Many of us have faced trauma in our lives. Time and time and time and time again. Numbing us. Getting to the point that we even begin to normalize our trauma.
We have been through trauma after trauma standing up to stuff by ourselves. Taking on "the world" by ourselves. Which eventually runs us down. Running on empty. Tired. Frustrated. Mad. Angry. You name it.
Many of us have lost our innocence by force. Lost loved ones. Lost our family. Lost our health. Lost our identity. Lost our self worth. Lost who we really are.
Then what do we do?
Well I know what I have been doing most my life. Beating up myself. Unmercifully. Both verbally and even physically. Accepting the lies the devil had me believe about myself. Worthless. Useless. A burden. A nothing. Hitting or slapping myself in the face when I would become frustrated or angry at something "I should have known better." But, to me this was all normal. I believed "my little girl" deserved the scolding. Scolded for something she had no control over.
But......
God says stop beating myself up. Remove the Superwoman cape. Come to Him.
Even Jesus came to the point where he ran on empty. And God sent Him angels to minister to His weary soul when Satan tempted Him.
God can and will restore us. If we are willing to put aside our masks and super hero mentality. God will put back what was taken from us. If we let Him.
You can only beat yourself up so much. Eventually it just gets unbearable. Going to God is a beautiful plan. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteWords of wisdom from a lady who knows her stuff. Thanxs. You've been such a inspiration to me you'll never know. Your life parallels mine at time. Wow
ReplyDeleteAll of them are spirits on a divine mission, sent to serve those who are about to inherit salvation, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteHi JBR,
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing and an inspiration to many people. God is restoring you.
Hugs,
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Beautiful message about "surrendering" to the One Who can truly makes a sense in everything we do and Who heals and sets free. How He loves to comfort and now, you are comforting others. Be strong in His power JBR!
ReplyDeleteThis is another great post, JBR. I used to beat myself up verbally all the time. No wonder I was always stressed out! I had little understanding of God's all-encompassing love back then.
ReplyDeleteGreat comment about taking off the superwoman cape and going to Him! We cannot heal ourselves, it's always grace at work. We can cooperate with his work in us though.
Hugs!!
For me, false guilt plagued me for years. There is nothing like the deliverance of our savior, Jesus to lift all that heaviness. Makes me want to shout!
ReplyDeleteInteresting about normalizing trauma. It took me a long time to figure out that's what I have done. It's hard to relinquish the cape because it's hard to relinquish my control which, like you said, just wears me out anyway. I pray that we come to Him fully. Thinking of you...
ReplyDeleteJBR excellent analogy. People are usually surprised that reactions to trauma can last longer than they expected. It may take weeks, months, and in some cases, many years to fully regain equilibrium. You've come a long way. Many people will get through this period with the help and support of family and friends and counseling. JBR you've connected. You asked for help and support. It seems you received the understanding and opportunity to share. To help others. That's a blessing in itself. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteHOW DID YOU KNOW I NEEDED THIS! I HOLD ON TO A SUPERMAN MENTALITY. DESPITE KNOWING GOD IS MY SAVIOR I FIND MYSELF WANTING AND DOING WHAT I THINK IS RIGHT. KNOWING IN THE END I SHOULD OF DONE WHAT CHRIST WOULD OF.
ReplyDeletewe all create 'shells' to protect ourselves. trick is to know, when to shed them. replace them with healthier alternatives. in order to eventually rid ourselves of them completely... hugs and love, V
ReplyDeleteAMEN, Girlfriend! NO MORE BEATING up ourselves! That is a lie of the enemy. We are FREE IN CHRIST to live victoriously!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and prayers,
andrea
AMAZING revelation. So true and so real in that many people don't realize this. It's one of those better said than done, but I think it is possible when you come into the realization of what it is.
ReplyDeleteThanks for saying God says to stop beating myself up. I needed to hear that today. I'm so tired of it. And of listening to Satan's lies. God has given me power to overcome. I just need to use it. Praying for you!
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