Childhood Traumas

“From my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me, but they have never defeated me.” (Psalm 129:2 NLT)  

According to The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, toxic stress during childhood can lead to chronic health problems in adulthood. A person’s ACE score adds up points for traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, alcoholism, divorce,  incarceration of a parent, or death of a caretaker. The study also revealed that children who had a positive buffer against adversity could grow into resilient adults. 

We all have some sort of childhood trauma that continues to persecute us. Some have more layers than others. If we were lucky, we had positive buffers that instilled resilience. Even so, a few of our health issues in adulthood could be  related to past stress.  Perhaps it would be helpful to examine these areas in God’s presence. 

The Lord is always near. His wraparound presence surrounds us. The gift of faith allows us to recognize grace, even in our most desperate moments. This positive buffer shapes our perspective and develops endurance despite our circumstances. The Spirit of God makes us receptive to healing. Unshakeable trust protects us.

“Those who trust in the Lord are as unshakable, as unmovable as mighty Mount Zion! Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord’s wraparound presence surrounds his people, protecting them now and forever.” (Psalm 125:1-2 TPT)