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Wounded in Time
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Scrapes
Cuts
Bruises
Markings in time
Battle scars
on surface heal
much quicker
than those of the mind
Words
Phrases
Sentences
Conversations in time
Scarred hearts
on the inside heal
much slower
than the other kind.
Wendy/2012
Like everyone else on this planet – I’ve said and heard hurtful words. A sincere apology and the offering of forgiveness is more than a bandage. It is the beginning of true healing.
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
Words of Blessing ~ Wendy
Those inner scars are tough to heal for sure. Sometimes a memory comes up and the scar threatens to become a wound again. Take it to the cross all over again; only Jesus can bear the full burden of our hurts! Only God can forgive perfectly…when anger resurfaces I bring that to God, too. As He forgave me, so I must forgive others. I am so grateful for his love and patience and ability to heal us.
Even scars He can turn into beauty marks. I appreciate some things in life more intensely because of where I’ve been.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Wise words, Wendy!! Like it a lot (and the pictures too of course!)
Thanks, Calee! I just took these photos this weekend, and the poem was waiting for the right picture…
Blessings ~ Wendy
It may be very difficult to forgive those who have hurtfully wronged us, but when we forgive we are a living testimony of the great forgiveness our Savior has shown to us. Lord bless you Wendy. Thank you for a great reminder for all of us. Rob
When it is difficult, I am reminded of Corrie ten Boom and how she asked the Lord to help her forgive a former prison guard who had been awful to her sister and her… that was a powerful story! Even in the decision to forgive – He provides the strength. Thank you, Pastor Rob, for teaching the good news!
Blessings ~ Wendy
This is quite lovely in all ways
Thank you! Forgiveness is a gift that reflects healing rays in both directions.
Blessings ~ Wendy
you exactly correct, from personal experience
What a timely word, poem and photos for us, Wendy. I am so thankful for the forgiveness that is shown to me, and the way He helps me to forgive too. God bless you and the beautiful way He speaks through your poems and pictures . .through YOU!
Thank you, Debbie! Sometimes the one we need to forgive is ourself. 😉
Blessings ~ Wendy
This message is in several blogs I’ve read tonight, so God must really want to impress it on His children. Those inner bruises and scars do linger, sometimes a lifetime–and I truly appreciate your comment to Debbie, that we need to forgive ourselves; that’s a tough one. God bless you–love, Caddo
I agree – forgiving ourselves is the hardest… Yet our Father forgives & forgets that which we’ve repented of. What a comfort!
Blessings ~ Wendy
Yes words can TRULY hurt. I thank God that he can heal those hurts.
I agree with you wholeheartedly!
Blessings ~ Wendy