? Does He see your pain? Hebrews 4:16 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

  6. How do you silence your negative thoughts and replace them with life giving truth? One of the best ways is to read Scripture regularly. Psalms 119:105, Psalms 18:2, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Psalms 103:8

Moving Forward Application

There is something powerful and comforting about coming together in person (many of us learned this after living virtually in the pandemic). It’s true of people in general, and the church specifically, especially when we gather to share one another’s burdens.

Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

  • Who can you connect with this week to invest in your friendship?

  • Do you need to talk with a trusted friend about your own feelings?

  • Are you involved in a group (invite a friend to come with you)? Could you invite others to join you to start a group if you are not?

  • Pray for those that are not ok right now in our church and community.