The third and final trauma healing workshop took place in February. This workshop was comprised of mostly representatives from area village savings and loans associations.
Out of all three workshops, this group, collectively, may possibly have had the least amount of formal education. But they seemed to show the most passion for wanting to continue to share the lessons they learned in the workshop with people back in their villages. Unlike previous groups, this group showed initiative. They exchanged phone numbers and locations so that in the future they may be able to form brainstorming sessions on how they can share the information with others. One man even suggested that if future trauma healing workshops or follow-up are conducted, we bring some bibles that they can purchase for at least a minimal fee so that they have the bible as a reference for others learning how the wounds of our hearts can begin to heal.
Every individual is unique. We all have different life experiences and “situations.” But we all tend to understand that pain can seem such a cruel and unusual thing. And somehow, it changes us forever.
Praise the LORD! That He offered a sacrifice to heal all of us for an eternity. That He loves each of us, unconditionally. Amen!
The Sovereign LORD has filled me with his Spirit.
He has chosen me and sent me
To bring good news to the poor,
To heal the broken-hearted,
To announce release to captives
And freedom to those in prison.
He has sent me to proclaim
That the time has come
When the LORD will save his people.
And defeat their enemies.
He has sent me to comfort all who mourn,
To give to those who mourn in Zion
Joy and gladness instead of grief,
A song of praise instead of sorrow.
They will be like trees
That the LORD himself has planted.
They will all do what is right,
And God will be praised for what he has done.
[Isaiah 61:1-3]
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