From Survivor to Overcomer: Hope and Healing for the Spiritually Wounded

If you’ve found yourself reading this, I want you to know one thing right away: you are not alone, and you are not forgotten.

Maybe you’ve survived abuse, abandonment, betrayal, or deep loss. Maybe you've carried your trauma into church pews and prayer meetings, waiting for someone to see past your smile and hear the silent scream inside. If that’s you, I want to speak directly to your heart today.

There is hope. There is healing. And it is absolutely worth fighting for.

You’ve Already Survived the Worst

You have already made it through 100% of your worst days and nights. That alone makes you a survivor. But I want to speak to the part of you that doesn’t want to just survive anymore—you want to overcome.

And you can.

The Battle Is Real—But So Is the Victory

You have an enemy. He doesn’t play fair, and he doesn’t discriminate. He doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, pretty or plain, outgoing or reserved. His only concern is that you are deeply loved by the Creator of everything—and for that reason, he hates you.

The devil is a liar. A terrorist. And his primary battlefield is your mind.He whispers shame, fear, confusion, and despair.But God speaks truth, peace, clarity, and hope.

Scripture tells us to “take every thought captive” (2 Corinthians 10:5), to “overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21), and to fix our thoughts on “whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable” (Philippians 4:8).

This isn’t just spiritual talk—it’s spiritual warfare. And it’s how you move from surviving to overcoming.

The Power of God’s Truth

There is a Father of Lies, and there is a Father of Love. The difference between the two is life and death—literally.

You were created with purpose. That purpose wasn’t destroyed when someone hurt you. That purpose didn’t evaporate when trauma entered your life. It’s still there. Buried, maybe. But not gone.

You don’t need a surface-level, feel-good message. You need truth that transforms.Get into the Word of God. Learn His character—not just through sermons, but for yourself.Because when you know who He is, you'll begin to understand who you are.

Healing Is a Choice—And It’s Worth It

What happened to you was not your choice. But how and if you heal is your choice.

And I want to tell you: healing is worth fighting for.

You don’t have to do it all at once. Start with one decision—to live.Let me be honest with you: suicide is a permanent solution to temporary problems. If the enemy can’t destroy you through trauma, he’ll try to convince you to destroy yourself.Don’t let him win.

Grieve Loudly and Freely

Healing includes grieving—and grief is not weakness.Grieve the childhood you lost. The innocence that was stolen. The relationships that broke. The babies you lost or had to give up. Grieve it all. Give your grief a sound. Cry. Scream. Sit in silence. Whatever your grief sounds like—let it out.

For me, grief wasn’t a one-time thing. It came in waves. And every wave brought a deeper layer of healing.

Learn Who You Really Are

One of the most powerful steps in healing is discovering your true identity. Not who trauma made you. Not who others told you to be. But who God says you are.

You are His. You are chosen. You are loved. You are redeemed.

There’s deliverance for your soul and healing for your heart. Not just in theory—but in reality.

Hold Onto the Good

Healing isn’t just about fighting battles—it’s about embracing beauty.Don’t stop seeking help.Hold the good things close to your heart.The people who love you. The scriptures that speak to you. The small wins. The quiet mornings. The moments you laughed and meant it. Treasure them.

To every survivor reading this: You are more than what happened to you. You were made for more.You are not just a survivor—you are an overcomer in the making.

Healing isn’t quick, and it’s not always pretty. But it is possible. And it is holy.

So keep going. Keep fighting. And keep believing that with God, the best is still ahead of you.

~Pastor CJ