A Scar That Testifies
“Do not be afraid, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen, help, and uphold you with My victorious right hand.” -Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
“Sweetheart, you have a spot on your face. You should see a dermatologist,” my mother told me with concern. She has always been attentive to my appearance, sometimes even more so. Although I struggled with her comments, this time, I listened.
I went to the dermatologist without imagining what was coming. They performed a biopsy, and soon after, I received the news I never expected: skin cancer. The word cancer hit me like a brick wall. I felt distraught; I left that appointment alone, in tears and with great sadness.
I blamed myself for not protecting my face enough from the sun. I couldn’t help but feel ashamed—I kept thinking ‘If only I had taken better care of myself.’ I felt scared, fragile, and, honestly, a little broken. But in that dark place, I held on tightly to God. I prayed from the deepest part of my heart: “Lord, please heal me. I do not want this cancer to spread. I want to live to tell others how good You’ve been.”
After the surgery, I was left with a scar on my face. At first, it made me feel insecure. But over time, God began to change how I saw it. He reminded me—this isn’t a sign of defeat. It’s a reminder of His faithfulness. A scar that testifies.
Every time I see it, I remember that God sustained me. It’s a scar of testimony. And yes, some still ask me about it, and I joyfully answer, “God healed me. This scar reminds me that He was with me.”
Dear Mama, God is with you no matter the size of your battle. What today seems like a wound, tomorrow can be a symbol that testifies to the love of a God who never leaves you.
With love,
Vivian and the Help Club for Moms team
Faith-filled Idea
Take a moment today to reflect on a “scar” in your life—maybe not a physical one, but an emotional or spiritual one. Write it down in your journal or whisper it in prayer. Then, ask God to show you how He was present in that pain and how He might use it to testify to His love and faithfulness.
If you feel led, share a small part of your story with someone like your child, a friend, or another mom who might need the reminder that God heals, God sustains, and God is near. Your scar might be the very thing that gives someone else hope.
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