WOUNDED TO SERVE: FINDING PURPOSE IN PAIN

Suffering is a universal human experience. While its forms and intensities differ, one truth remains: emotional trauma has a unique way of shaping us. For women of faith, such experiences can forge a spiritual bond with other sisters who have walked the road to healing, creating a foundation for transformative deliverance. As women of faith, many of us are no strangers to suffering. Whether we’ve faced it openly or endured it in silence, suffering has touched our lives. Often, we disguise our pain—masking it with a polished exterior, a bright smile, or layers of denial. Yet, no matter how deeply we bury it, the pain persists. It lingers, stealing our joy, haunting our thoughts, and threatening to erode our sense of self until we confront it head-on.

HEALING IS A CHOICE

 Healing begins with a choice—a decision to face the wounds and grant ourselves the grace to let go of what holds us captive. Suffering is often the result of pain that lacks immediate relief. It is persistent, ongoing, and relentless, whether caused by our own actions, the words or deeds of others, or the attitudes we’ve internalized. Though emotional wounds are invisible, they cut deeply into our hearts, minds, and souls. Understanding the source of this suffering is critical. The Bible reminds us that the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Emotional attacks are no exception; they, too, are weapons of destruction.

THE POWER TO RESIST

We have the power to resist. Resistance begins with recognizing the battle and arming ourselves with the tools God has provided—prayer, scripture, community, and faith. Emotional suffering, like all trials, can pass. When we fight back, refusing to let pain define us, we open the door to God’s glory being revealed in our lives. We are not just survivors; we are overcomers. The beauty of our suffering is that it has purpose. When God heals our wounds, He equips us to serve others. Our pain becomes our testimony, our struggle becomes our strength, and our healing becomes a beacon of hope for those still in the storm.

SUFFERING IS NOT IN VAIN

As women of God, our suffering is not in vain. It prepares us to minister, to encourage, and to uplift. Once we emerge from the valley of pain, we step into our divine calling—to serve. So, if you are in the midst of your suffering, take heart. There is healing ahead, and with it, the opportunity to glorify God through your story.

WOUNDED TO SERVE

You are wounded to serve, and your pain has the power to bring hope and deliverance to others. It is vital that you take care of yourself in order to be able to take care of others. Treat your body as your temple. Rest, eat well, hydrate and exercise. You are important. Be kind to yourself. You deserve to be treated well, first by yourself, and then by others. Bathe yourself in affirmations. Positive self-talk is a strength builder. Exercise kindness on a regular basis. Love yourself and the glorious person you are becoming. "You are fearfully and wonderfully made." Make sure your soul knows that quite well.

Embrace the journey. Healing begins with you.