Heal the Wound
Point Of Grace Lyrics


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I used to wish that I could rewrite history
I used to dream that each mistake could be erased
Then I could just pretend
I never knew the me back then

I used to pray that You would take this shame away
Hide all the evidence of who I've been
But it's the memory of the place You brought me from
That keeps me on my knees and even though I'm free

Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful You are
I am broken, torn apart, take the pieces of this heart
And heal the wound but leave the scar

I have not lived a life that boasts of anything
I don't take pride in what I bring
But I'll build an altar with the rubble that You've found me in
And every stone will sing of what You can redeem

Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful You are
I am broken, torn apart, take the pieces of this heart
And heal the wound but leave the scar

Don't let me forget
Everything You've done for me
Don't let me forget
The beauty in the suffering

Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful You are
I am broken, torn apart, take the pieces of this heart
Heal the wound but leave the scar

Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful You are




I am broken, torn apart, take the pieces of this heart
And heal the wound but leave the scar, leave the scar

Overall Meaning

In β€œHeal the Wound,” Point Of Grace presents a poignant reflection on history, forgiveness, and redemption. The opening lyrics express the singer’s desire to rewrite their past, to erase past mistakes, and pretend that they never existed. In doing so, they offer a sense of shame that makes them pray for God to take away that shame by removing all evidence of their past. However, as the lyrics progress, we see the singer’s realization that it is the memory of that place that brought them to their knees that keeps them humble and grateful, even though they are free. The chorus serves as a reminder that our pain and scars do not speak of our shortcomings but our healing and the mercy of God.


The song suggests that one should not attempt to forget who they are but should accept their past experiences and scars as part of their identity. It teaches listeners that one's past mistakes and scars are not signs of weakness, but indications of the incredible journey taken and the lessons learned from that journey. The lyrics remind us that while people may be broken and torn apart, they can still be made whole with the help of God, the one who can heal all wounds and leave a reminder of His mercy behind.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to wish that I could rewrite history
At one point, I desired to go back in time and change the events that occurred.


I used to dream that each mistake could be erased
I once fantasized about removing all errors I have ever made.


Then I could just pretend I never knew the me back then
If my history had been rewritten, I could have possibly acted as though my past self never existed.


I used to pray that You would take this shame away
I used to ask God to help me eradicate any embarrassment I felt from past events.


Hide all the evidence of who I've been
I desired to keep my past from ever being seen by anyone.


But it's the memory of the place You brought me from That keeps me on my knees and even though I'm free
However, remembering where I was before God saved me is what inspires me to continually pray and be thankful for my freedom.


Heal the wound but leave the scar A reminder of how merciful You are I am broken, torn apart, take the pieces of this heart And heal the wound but leave the scar
I am asking God to heal any harm done to me, but allow the scars to remain, so that it will be a reminder of how merciful He is.


Don't let me forget Everything You've done for me
Lord, help me never forget all the ways You have blessed me.


Don't let me forget The beauty in the suffering
Help me to remember that even in my suffering, there can be beauty.




Lyrics Β© Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CLINT LAGERBERG, NICOLE NORDEMAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@elizalicuben2161

I used to wish that I could rewrite history
I used to dream that each mistake could be erased
Then I could just pretend
I never knew the me back then
I used to pray that You would take this shame away
Hide all the evidence of who I've been
But it's the memory of the place You brought me from
That keeps me on my knees and even though I'm free
Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful You are
I am broken, torn apart, take the pieces of this heart
And heal the wound but leave the scar
I have not lived a life that boasts of anything
I don't take pride in what I bring
But I'll build an altar with the rubble that You've found me in
And every stone will sing of what You can redeem
Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful You are
I am broken, torn apart, take the pieces of this heart
And heal the wound but leave the scar
Don't let me forget
Everything You've done for me
Don't let me forget
The beauty in the suffering
Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful You are
I am broken, torn apart, take the pieces of this heart
Heal the wound but leave the scar
Heal the wound but leave the scar
A reminder of how merciful You are
I am broken, torn apart, take the pieces of this heart
And heal the wound but leave the scar, leave the scar



All comments from YouTube:

@juliemorris1190

Point of grace is a good group this song touches my heart God is the healer when we are broken.πŸ™πŸ’•

@frankweber7498

Scars are a reminder that no matter how far you come from where you was he left it as a reminder that we can't do it without him in our lives.

@cathyemery2828

Such a beautiful and needed song🌷🌹

@denene50

God made a way for me to hear this song early in my recovery. And now 13 years later, it is STILL A SOUL MOVING SONG from HIM. WOW!

@sharonduncan5330

I can truly say I prayed this. His Grace brought me through.

@faithfulone2509

Sharon Duncan ....been there too ...thank God for his mercy....Jesus Christ is lord I confess with my mouth.God bless us all...

@colettejenkins4701

Heal the wound, but leave the scar. Amen.

@moniqueslawinski1931

"Heal the wound but leave the scar to remind me of how merciful you are." Such a powerful lyric. I also love how beautifully stripped down this is.

@sharonking6071

The scar keeps us humble!

@robynbryant5134

So beautiful woke up with this song on my heart ❀️ tears are flowing God is merciful and nothing he can't restore !

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