Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | The Power of Testimony | Rick Clark
The Power of Testimony
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Revelation 12:11 (ESV) 11 And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony
Soul Tattoo: Grow through what you Go through!
Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
John 16:33 (ESV) 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
2 Corinthians 11:23-27 (NLT) 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.
4 Steps:
1.) Recognizing I need help.
Psalm 42:5 (ESV) 5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation
John 14:27 (ESV) 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
- Be honest with yourself.
- Do not isolate yourself.
2) Seeking Godly counsel.
- Having people, you can talk to.
- Christian Counselors (online counselors)
3) Communicating with your family on how you are feeling.
- Open with what is going on in your world.
- Let them know of the triggers
4) Community with people.
- Small Group/Freedom Group.
- Support Group.
Psalms 112:6-7 (TPT) “Their circumstances will never shake them and others will never forget their example. They will not live in fear or dread of what may come, for their hearts are firm, ever secure in their faith”
Remember, God has a habit of using the wounded as his greatest leaders.
Soul Tattoo: Grow through what you Go through!