Spiritual Tools for Everyday Resilience for SRA Survivors
Greetings, my name's Pastor Tomlinson. For 15 years, I've had the honor of serving in ministry. My focus is Christian Counseling, Inner Healing, Deliverance, and going to Jesus as a judge in heaven's courts.
We provide four free Wednesday services, each concentrating on areas like Satanic Ritual Abuse Recovery, Christian Inner Healing, Deliverance, and Mentoring on the Heavenly Courts. These services aid continuing clients who have received pastoral care and completed our training courses. They offer valuable aftercare to achieve victory when struggles arise, and I'll highlight some resources.
First, our FREE Online Christian Training in Spiritual Warfare and Self Inner Healing. It's designed to bring you closer to Jesus as friend and father. This practical, Bible-based course helps overcome emotional pain, negative thoughts, demonic oppression and past hurts through prayer and the Holy Spirit's guidance. You’ll learn effective prayer strategies, inner healing steps, and profound restoration. It equips Christians facing emotional wounds, trauma, or spiritual issues to live abundantly in God's love and freedom.
After the teaching, we will have a Q&A session and testimonials from our live service with volunteer walkthroughs. But first, let's start with an encouraging word.
I'm so glad y'all made it here today! We're gonna be chatting about Spiritual Tools for Building Up Everyday Grit. Basically, we wanna explore stuff like praying regularly, thinking over bible verses, going to church and other things that can make us stronger in our faith when life gets rocky and leaning into the big guy upstairs and each other is so key for keeping our peace when it seems like everythings chaos you know?
Now last time we got together, we talked about Managing Day to Day Struggles After Surviving Satanic Abuse. That was heavy. We covered good ways survivors can create consistency through routines and protect themselves by speaking up about what they need. Making self-care a priority is huge too since it helps people heal. If we put those things in place, it gets easier to recover and keep moving forward with confidence even when you've come through something terrible. The goal is to build a supportive environment so survivors can regain their power.
The Power of Regular Prayer
Prayer can be a powerful thing for those working through trauma. Keeping connected with God provides comfort and guidance when life gets chaotic and the Bible even says to pray continuously. Having a regular prayer habit grounds us, reminding us of God's presence and peace when anxiety strikes. Philippians talks about taking all situations to God rather than trying to handle troubles alone.
Building prayer into each day, even just a few minutes, makes a difference. It helps us feel God with us which gives strength to make it through. Trauma survivors especially need that foundation of faith and connection as part of healing. By talking to God every day, we establish resilience for the tough stuff ahead. Prayer becomes the solid bedrock we can stand on.
Establishing a Prayer Routine
Getting into a daily prayer habit can really change your life. It gives you peaceful moments to connect with God. Start small by picking certain times in your day to pray. Saying something first thing when you get up can make you feel hopeful and thankful going into your day and and taking a minute before bed to look back on the good stuff that happened and thank God for it wraps up your day nice. The big thing is sticking to whatever times you choose. When you turn prayer into just another regular todo, it starts feeling natural. There's a verse in Psalms that says something like God, first thing in the morning I tell you what's going on and wait to hear back. This shows why starting your day talking to God matters so much.
To keep it exciting when you pray, try out different kinds of prayer. Give thanks or confess stuff to God and ask Him to help other people who need it. Sometimes, be quiet and just think about God. Other times, have a full-on chat with Him saying exactly how you feel. Writing down your prayers in a journal can help too. Then you can look back and see how God answered you.
There's a verse in Matthew about prayer being an intimate thing between you and God. Jesus says to go spend time with God in private just the two of you. Then God will bless you for seeking Him like that. If you mix up your prayers and make it a habit to pray a lot, you'll get to know God more and feel His power helping you out with whatever comes your way.
Meditation on Scripture
Meditating on Bible verses basically means thinking really hard about the words and their meaning. This can help people who've gone through trauma take in God's message and feel comforted by His promises. There's a verse in Joshua that talks about constantly focusing on scripture and following what it says, and it will help you succeed (Joshua 1:8). By looking closely at verses that connect to their experiences, survivors can get stronger and more hopeful. It like cements Gods truths into their brains and hearts, giving them comfort and resilience and this type of reflection can also transform negative thoughts into more positive faith-focused ones. Romans 12:2 discusses the power of changing how you think: Don't just go along with what the world says; change your way of thinking. By pondering verses about God's love and plan, survivors can replace doubt and fear with faith and optimism. Thinking about verses like the one in Psalms that compares scripture to a lamp lighting your path can guide them through hard times and keep them concentrating on God's promises.
