By His Wounds We Are Healed: Moving from Victim to Victor After Illness
Illness has a way of rewriting how we see ourselves.
One moment, life feels familiar and predictable. Next, a diagnosis, injury, or sudden health crisis places us in a position we never asked for. Strength is replaced by limitation. Independence gives way to dependence. And quietly, almost without noticing, we begin to see ourselves as victims of something we did not choose.
Healing with Hope speaks directly to this moment. Triffina Brown does not deny the reality of victimhood after illness. Following her stroke, she openly acknowledges the grief, anger, and sense of loss that accompanied her recovery. Pretending otherwise would have been dishonest. But the heart of her message is this: being wounded does not mean remaining defeated.
Acknowledging the Wound Without Living There
Scripture never asks us to ignore pain. Healing begins with truth, not denial. When illness strikes, it is natural to feel bruised emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Admitting that hurt is not weakness; it is part of restoration.
Isaiah 53:5 offers both honesty and hope:
“He was pierced for our transgressions… and by His wounds we are healed.”
This verse does not erase suffering. It places it within a larger story. Jesus Himself bore wounds. He knew pain, rejection, and physical suffering. Yet His wounds were not the end of the story—they became the pathway to redemption.
Likewise, illness may leave scars, but scars are evidence of survival, not failure.
The Shift from Victim to Victor
Remaining in a victim mindset can quietly steal hope. It keeps focus fixed on what was lost instead of what is still possible. In Healing with Hope, the transition from victim to victor does not happen overnight. It happens gradually, through perspective, faith, and intentional surrender.
A victor’s mindset does not say:
- “This never happened.”
- “This didn’t hurt.”
- “I’m fine now.”
Instead, it says:
- “This happened, and God is still with me.”
- “I was wounded, but I am not destroyed.”
- “Healing is unfolding, even if slowly.”
Victory is not defined by the absence of struggle. It is defined by resilience anchored in faith.
Healing That Reaches Beyond the Body
One of the most powerful lessons in Healing with Hope is that healing extends far beyond physical recovery. The body may regain strength, but emotional and spiritual healing require attention as well.
Through therapy, prayer, Scripture, and honest reflection, Triffina learned that God heals in layers:
- The body, through medicine, therapy, and time.
- The mind, through renewed thought patterns and patience.
- The spirit, through trust, surrender, and hope.
Illness often strips away illusions of control. Yet that loss can create space for deeper dependence on God. In that dependence, many discover the strength they never knew they had.
Redefining Victory After Illness
Victory after illness does not mean returning to who you were before. Often, it means becoming someone deeper, wiser, and more compassionate.
Victory may look like:
- Learning to ask for help without shame.
- Trusting God when outcomes remain uncertain.
- Finding purpose in sharing your story.
- Choosing gratitude even on difficult days.
- Walking forward without having all the answers.
Jesus did not hide His scars after the resurrection. They became proof of victory, not reminders of defeat. In the same way, the marks illness leaves behind can testify to endurance, faith, and God’s sustaining presence.
Living Healed, Even While Healing
“To be healed” does not always mean the journey is finished. It means living with the assurance that God is at work, even when restoration is still unfolding.
If illness has made you feel powerless, remember this: you are not defined by what happened to you. Through Christ, suffering does not get the final word. Healing—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—is not earned by strength, but received through grace.
By His wounds, we are healed. And through that healing, we move from victim to victor.
Grab your copy today and learn how you can change your mindset from victim to victor.
