There are many in our world who struggle with the after effects of trauma. Unfortunately, trauma appears in many forms and often stems from issues beyond our control. It can occur when one is exposed to domestic violence, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, loss of a loved one, assault, rape, murder, natural disasters or any traumatic event. While many will seek professional assistance to cope with one’s feelings, emotions and fears, it can literally take years to recover. One of the reasons is because the wound must be constantly dissected, which means, you will constantly relive the experience along with the emotions and fears. This is to allow the therapist to examine and analyze every detail.

Which also begs the question, why do so many Christians and non-believers put their trust in a licensed therapist who has difficulty coping with their own life issues? Because statics show many therapist seek their own professional licensed therapist. This is reminiscent of the blind leading the blind, because this person doesn’t love you, doesn’t truly care about you, isn’t really concerned with your mental state or your eternal destination. These are professionals who offer a service and charge a fee for it, so in essence, you’re paying a complete stranger to talk to you, to give you advice and if the money runs out, well, they can no longer see you. Still believe they truly care about you? I’m not here to play games, but, to encourage you so you know there is a better way. Stop putting your belief in man and turn to the one who can actually save you.

Since this is true, who can help me, who can take this pain away?

The answer is simple, the Lord Christ Jesus, the Son of God, the Christ, the Messiah, can take away your trauma, your hurt, your pain, your anger, your resentment and bitterness. But it all starts with God.

• You see, God loved us so much that He sent His only begotten Son (Christ Jesus), that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).
• God did this so the world would be saved through Jesus (John 3:17).
• But you must believe the Lord Jesus came down from Heaven(John 6:38).
• Came in the flesh (1 John 4:2).
• Born of a virgin (Matthew 1:23).
• Lived a sinless life (1 Peter 2:21,22).
• Preached the need to repent and believe in the good news (Mark 1:15).
• And to do the will of His Father (John 6:40).
• Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name (John 20:30,31).
• Then suffered and died on the cross for our sins (Isaiah 53:6) (1 Corinthians 15:3).
• His body was buried, placed in a tomb (Matthew 27:57-60).
• And He was raised from the dead on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3,4).
• He ascended back to heaven after 40 days seen by many of His disciples (Acts 1:3).
• The Bible tells us, all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).
• We’re also told; For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23).

Believing in the Lord Jesus is simple, but you must humbly pray to Him, letting Him see you have a broken heart, and tell Him you realize you’re a sinner and your ashamed of all your sins. At this point it’s good to list them all out, every lie you can think of, every act of theft, every act of lusting, every act of having sex without being married, every act of adultery, every act of idolatry (putting other things before God like working or money), partying, drinking till you were drunk, taking drugs, every ugly cuss work or nasty talk and anything else that is considered sin. Then let Him know you want Him to be your Lord and Savior and it’s at this time you can say you’re a Christian, a believer in the Lord Jesus.

When we believe these things spoken about Jesus in the Bible and repent of our sins, we pass from death to life. Get a Bible, begin reading starting in the New Testament. Once you finish it, read it again, and again until you understand the message. Some really good Bibles for a New Christian is the Amplified Study Bible, the New International Version, the New King James Bible. It’s extremely important to read the Bible before stepping foot in a Church so you can discern false teachings from Truth. But it’s our Faith in the Lord Jesus that keeps us walking by the Spirit(Galatians 5:16) and keeps us from sinning (2 Corinthians 5:7).

He’ll start His work in you and as you read the Bible you’ll be washed by water so you can become part of the Church presented without stain, wrinkle or any blemish, but holy and blameless (Ephesians 5:25-27). It’s also important to note, pray to Him daily, tell Him of your worries, fears and what happened to you. Although He knows, it’s a good way to help build the relationship.

If you’re looking for a better way, if you TRULY want peace it can ONLY be found in the Lord Christ Jesus (John 14:27)!