Deliverance from Trauma and PTSD

Trauma is serious. The right pastoral response is to honor the science of trauma — to lead with trauma-informed clinical care — and to bring deliverance prayer alongside for the spiritual layers that often accompany. Spiritual prayer never replaces clinical trauma care; it works with it.

What scripture says

He heals the brokenhearted, binds up their wounds.

— Psalm 147:3

What clinical trauma care does

Modern trauma therapy (EMDR, somatic experiencing, IFS, trauma-focused CBT, etc.) addresses the neurobiology of how trauma is stored in the body and brain. This ministry does not have an opinion on which clinical modality is best — that is a clinician's decision. We do strongly recommend that anyone with significant trauma work with a trauma-trained therapist.

What deliverance prayer addresses

• Lies that formed at the time of trauma ("it was my fault," "I am damaged," "no one is safe")
• Vows that were made ("I will never let anyone close again")
• Spiritual entry points the wound opened
• The spirit of fear or rejection that often layers on top of trauma

The both-and pattern

Work with your trauma therapist regularly. Pray deliverance prayer for the specific lies and entry points the trauma involved. Keep worship and scripture as regular grounding practices. Build community of safe people who can witness your healing.

Walking it out

Trauma healing is slow and worth it. Be patient. Trust the process. The Lord is closer to the brokenhearted than to any other group of people scripture names (Psalm 34:18).