Unseen Wounds

I used to think being triggered meant I was weak. Anytime someone said something that cut deep or stirred up emotions I thought I had “already dealt with,” I’d feel ashamed. “Why am I still struggling with this?” I would ask myself.

But over time, I realized something: sometimes God allows us to be triggered so He can bring healing to what we’ve been avoiding. The trigger isn’t meant to destroy us—it’s meant to uncover what still hurts, so God can touch it.

Think about it. If you break a bone, the doctor has to press on the sore spot to find where the pain really is. It hurts in the moment, but it’s the only way to bring healing. That’s what God does when He allows life to press on old wounds.

So now, when I feel triggered, I don’t just ask, “Why me?” Instead, I ask, “Lord, what are You trying to heal in me through this?”

The truth is, your trigger isn’t the end—it’s an invitation. God is saying: “Let me touch this place. Let me make you whole.”