Scriptural Meditation Techniques
Scripture meditation is all about really thinking hard about different Bible verses to get closer to God's word. There's this cool method called lectio divina, meaning divine reading, that helps out. Basically it's a 4 step plan: you read something slowly, you think about what it might mean and how you could apply it in your life today you say a prayer asking God for help to get the message and live right, and lastly you just sit quietly and let the verse sink into your heart. Psalm 1:2 says it perfectly: But the people who find true happiness are those who love to study Gods word day and night. Getting into the Bible like that brings so much joy and I try to do lectio divina sometimes, like with Psalm 23. I'll read the Lord is my shepherd and just sit thinking how that makes God seem so loving and guiding, like a shepherd caring for sheep. And I'll pray thanks for God looking out for me like that. Then I'll just relax and feel peaceful from those images filling my heart. Scripture meditation takes some work to get into at first slowing down your brain and focusing. But it pays off by bringing you and God closer over time as you dive deep into the Bible.
Its worth trying if you haven't before!
Journaling
Journaling can be such a helpful way to reflect on scripture. I like to jot down my thoughts and feelings when I'm reading the Bible - it helps me wrap my head around what I'm reading, ya know? The passages start to make more sense when I write about them. And highlighting favorite verses to memorize is clutch and that way I can recall them all day and apply the wisdom to my life, which lines up nicely with the Bible saying to let Christ's message live in us richly. By journaling and memorizing verses regularly, we can cram our minds full of Gods truth. How comforting is that? His words can give me peace whenever I need it. And the more I meditate on the Bible the more my faith grows. It's a win-win!
Community Worship
Going to church and participating in worship with others can be really helpful for survivors of trauma. It makes you feel not so alone anymore. Being part of a community of people who share your faith and values gives you a sense of belonging that I think survivors need. Getting yourself into a routine of going to services and church events regularly helps your emotional and spiritual healing too. You get to know people and feel their support. That comfort and encouragement from other believers goes a long way and it's like having your own little support group built right into your life. I'd say try getting plugged into a faith community if you're recovering. Connecting with others who get you makes all the difference.
Getting together with other people is a biggie in the Bible. There's this one verse, Hebrews 25:10 I think, that says believers shouldn't bail on community gatherings or stop pushing each other to hang in there. In other words, church is important. For survivors especially having people to sit with and talk to about highs and lows helps them cope. Collectively working through stuff keeps the faith muscles strong. And finding some go-to services and small groups builds the kind of rhythm and ritual that gives structure and that stability goes a long way when healing from trauma.
There was this time in my life when going to church and worshipping became like my safe space whenever things got tough. I used to drive for ages to get to this one church that was really well-known for having these super intense praise and worship sessions and it wasn't just on Sundays either - I'd go to multiple services during the week, sometimes hitting up like three to five of them. When I was at these worship times, I genuinely felt like God was talking directly to me, saying this right here is what you need right now.
Worship was way more than just making me feel better. It was like God gave me a plan to follow that would help me out and I'm telling you, the chill vibes I caught at church were on another level. Nothing else compared. There's this line in Psalm 95 that reminds me of how I felt: Yo, let's bow down and praise God, kneel before the Big Guy our Maker. Cuz He's our Dude and we're His peeps the flock He watches over. Pretty much sums up the strength and shelter I found bumping up on worship, as if God had my back.
I ain't gonna front, some Sundays I was straight snoozing once that first hymn hit. But even with my eyes closed, I could feel something lifting me up. The pastor's words slipped into my spirit filling cracks I didn't even know were there. By the end, I'd feel charged up enough to take on another week. Church wasn't just a quick fix - it kept me going, like the Energizer bunny. The safety stayed with me way after I walked out them doors. I knew God had prepared me to handle life again.
Worship can be a real refuge when life gets crazy. Even when things feel outta control, takin' the time to just praise God and let go of all the worry for a bit makes me feel His peace in a way I can't fully understand and it's like the Bible verse says - don't freak out, but talk to God about stuff instead with prayer and thanks. Then His peace shows up big time and keeps your heart and mind right.
When life's been toughest, worship has been so key for me no doubt. It's like God's special way of given me the strength and guidance I need. The deep spiritual connections that happen during those worship times reassure me that God's got my back and has a plan for my life. Even reaffirms my faith when I lose sight of that.
