Scars

These scars may mark where I’ve been

But they don’t decide who I am

Every wound became a lesson

Every fall helped me stand

I won’t let the darkness name me

Won’t let broken chapters chain me

What tried to tear my soul apart

Only forged a stronger heart

So I rise

Through the fire and the rain

I rise

Through the memories and pain

These scars are proof I made it through

Not proof that I was doomed to lose

No, I won’t let my scars define me

I’m still becoming who I’m meant to be

Every sleepless night behind me

Every battle fought alone

Built a spirit strong and steady

Turned this dust to solid gold

I’ve carried shame like heavy thunder

Thought my hope was six feet under

But grace kept whispering my name

And pulled me from the deepest flames

So I rise

With my eyes toward the light

I rise

And I’m reclaiming back my life

These scars remind me I survived

And Heaven never left my side

No, I won’t let my scars define me

They’re just the map of how You refined me

And maybe the cracks are where the light gets in

Maybe redemption always starts where the hurting’s been

I’m not hiding anymore

Not ashamed of what I wore

Every scar became a doorway

Leading me to something more

So let the whole world see

The healing happening in me

I am not my worst mistakes

I am not the pain I faced

I’m stronger now because I stayed

And love still calls my name

No…

I won’t let my scars define me

I’ll let them testify

That I’m still alive

Still standing

Still believing

Still becoming

Who I was created to be