You can’t heal a wound by saying its not there.

Yet I am not silenced by the darkness, by the thick darkness that covers my face.

Job 23:17

I Have Learned This Lesson The Hard Way

For years, I tried to ignore the pain and trauma that I had experienced in my past. I thought that if I just pushed it down and pretended it wasn’t there, it would eventually go away. But the truth is, the wound only festered and grew worse.

It wasn’t until I faced my pain head-on that I began The process of healing. I had to acknowledge the hurt and the damage that had been done. I had to allow myself to feel the emotions that I had been suppressing for so long. It was a painful and difficult process, but it was necessary for my healing.

HEALING IS NOT PRETENDING

I now understand that healing is not about pretending that everything is okay. It’s about acknowledging the pain and working through it. It’s about allowing yourself to feel the emotions that come with trauma and using them to grow and learn.

Face The Hurt

So, if you’re struggling with a wound that won’t seem to heal, don’t try to ignore it. Face it head-on, acknowledge the pain, and work through it. It may be a difficult journey, but it’s one that will ultimately lead to healing and growth.

OVERWHELMED IN THE FACE OF OUR DARKNESS

I think Job’s message is particularly relevant in our current world, where so many of us are facing challenges and uncertainties. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless in the face of darkness, whether it be a global pandemic, social unrest, or personal struggles. But Job’s words remind us that we can choose how we respond to these challenges. Rather than giving in to despair or hopelessness, we can choose to be like Job and refuse to be silenced by the darkness. We can find strength in our faith. We can seek out the Source of light and hope, even in the darkest of times.

WITH GOD WE CAN RISE ABOVE

Job’s words remind us that even when we feel like we are in the depths of darkness, with God, we have the power to rise above it and emerge stronger and more resilient than before.