I was diagnosed with PTSD, Depression and Anxiety, I was suicidal and had several attempts that were interrupted at the right time. After 10 years of service including 4 combat deployments to Iraq with the Army I was medically retired. I followed all the VA clinics treatments. 1/

I did talk therapy, I was on medication, I saw psychologists and psychiatrists. All their attempts to “cure” me failed. I was even worse and miserable to live with. It was not until I returned to God’s Word, 2/

in particular the Psalms that God convicted me of sin and lead me to confession and repentance. 3/

As I repented of my sin, God worked His sanctifying faith in me. As I have worked with other veterans who have experienced similar struggles, we find the Bible to be more effective at dealing with this struggles. 4/

Lives are transformed and restored through God’s Word. Even some of the most horrific experiences have no hold on these veterans I work with.

That’s why I believe the Bible is sufficient, for counseling. #trauma #SuicidePreventionMonth 5/5