Evangelistic Trauma Book Reaches Ukrainians in the Midst of War

This year, millions of Ukrainians celebrated Easter sombrely, in effect, experiencing life in the shadow of the Good Friday sufferings. PTSD has left millions bearing deep wounds in their souls.

According to the World Health Organization, most Ukrainians are suffering from war-related trauma. Symptoms include grief, anxiety, depression, apathy, insomnia, difficulty with concentration, memory lapses, and more. Others experience unexplained pain and a persistent sense of physical distress.

According to a study, 90 percent of participants had been exposed to traumatic events such as air raids (99%), taking shelter in bunkers (72%), witnessing the destruction of infrastructure (64%), and hearing gunfire (52%).

When a person remains in a state of hypervigilance for a prolonged period, the consequences can be severe, affecting both mental and physical health. The first 10,000 copies of the trauma care book ordered by the defense forces are being distributed.

The wounds of the soul need healing medicine from the Word of God. In Psalm 23, David declares that God restores the soul (23:3) and that the Good Shepherd leads us safely through even life’s darkest experiences.