Trauma
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Post Traumatic Stress ↔ Post Traumatic Growth
Today I heard on the news of a “new” concept, post-traumatic growth. Post-traumatic Growth is the ability of the human being to become more resilient after enduring an extremely stressful experience.
The first chapter of the book of James speaks to this point it says: “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”(James 1:2-4)
Every day humanity faces different types of stresses Eustress and Distress. Sometimes it feels like all the trials we endure are distressing; however, the attitude with which we respond to our varied ordeals is truly what determines how we come through. The passage says to “ let patience have her perfect work”. Human survival instinct is to escape our pain as quickly as possible. But in doing that have we learnt anything?
Granted, walking with your eyes wide open into trouble when you have better options is not the wisest. That’s why James continues to say: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”(James 1:5) However, don’t forget when you ask anything of God you must believe in Him, in His power, in His benevolence, in His mercy, and in His understanding (James 1:6-8).
In this time of extreme financial, social, and spiritual crises I hope this brings you hope. As you go through threatening experiences please be encouraged and know that there is a God that does not sleep. He is always there to bring you through because He has plans for you to bring you the peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
God Bless.
Coping Through Tough Times
↓
Post Traumatic Stress ↔ Post Traumatic Growth
Today I heard on the news of a “new” concept, post-traumatic growth. Post-traumatic Growth is the ability of the human being to become more resilient after enduring an extremely stressful experience.
The first chapter of the book of James speaks to this point it says: “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”(James 1:2-4)
Every day humanity faces different types of stresses Eustress and Distress. Sometimes it feels like all the trials we endure are distressing; however, the attitude with which we respond to our varied ordeals is truly what determines how we come through. The passage says to “ let patience have her perfect work”. Human survival instinct is to escape our pain as quickly as possible. But in doing that have we learnt anything?
Granted, walking with your eyes wide open into trouble when you have better options is not the wisest. That’s why James continues to say: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”(James 1:5) However, don’t forget when you ask anything of God you must believe in Him, in His power, in His benevolence, in His mercy, and in His understanding (James 1:6-8).
In this time of extreme financial, social, and spiritual crises I hope this brings you hope. As you go through threatening experiences please be encouraged and know that there is a God that does not sleep. He is always there to bring you through because He has plans for you to bring you the peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
God Bless.
Coping Through Tough Times
