But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. ~ Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
'Broken Life,' by Frenkyyy, @ deviantArt |
And may the scars that remain become our sacred badges of honor. Not badges we point to, bragging of and showing off to others in a prideful manner, but instead, may these sacred scars remind us -- not in a condemning way --
of who and what we once were
of where we came from
And....
of who and what we are today
of where we are now
of how far we've come
All because of You and Your
amazing grace
unfailing love
new and tender mercies
and Your never-ending, sweet forgiveness of our sins towards You
We Are Healed!
'Total Abandon,' by Chris Bradley |
NOTE: May the words and music from this song, as well as the image of Jesus created in this video by Jesus Painter's Mike Lewis, help to bless, encourage and bring healing to your wounded heart, mind and spirit
A fine prayer, indeed.
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