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Shadow Suffering

Feb 15, 2026    Rev. Greg Pittman

This sermon addresses the concept of "shadow suffering" - the hidden traumas, triggers, and painful memories that we bury in the shadows of our consciousness. Using 1 Peter 2:13-25 as the foundation, the pastor explores how both ancient slavery and modern triggers (racial trauma, political divisions, personal abuse) create explosive emotional responses that disconnect us from God's healing. The core message is that Christ calls us to suffer with Him, not to remain in pain, but to find healing by bringing our shadow selves into His presence. Through practical tools like "psychological sighs" and the biblical practice of groaning in the Spirit (Romans 8:23-26), believers can unite their suffering with Christ's and experience genuine transformation and freedom from past trauma.