God has seen my affliction and knows the anguish of my soul.

A Bible affirmation for healing from trauma, rooted in Psalm 31:7.

I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the anguish of my soul.

Psalm 31:7 · BSB

Reflection

Being truly seen matters after trauma, especially if no one noticed or believed you. David rejoices that God saw his affliction and knew his anguish. You are fully known by God.

A prayer

God, You know the anguish I can't put into words. Thank You for seeing it.

More verses for healing from trauma

God heals broken hearts and binds up wounds, including mine. Psalm 147:3 God can give me beauty where there were only ashes. Isaiah 61:3 God can restore years I thought were lost for good. Joel 2:25 What happened to me is part of my story. It isn't all of it. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 God is near, even to the parts of me that still flinch. Psalm 34:18 One day God Himself will wipe every tear from my eyes. Revelation 21:4 God sees me, including what happened to me. Genesis 16:13 God has kept every tear I've cried. Psalm 56:8 Through the deep waters and the fire, God is with me. Isaiah 43:2 God reached down and pulled me out. He delights in me. Psalm 18:16-19 Under God's wings, I'm safe. Psalm 91:4

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