Healing from Childhood Trauma Novena – Day 6: Humility to Seek Help
Join in praying the Healing from Childhood Trauma Novena to seek God's mercy and healing grace for those suffering from childhood wounds.
Today's Focus: Humility to Seek Help
On this sixth day of the Healing from Childhood Trauma Novena, we pray for humility to seek professional help and support in healing from trauma. Sometimes our pride or fear can prevent us from reaching out for the help we need. Today we ask God to give us the humility to recognize when we need help and the courage to seek it.
Prayer for Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for Your infinite wisdom and understanding of our human condition. We come before You today with humble hearts, asking for Your divine assistance for all who are struggling with the effects of childhood trauma.
Dealing with the effects of childhood trauma can be very difficult and often requires professional help. It is not always easy to seek the help we need from others, especially when we have learned to be self-reliant or when we fear being judged or misunderstood.
Today we particularly lift up to You all who are struggling with the effects of childhood trauma. Lord, You know the challenges they face in seeking help, the pride that can prevent them from reaching out, and the fear that can paralyze them. We ask You to help them grow in the humility they need to seek help and to give them the courage to reach out to professionals and support systems.
Help us to do all we can to grow in virtue each day. Give us the grace to surrender our lives more fully to You at every opportunity, including the opportunity to seek help when we need it. Teach us to be humble enough to recognize our limitations and wise enough to seek the assistance we need.
I especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers and bring healing to all who suffer from childhood trauma!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we focus on humility to seek help, which is essential for anyone on the journey of healing from childhood trauma. Sometimes our pride or fear can prevent us from reaching out for the help we need.
Humility is the virtue that helps us recognize our limitations and our need for others. It's the quality that allows us to admit when we can't handle something on our own and to reach out for assistance. In the context of healing from trauma, humility might mean seeking professional counseling, joining a support group, or simply asking a friend for help.
As we pray today, let us remember that seeking help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of wisdom. God has given us the gift of community and the expertise of professionals to help us in our healing journey. He wants us to use all the resources He has provided.
Consider today how you might support someone who is struggling to seek help. Perhaps you can offer encouragement, share your own experiences, or simply be present and supportive. Remember that sometimes the greatest gift we can give someone is the reminder that it's okay to ask for help.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in God
Trust completely in God's healing power and His ability to restore you. Turn to Him with confidence in every need.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. God will not fail to help those who turn to Him with trust.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to God. He wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank God for His help and healing grace. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You for Your infinite wisdom and understanding of our human condition. Help us to do all we can to grow in virtue each day. Give us the grace to surrender our lives more fully to You at every opportunity, including the opportunity to seek help when we need it. May we always be humble enough to recognize our limitations and wise enough to seek the assistance we need. Amen.