Healing the Wounded Spirit

 People get abused. People get bullied. People get wounded in their spirit. You cannot see it like a wound in the flesh where you can see a cut or bullet wound. The wounded spirit is invisible. The wounds are just as real. Gaping wounded hearts have been slashed, cut, stomped, and beat up by bullies and other wicked people. Many suffered these wounds in grade school and carry the wounded spirit far into adulthood. They suffer from poor self esteem and trust issues. 

I know. I was sexually abused by multiple people in my extended family as well as a neighbor when I was too young to understand or defend myself. Once I got whipped with a bullwhip by an alcoholic uncle. The psychological scars lasted longer than the physical ones. I carried, and to some extent, still carry those wounds inside. 

People with wounded spirits often suffer in silence. They rarely talk about their wounds and become convinced nobody really cares anyway. People watch bullying take place and many do nothing to stop it. Authority figures turn a blind eye. The subtle message is nobody has the compassion or courage to defend the helpless. Where are those who will put a stop to the pain being inflicted on helpless victims. 

For my part, Jesus healed, and is still healing, my wounded spirit. I am thankful He loves the outcasts and the underdogs. I am grateful He has courage and compassion to enter into the pain and bring healing to wounded spirits. His word declares that God is near to those brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.[Ps 34:18]. Jesus knows that all people were created in His image. [Gen 1:26-27] He gives people intrinsic worth. He stands up to the bullies and abusers. They do not get away their heinous acts. They will pay for them in eternity if not down here on earth. [Gal 6:7-8]

I plead with all the wounded spirits to go to Jesus to find healing and hope you so desperately need. I also urge you to open up to someone you trust. You may feel like a victim today, but through Jesus you can experience victory. You also can stand up for others wounded in spirit with courage and compassion showing the way to help and hope.