So far in the Restored Series we have covered truth, temple, union, hope, and family. This week our theme is family from chapter 6 of the book.

In this chapter, we discussed how trauma affects our body image. It was never God’s original design for His children to suffer the level of pain we endure today. That’s exactly why He sent Jesus to bear our pain and shame on the cross.

One thing I know for certain is that pain and suffering leave a mark on our hearts. But it doesn’t have to get the final word. Today, I feel God saying He wants to restore wounded hearts. When He restores something, it’s even better than it was before. It goes back to His original design, which is a heart both shaped and loved by Him.

Process:

Lord, what area of my heart do you want to restore today?

This chapter’s Therapist Thoughts:

“EMDR acts like a reset button for clients to reconnect to memories that once harbored intense feelings of shame, fear, and sorrow. The once-held belief that vulnerability is a weakness is replaced with growth, strength, and healing.” - Dr. Mary Dainty

Resource:

The resource I recommend for all of these episodes is my book, Image Restored.

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