Individual Worship
Group worship rocks, but we're by ourselves more than at church, so having a personal space that pumps up our faith matters. One idea is to add some religious tunes to your playlists on your phone or car stereo. When you first get up, take a sec to pray then put on some worship music or crack open the Good Book. Keeping the praise songs on repeat helps them stick in your head, so you might catch yourself humming little melodies or mumbling the words later when you're just going about your day. Making worship music your constant background soundtrack can be your go-to pick-me-up when you're bummed, facing temptation, or just flying solo. The book of Psalms says Gods love and strength fortify us in rough times and so let your daily worship session be your power-up.
Closing:
Using spiritual tools every day is crucial for building resilience, especially for those who have gone through severe trauma. Regular practices like prayer, meditating on scripture, and joining in community worship are key for support and strength. These spiritual activities bring comfort, guidance, and peace, helping survivors connect more deeply with their faith and with God. By setting up routines and getting support from their faith community, survivors can heal emotionally and spiritually. Adopting these spiritual practices not only helps personal growth but also lays a strong foundation for dealing with life's challenges with hope and resilience.
Blessings,
Pastor Timothy Tomlinson
Healing The Brokenhearted
Volunteer Walkthroughs:
Healing from SRA: Niki's Powerful Journey to Freedom
Niki shared her incredible story of healing from trauma at our SRA Recovery service last week. Having struggled for years with eating disorders, OCD, and repressed memories of Satanic abuse, her journey toward freedom was really powerful to witness and when the memories started coming back in 2010 Niki tried therapy but felt trapped in anxiety and fear cycles. The big shift happened when she started doing deliverance work with Dana Lynn, which was like therapy but more spiritual. Facing the spiritual bondage head-on led to this intense deprogramming and liberation.
The process sounds super intense but the freedom Niki found gives hope to others dealing with similar stuff. Even after years of struggling, faith and keeping on can lead to transformation.
As Niki kept going on her trip, she took part in a deliverance meeting where Pastor Timothy walked her through certain steps of inner healing. Niki was told to pray in Jesus' name and power ask for His cure, and opt to excuse those who had hurt her. This included re-living upsetting memories and asking Jesus to change the agony and lies with His facts. During this deep minute, Niki saw Jesus step in and give comfort, confirming He was there and His healing worked.
The end of Niki's story showed Jesus miraculous healing. As she followed the inner healing steps she felt real peace replace her longterm worries. The pressing memories and spiritual agony started to fade away, and Niki found new freedom. This encounter reaffirmed her belief and made her more set on continuing her healing journey. Niki's story is a powerful reminder that no matter how deep the injury, Jesus' care and healing can bring back wholeness and quiet even the most shattered hearts.
A Testimony of Healing: Mary's Journey to Freedom
Mary recently shared her experiences with spiritual attacks during one of our Wednesday Live services. For years, she faced nightmares and sleep disruptions that filled her days with fear and anxiety. Despite multiple deliverance attempts, the oppression continued. Bravely, Mary recounted her struggles revealing the deep-seated terror plaguing her and this marked the beginning of healing and freedom through Christ's love and power.
As the session went on, Pastor Timothy guided Mary through steps to bring her issues before God. She was led to face her fears and forgive those who had hurt her - a vital step in removing the enemy's control. Jesus, I choose to forgive, Mary declared releasing long-held resentment. With the pastor's help, she invoked Jesus authority, calling on Him to heal and close demonic doorways.
The room felt electric as Mary kept praying to Jesus for help. Pastor Timothy was leading her in prayer, asking Jesus to show Mary any hidden stuff she needed to deal with and heal her. Mary had a strong vision of the statue she was scared of being arrested and judged. This vision was like her family curses and problems losing their power over her. From this Mary felt Jesus' peace and comfort deeply, him keeping his promise to heal and restore her.
By the end, you could tell Jesus started seriously changing Mary’s life. She felt new peace and freedom she never had before. The fear that gripped her was replaced with the Holy Spirit's comforting being there. Mary's story shows Jesus can heal even the deepest stuff going on inside. Her journey shows how important faith is and that asking Jesus for help and using his power can completely restore and free someone.
References to Additional Resources:
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Online Courses
"Spiritual Warfare Training through Inner Healing": Offered by Pastor Timothy Tomlinson is a free online Christian training program designed to help individuals find inner healing and freedom through prayer and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
"Self Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare Training": Offered by Pastor Timothy Tomlinson is a online Christian training program that provides guidance on how to heal the wounded parts of your soul, overcome demonic oppression, and address emotional distress, all in the name of Jesus.
"The Daniel Prayer Playbook": Offered by Pastor Timothy Tomlinson, the online Christian training program provides guidance on how to approach Jesus as a friend, father, and judge, enabling participants to gain freedom from the
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