See this downloadable presentation titled, “What Can I Do When I’m Feeling Hurt?” by Pastor Robert Hammond.
Key Highlights of the Presentation
Understanding God's Purpose: Explore biblical reasons why God may allow suffering, such as teaching us to trust Him, enabling us to comfort others, and fostering thankfulness.
Consequences of Unaddressed Pain: Learn how failing to deal with hurt biblically can lead to anger, depression, and the destruction of homes and marriages.
A "Put Off / Put On" Approach: Based on Psalm 37, the presentation details how to replace spiritually immature responses with biblical alternatives:
Put Off: Fretting, envy, anger, wrath, and evil behaviors.
Put On: Trusting the Lord, delighting in Him, committing situations to Him, resting in God, and waiting upon Him.
The Necessity of Spiritual Help: Emphasizes that replacing natural responses with biblical behaviors requires supernatural help from God, available to those who know Christ.
Practical Application: Provides immediate steps for healing, including prayer for revelation, repentance of wrong responses, and seeking opportunities to help others.
Source: Adapted from How to Deal with Hurt with permission of the author, Dr. Terry Coomer. Learn more at Hope Biblical Counseling Center.