He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: We Can Be More Than Conquerors

Patrick Kearon

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Takeaways:

“Jesus has overcome the abuses of this world to give you power to not only survive but one day, through Him, to overcome and even conquer—to completely rise above the pain, the misery, the anguish, and see them replaced by peace.”

If you have experienced any kind of abuse, violence, or oppression, you may think that the events were your fault or that they have damaged you in some way. These thoughts may have kept you from seeking help. But abuse is not your fault and does not make you less worthy. “You are not defined by these terrible things that have been done to you.” Rather, you are defined “by your eternally existing identity as a son or daughter of God and by your Creator’s perfect, infinite love and invitation to whole and complete healing.”

Even though it may feel impossible, healing can come through the atonement. Jesus knows exactly how you feel. “From the depths of His atoning suffering, the Savior imparts hope you thought was lost forever, strength you believed you could never possess, and healing you couldn’t imagine was possible.”

There is no place for any kind of abuse in any home, country, or culture. The Lord sees all and knows the deeds, thoughts, and intents of the heart. The Lord clearly condemns abuse of any kind, but those who forsake their sins and do all in their power to make restitution can be forgiven.

“Jesus specializes in the seemingly impossible. He came here to make the impossible possible, the irredeemable redeemable, to heal the unhealable, to right to the unrightable, to promise the unpromisable. And He’s really good at it. In fact, He’s perfect at it.”

Questions to Ponder:

What are the survival stories in your life?

Do you experience residual hurt, resentment, shame, etc. from your survival story?

How can you increase your “courage, patience, and faithful focus on Him” in order to fully accept his gift of healing and peace?

What would it look like to “let go of your pain and leave it at His feet”?

Further Study: 

Luke 4:16-19; John 10:10; John 16:33; Romans 8:35, 37; Philippians 4:13; 

Dale G. Renlund, “Infuriating Unfairness,” Liahona, May 2021, 43; 

Russell M. Nelson, “The Correct Name of the Church,” 88