Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Have you ever said something that you deemed a neutral statement and been shocked and perplexed at the wounded reaction of the other? It’s amazing how easily we can be triggered when someone unintentionally (or sometimes intentionally) pokes at our emotional wounds, especially within the family. We are a wounded people, each and every one of us. Some may relish their wounds, using them as a shield, an excuse, or a badge of honor. Others may feel completely defeated by their wounds. It all depends on how one chooses to frame it.
What if wounds are our strength rather than our weakness? What if the Lord has “gifted” each of us with wounds, so that we may realize how weak we are without Him who strengthens us? What if our wounds are His voice begging us to come to Him who is the source of all truth and goodness? He who bore all of our sins and endured all the resulting wounds, wants us draw near to Him so that He can hide us in His holy wounds and heal us.
He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24
Lord, we cry out to you on behalf of ourselves and our family members. We each carry wounds, some of which are on the surface and some which we have deeply buried, for facing them is beyond our strength. You, however, are the Divine Healer, the Sanctifier, the Comforter, and the Redeemer. With your grace, give us the courage to come to you who longs to heal us both emotionally and spiritually. Hide us in your holy wounds and strengthen us for the journey. May our wounds be the source of our sanctification. Help us also to be mindful of the woundedness of others, so that your healing presence might shine through us, strengthening those around us. Jesus, we trust in your merciful love, and thank you for the gift of our wounds.
“Come, let us return to the LORD, for it is he who has torn, but he will heal us; he has struck down, but he will bind our wounds. Hosea 6:1
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
No one is without wounds and all are in need of healing, so pass it on!
