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The man once bound by darkness became a messenger of light. After being freed from a legion of demons, he begged to stay with Jesus — but Jesus had a greater mission for him. Jesus sent him back to his own people, not as a reject, but as a redeemed witness. And that's the point, how our healed places are meant to help heal others. Don’t hide your story — share it. Testimony is the language of the redeemed. “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you" (Mark 5:19).

Jesus didn’t prove His resurrection with words — He showed the proof with His wounds. His scars weren’t erased after the cross; they were the receipt that said, “paid in full.” They tell the story of sacrifice, mercy, and love that conquered death. Your scars, too, are not signs of shame — they’re signs of mending, markers of God’s healing in your life. “When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord" (John 20:20).

The world says hide your scars and filter your flaws. However, after His resurrection, Jesus revealed His scars—not as marks of defeat, but proof of victory. In the same way, your past pains aren’t disqualifications; they’re testimonies of God’s healing. What once hurt you can now help someone else find hope. Today, ask God to shift your view of your scars. They’re not shameful reminders; they’re signs of His mercy. Behind every wound is a witness—your life tells the story of a Savior who heals and restores. Prayer: "Jesus, thank You for showing Your scars. Help me see my wounds as proof of Your healing, not my failure. Use my story to point others to Your grace. Amen."

The cross of Christ is not merely an ornament to be worn around the neck; it is an instrument that forges forgiveness in the soul and courage in the spine. Let us remember: Christianity is not built on behavior modified, but on Christ crucified. As Paul declared, "For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified" (1 Corinthians 2:2).

You can bury sin, hide sin, or excuse sin — but you can't outrun it. Sin always leaves a trail, and sooner or later, it finds you out. Today, choose the freedom of confession over the burden of concealment. God's mercy meets honesty with healing. "Be sure your sin will find you out" (Numbers 32:23).

Provision. Restoration. Direction. When the Lord is your Shepherd, these aren’t wishes — they’re promises. Rest in His care today and follow where He leads.His provision is daily, His restoration is deep, and His guidance never fails. You are safe, seen, and secure in His hands. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want...He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake" (Psalm 23:1–3).