Forgiveness and healing are often some of the hardest steps in the Christian journey. Wounds from the past, emotional, spiritual, or relational, don’t disappear overnight, and God never asks us to pretend they don’t hurt. Instead, He invites us into a process where His love restores what’s been broken, softens what’s been hardened, and frees what’s been bound. This page explores what Scripture teaches about forgiving others, experiencing inner healing, working through past trauma, and recognizing God as the One who makes all things new. Healing isn’t quick, but it is possible, and God walks with you every step of the way.
Key Scriptures
God’s Heart for Healing
- Psalm 147:3 — God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
- Jeremiah 30:17 — “I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the Lord.
- Isaiah 53:5 — By His wounds we are healed.
Forgiving Others
- Ephesians 4:31–32 — Forgive as God forgave you in Christ.
- Matthew 6:14–15 — Jesus teaches the necessity and power of forgiveness.
- Colossians 3:13 — Bear with one another and forgive freely.
Inner Healing & Renewal
- Psalm 51:10 — “Create in me a clean heart… renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 — In Christ, old things pass away; all things become new.
- Romans 12:2 — Transformation through renewing the mind.
Letting Go of Hurt & Bitterness
- Hebrews 12:14–15 — Don’t let bitterness take root.
- Romans 12:17–21 — Overcome evil with good.
- Proverbs 19:11 — It is a person’s glory to overlook an offense.
God’s Presence in Pain & Trauma
- Psalm 34:18 — The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
- Isaiah 41:10 — “Do not fear… I will strengthen and uphold you.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 — God comforts us so we can comfort others.
Restoration & New Beginnings
- Joel 2:25 — God restores the years the locusts have eaten.
- 1 Peter 5:10 — After suffering a little while, God will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
- Revelation 21:5 — “Behold, I am making all things new.”
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Important Note:
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