Redeemed in the Aftermathಮಾದರಿ

The Courage to Face the Wound
True healing begins the moment we stop pretending we’re fine.

In the military, weakness isn’t an option. You learn early on to suppress pain and keep moving. In combat, there’s no room for hesitation or self-reflection when lives are at stake. That mindset saves you in war, but it can destroy you in peace.

Many of us have learned to bury the wounds that scare us most. Some are visible—scars, injuries, losses. Others are invisible: regret, shame, survivor’s guilt. We become experts at wearing the mask, projecting control while inside we’re quietly breaking.

But what we hide doesn’t heal. David wrote in Psalm 32:3, “When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.” Unspoken pain eats away from within, just as David described. Confession isn’t only about admitting sin. It’s about releasing the hold pain has on us.

Jesus already carried the full weight of that pain to the cross. He doesn’t ask us to tough it out. He asks us to lay it down. James 5:16 says, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” Healing happens in honesty—with God and with those we trust.

It takes more courage to face the wound than to fight another war. But when you do, you’ll realize you were never meant to carry it alone. There’s no shame in seeking counseling, sharing your story, or admitting you need help. Those are steps toward freedom.

Bring your wounds into the light and watch how quickly the darkness loses its grip.

Daily Journal:
Write down one thing you’ve been hiding—something you’ve never voiced to anyone. You don’t have to share it publicly. Write it as if you’re handing it to God. Then pray: “Lord, I give You this. Help me release what I can’t carry.”

If you or someone you know is in crisis:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988