Dealing with Trauma

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Trauma: A to a negative, abnormal event that caused tremendous pain.

Dealing with Trauma

1. Acknowledge the of our trauma.

²³ Are they servants of Christ? I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again. >²⁴ Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes. >²⁵ Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. Once I spent a whole night and a day adrift at sea. >²⁶ I have traveled on many long journeys. I have faced danger from rivers and from robbers. I have faced danger from my own people, the Jews, as well as from the Gentiles. I have faced danger in the cities, in the deserts, and on the seas. And I have faced danger from men who claim to be believers but are not. >²⁷ I have worked hard and long, enduring many sleepless nights. I have been hungry and thirsty and have often gone without food. I have shivered in the cold, without enough clothing to keep me warm. (2 Corinthians 11:23-27)

2. our brokenness to Jesus.

⁸ Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. (2 Corinthians 12:8)

⁷ Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:7)

3. Increase our .

² Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)

¹⁶ Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. (James 5:16)

4. When the time is right, ask God to show me out of the pain.

⁸ Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. ⁹ Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. ¹⁰ That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:8-10)

⁴ He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:4)

²⁸ And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28)

Additional Notes

What’s Happening at Crossroads

NEW HERE?

We’re so glad you’ve chosen to come to Crossroads today! We want to thank you for visiting and would love to get to know you. Stop by and say hello at one of our Welcome Centers, our First Step area, or check out ecrossroads.info for more. We can’t wait to meet you!

JESUS & MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Mental health challenges impact us all – whether we face them ourselves or have family or friends who do. We want to bring those challenges to light while allowing Jesus to bring hope and help. We have a recommended book for this week “Understanding the Wounded Heart” which is available at Next Steps and with our online resources. Even though our series is ending, our online resources will still be available whenever you need them.

FALL GROUPS LAUNCH

God made people to live in community. We declare that as one of our core values, “We become more like Jesus together.” Groups offer an engaging and supportive place to grow in your relationship with God and one another. Check out the newest group offerings and sign up.

YOUNG ADULTS (YA) LUNCH

Hey College Students! Our Young Adult Ministry (targeting 18-23-year-olds) is hosting a lunch after church today in the South Campus cafe. Come for homemade food, meaningful discussion, and the chance to learn more about Crossroads! Follow our Instagram: crossroads_youngadults for more info!

PRAYER ROOM IS OPEN

God calls us to pray about everything, but sometimes, it’s difficult to find the words on our own. Our prayer teams are ready to help you bring anything to the Lord. Come to the prayer room at the back of the auditorium after each gathering, and we will pray with you and for you.