Imagine a broken vase meticulously glued back together. The cracks remain visible, but they no longer define its purpose. Similarly, healing from emotional wounds doesn’t erase the scars—they become part of your testimony. True healing is not pretending the pain never happened; it’s learning how to reclaim your life so the pain no longer controls you. As Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
In this blog, we’ll explore how to move forward from hurt, rebuild strength, and find freedom through Christ from the damage that once defined you.
1. Acknowledge the Damage
Just as a vase can’t be repaired without addressing its broken pieces, healing begins with acknowledgment. Denying the pain or pretending it never happened only prolongs the process. It’s okay to grieve, feel, and process the hurt—it’s a vital part of healing. Acknowledging the damage isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s the first step toward reclaiming control.
In 2 Corinthians 12:9a, Paul writes, “ Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”
Recognizing your brokenness allows God’s grace to work in you, bringing the strength to overcome.
2. Redefine Your Identity
The cracks in the vase don’t diminish its value, and your scars don’t define your worth. Healing requires separating your identity from the hurt. You are not your trauma, mistakes, or the pain inflicted upon you. By redefining who you are—a resilient, growing individual in Christ—you take away the power the damage once held over your self-perception.
Ephesians 2:10 declares, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Your value comes from being a beloved child of God, not from your past experiences or failures.
3. Release Control to Regain Control
Sometimes, we hold on to pain, thinking it shields us from further harm. But like holding broken shards, this only causes more damage. Healing involves releasing control over the things we cannot change—the past, other people’s actions—and embracing what we can: our responses and future choices. By letting go, we make space for restoration.
Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
Surrendering control to God allows Him to bring peace and direction to your journey of healing.
4. Embrace the Process of Restoration
A restored vase may not look exactly like it once did, but it can still be beautiful and functional. Healing is a journey, not a one-time event. It’s about learning new ways to cope, setting boundaries, and embracing growth in Christ.
Isaiah 43:19 promises that God will do something new through your process; “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun!”
Through faith, we can embrace restoration and see the beauty in how God repurposes our pain for His glory.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting the damage or pretending it never existed. It means allowing God to transform your pain into purpose and trusting Him to bring freedom and renewal. As you walk this journey, remember the words of Romans 8:28: “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
There is hope...Break Free and start new today!
Freddy V.
Comments