"Heal The Wound" by Point of Grace. I first heard this song right after Christmas. I was browsing iTunes for some new music. I noticed that Point of Grace had a new CD. My sisters and I used to sing a lot of their songs in church when we were younger. I sampled the cd and decided to download the entire thing. I heard "Heal the Wound" and I immediately started it over and listened again. I sat on my bed listening to the words and tears streamed down my face. I thought about making this post then but for whatever reason I didn't. Then this morning I went over to my sister's, Susanne, blog and read her post. I knew then that I needed to share this with her and with the rest of y'all. The truth is that everybody has wounds. We all have pasts that aren't exactly perfect. We have been through struggles or crisis in our lives all giving us wounds and leaving scars. Wounds heal but the scars remain. One of my biggest wounds came from emotional and verbal abuse when I was in high school. It didn't come from a family member but a boyfriend. Those wounds took a long time to heal and yes the scars are still there. I let the scars have a hold on my life. I allowed them to keep me from my relationship with Jesus Christ and allowed them to make me run from the man who wanted to be my husband. How could I be worthy of either of their love? I was tattered and torn, scarred and bruised. My self worth had been ripped to shreds years ago and I was still holding on to the hurt. Even today I can still hear his ugly words sometimes. Scars are nothing to be ashamed of.....Jesus has scars. He knows your wounds and your scars. Only with Him in your heart and walking with him by your side can you see the beauty of your scars.
Heal The Wound-Point of Grace
I used to wish that I could rewrite history
I used to dream that each mistake could be erased
Then I could just pretend I never knew the "me" back then
I used to pray that you would take this shame away
Hide all the evidence of who I've been.
But it's the memory of the place you brought me from
That keeps me on my knees
Even though I'm free
Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful you are
I am broken torn apart
Take the pieces of this heart
Heal the wound but leave the scar
I have not lived a life that boasts of anything
I don't take pride in what I bring
But I'll build an altar of the rubble that you found me in
And every stone a sign of what you can redeem
Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful you are
I am broken torn apart
Take the pieces of this heart
Heal the wound but leave the scar
Don't let me forget
Everything you've done for me
Don't let me forget
The beauty in the suffering
Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful you are
I am broken torn apart
Take the pieces of this heart
Heal the Wound but leave the scar
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6 comments:
I'll have to see if I can find that song and download it. Beautiful words of brokenness, tenderness, reassurance and hope.
I love those words. I haven't heard the song yet. I'll have to make a trip to Lifeway this w/e.
I love you so!!! As I read that post, I just let the tears flow. I have been fighting them all day, and I just had to let it go. You are right...Jesus has scars, and they are nothing to be ashamed of...
Thank you for this, and for being my precious little sister!!
What a fabulous song but even more so thanks for sharing your heart. And yes, we all have scars to varying degrees but Jesus does not give us more than we can handle, although sometimes it feels like it. I am keeping your and your sister in my prayers.
God Bless!
What a post! The Word of God is living and active -- sharper than any two-edged sword....
God is the healer!
Great post!
I've come back to revisit this post. I want to direct you to a blog by my friend Tiffany. From reading and catching up with you, I see you are hurting and yet trying to move on. I'm so very proud of you. Keep it up. I'll be praying and looking in on you.
The website is:
http:theshamefactor.blogspot.com
Have a blessed week. Oh, and congratulations on moving on with your house offer!
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