Whether you are aware of it or not, you know someone who has been through some type of abuse. The effects may be hidden behind masks and walls, but they are always there. They may be subtle or they may be obvious. They may be constant or they may creep in when least expected. To those who are victims, you are not alone. To those who know someone who has been or is being abused, pray that they will have a voice and the strength to get out and to know the healing of Christ. There is healing, there is peace, there is freedom from fear…
Please watch the video and listen to the words…this could be someone you love…
“Damaged” (Redemption Extended Version)by Plumb
Dreaming comes so easily
’cause it’s all that i’ve known
True love is a fairy tale
I’m damaged, so how would i know
I’m scared and i’m alone
I’m ashamed
And i need for you to know
I didn’t say all the things that i wanted to say
And you can’t take back what you’ve taken away
’cause i feel you, i feel you near me (2x)
Healing comes so painfully
And it chills to the bone
Will anyone get close to me?
I’m damaged, as i’m sure you know
There’s mending for my soul
An ending to this fear
Forgiveness for a man who was stronger
I was just a little girl, but i can’t go back
I’m scared and i’m alone
I’m ashamed
And i need for you to know I didn’t say all the things that i wanted to say
And you can’t take back what you’ve taken away
’cause i feel you, i feel you near me (2x)
I can’t go back, I can’t go back. No, I can’t go back.
I must go on, I must go on, I must go on
There is healing, there is peace, there is freedom from fear
He will love you, like no one’s loved you. And you will never be afraid
Halleluiah, Halleluiah, Halleluiah to His name
You are His children. How much He loves you. And He will never leave you
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I do feel alone, as I will always, because no one knows nor will they ever
what happened to me when I was 11-
but I appreciate you for posting this and I thank you from the bottom of my heart-as I am 20+yrs older from when this happened and I am having flashbacks as of lately-
thank u
Your site has made me smile
As a survivor of rape, I can attest to God’s healing power.
I’m not ashamed, but I am damaged…it’s the residue from a years ago event.
Praise God that He understands and sends people into my life who understand.
i love plumb, i love her way of putting such difficult things to music and making something beautiful out of something so terrible.
i was never raped, because i never felt i had the right to say no or stop in the first place. i’m not sure what that’s classed as. but i know deeply what it is to be broken and alone.
thank you for sharing that.x
Thanks, I needed this. “Damaged” is the word I often use to describe my self. Damaged but not broken.
Damaged.
Scared.
Alone.
Ashamed.
Broken.
All words that I’ve said over and over about myself along with many other words.
This started a flood of tears that I’m having a hard time stopping. The lyrics in the first half sum it up perfectly.
I’ve been there.. Damaged and feeling worthless.. at the time I didnt understand.. I was only 6 or 7.
But thank God for his healing and for the grace to forgive!!
His faithfulness knows no limits!
Blessings,
Christine
Rindy, I am so touched by this post. Just yesterday I prayed with a girl that has been abused and watched as she began to accept the healing of God’s spirit. I know it won’t be easy for her, but I believe we are on the right track. Nothing is impossible with God.
Blessings to you!
I have so much to say and still it seems like nothing. How do you explain supernatural healing that does not leave scars? A friend went through a terrible ordeal and told me later that she was finally able to come out of the ashes without smelling like smoke. Or that through the power of Jesus, the old things have passed and everything is new again. How can the soul depth of that be communicated without sounding trite–because on the surface it does. My heart just breaks for the women/girls who have been taken advantage of. I’ve been there and it just sucks. But the darkness is escapable. There is lightness and wholeness and joy to be had. There is a Mercy Me song called “Hold Fast”. It says “hold fast, help is on the way”. It is true.
Thanks for a great post and a reminder to care for those that hurt. We have a 16 yr old daughter and sometimes I worry about her being hurt or damaged in some way. So I hope in Jesus for her and her life.
Press on in the healing process. Instead of seeing ourselves as damaged, look to the strength and beauty that is created when Christ mends us. The tapestry he creates when he starts to stitch the tears, rips, and gashes with threads of gold. The masterpiece is beautiful when he is done.
What a coincidence that we blogged about the same this same subject this week. We’re on the same page! Great post. I always love reading your stuff and am so glad you choose to check mine out as well. Thank you for your support!
Rindy this was another beautiful post by you! I hope you do feel as if you’re healing with the help of your Heavenly Father, even if not through your earthly father!! You have soooooooooo much to offer others and maybe this is something you should look into as far as “getting out of your comfort zone.” There are so many organizations out there looking for volunteers to help girls/women who have been or are being abused and you could offer them hope and understanding, or just a shoulder to cry on. Just a thought! Thanks so much for sharing who you are with us!!
Thank You for sharing this. I had to post about it on my blog. I linked back to yours (hope that was okay) in hopes of spreading your site and video even further. It is truly powerful.