As a child I am sure we have all received some form of scars on our bodies. Whether it was from a bicycle fall, from a tree adventure or a burn, at some stage in our life's journey we have gotten a scar.
I have had several, more then I can count. Two that physically stands out would be the crack on my frontal skull from a car accident as a teenager and the lashes on the back of my legs from my dad whopping me for fighting with my brother.
Each scar meant that something significant occurred in my life, whether it was self inflicted or from some encounter with others. You see I also have emotional scars that are not so obvious to the naked eye, they also came from some form of trauma in my life.
Deep betrayals from people I had trusted or the trauma of sexual abuse from persons that took advance of an ignorant minor. Yes, the scars are there unseen by naked eye.
The best thing about my life is that I was reacued by Jesus and my relationship with him has helped me to go and grow through all of it.
Going through each situation I could not feel him with me, but now I know that He was right there keeping me. You see Jesus himself has scars, there in his hands and feet, he has them on his body as a memorial of love for you and me.
I had emotionally buried myself in depression and self esteem issues growing up, but just like Jesus; I got up from that grave!
All thanks to the Holy Spirit and people that loved me and walked me through that process of healing which came from a lot of praying and forgiveness.
My time of healing took some years and I had to let go of the fear of people and the past.
I would be the first to admit that emotionally I still struggle with insecurities but I've given it all to Jesus and I am trusting him to continue the healing process in me.
More then anything I want God to be glorified from my life and that includes the scars that marked my life.
You might have a scar or wound that is visible or invisible, it might still hurt you and cause deep depression at times, let me assure you that if you allow the Holy Spirit to heal and comfort you, your life will change and never be the same. He takes the pain away and gives you beauty for ashes.
I've got the scars to show for the pain and trauma in my life, but their not as visible anymore.