When we experience pain and brokenness in our lives–either through our own doing, through things that happen to us, or things we do to others–that pain can impact our lives for a long time and even affect our relationships and interactions. Often, the broken ways we think, live, and treat others are in response to the hurt in our own lives. But do you know what else can be experienced that has a lasting impact on our lives and can be passed on to others through generations? The healing and freedom that Jesus brings.
Isaiah’s prophecy in Isaiah 61:1-3 (NLT) has insightful words about what Jesus does in our lives: “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed; He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.”
Jesus quoted this passage in Luke 4:16-21 and confirmed that He fulfills Isaiah’s words. And these words are just as true for you and me today as they were back then. In the lyrics of “Hurt People (Love Will Heal Our Hearts),” Christian contemporary band Sidewalk Prophets help us make sense of why people hurt us and why we hurt others, but they also point us to the one who can heal those hurts. Hurt people hurt people, but Jesus the healer heals people.
So, if your heart has been wounded, or you’ve wounded someone else, or if there are generational patterns of sin or struggle in your family, or if you’re stuck in cycles of addiction or temptation or negative thinking–whatever it is–bring it to Jesus. He’s the one who makes us whole physically, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and relationally. He’s the one who sets us free from bondage. And He’s the one who helps us make things right with people we have hurt. He writes beautiful stories of redemption and restoration.
Psalm 147:3 (NLT): “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.”
Lyrics
Aches & pains, we pass them on Kids in school, dads and moms Sharper words, the swords we draw Pointing out each other’s flaws
We give our all, try and fail Busted dreams, empty sails Force a smile, pretend we’re strong The war inside keeps marching on I know, oh oh
Hurt people Hurt people Broken hearts Break hearts Life bruises unequal Everyone fights a battle that’s hard Grace where grace is needed No matter who you are Hurt people Hurt people But love will heal our hearts
We carry all our bitterness And crave to know what better is Compassion, just a little bit Opens a mind, and changes it Oh God, help me see now
Hurt people Hurt people Broken hearts Break hearts Life bruises unequal Everyone fights a battle that’s hard Grace where grace is needed No matter who you are Hurt people Hurt people But love will heal our hearts I’m sorry For the way I’ve been I’m sorry For the words I said And things I did Forgive me
This article was initially published on 89.5 KTSY.
Jasmin Patterson is a lifelong Christian music fan passionate about helping others connect with Christ. Serves in college ministry and loves to write for seekers and believers, helping them discover and live biblical Christianity.
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