The Purpose of a Wound

The purpose of a wound is found in John 10:10, which states, “The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy…” The enemy wants to wound you to steal your hope, kill your passion, and destroy your destiny. At the end of the day, the devil wants to take your joy.

I have learned that wounds come and go but it is my ability to forgive that allows me to survive those wounds. Too often we accept the marriage proposal of our wounds. What do I mean by this? A wound’s job is to position itself on one knee and entice you to say, “Yes.” It is a marriage proposal asking you to stay stuck and fixed on the pain of all the wounds in your life, for richer or poorer, until death does its part. Your wounds want you to take on its last name. 

Many people have said “Yes” to the marriage proposal from their wounds. They have allowed bitterness to slip a wedding ring on their finger, and they have remained faithful to unforgiveness and brokenness. 

The purpose of a wound is that you accept its marriage proposal and live the rest of your life in a marriage full of negative inner vows that never allow you to love, live, laugh or dream again. Yes, some wounds try to marry us to the concept that we can never heal.

Have you been married to the idea that you will never recover from what happened to you? Perhaps you find yourself so wounded that you feel like you will never get over what someone said to you or did to you. Maybe your wounds have made you feel like you are not good enough to be used or loved by God? My friend, it’s time for you to file for divorce.

Divorce? Yes! It’s time to divorce your wounds. Tell your wounds that you have outgrown them. They will no longer stunt your growth as a person. Tell your wounds you have grown apart. Tell them that they lied to you. Tell them you have found someone new; his name is Jesus, and He has won your heart and loves you. Jesus has shown you the way to freedom and restored your joy. Tell your wounds that they have just been served with divorce papers.