Wounds and Deep Healing
When there is a wound, it needs to be cleaned deeply to remove the harmful things inside, and this often hurts. Cleaning only the surface is not enough; if some toxins remain, the wound may look fine for a while but will not truly heal.
It is also important to stop new toxins from getting in. That is why a wound must be covered. The plaster should be large enough—not just to cover the wound itself, but also the area around it. If only the center is covered, the edges can still get infected. Good protection goes beyond what we can see.
Every time the plaster is changed, the wound should be cleaned again—sometimes even more carefully than before. The antiseptic may sting and may need to be applied several times. A fresh plaster must be used; reusing the old one would bring the toxins back. This should happen in a safe place, where the wound is handled carefully.
Healing doesn’t stop at cleaning and covering. After that, new flesh begins to grow. At first, it is soft and fragile. It needs time, rest, and protection to become strong. Gradually, it becomes thicker and tougher, able to handle pressure without breaking.
Sometimes exposure is unavoidable—like when showering. Water isn’t the enemy, but unprotected water can carry germs into the wound. That is why a waterproof plaster is needed at those times. Protection is intentional and temporary—it lets life go on while the wound heals.
I believe it is similar to the inner healing. We need strong boundaries to protect our mind and heart. Protecting only the obvious pain is not enough; surrounding thoughts, habits, influences or even people also need care. Weak boundaries let old toxins creep back in.
When we face stressful or “wet” environments—conflict, pressure, or misunderstanding—we need extra protection. This could mean staying silent instead of arguing, keeping distance instead of engaging, or seeking support instead of being alone. It is not avoiding or escaping; it is like waterproofing a wound.
Over time, as new inner flesh grows, our mind and heart become stronger. What once needed heavy protection gradually needs less. The plaster can be removed, not because the wound was ignored, but because it had enough time, space, and safety to heal properly.
The scar may remain, but it no longer hurts. And we will be stronger at the same spot, because Jesus not only heals it but also strengthens it.