"I'm not what I have done. I'm what I've overcome"

I want to share yet another song that I've found recently to help me through the bad days. My future husband is always trying to tell me that I'm a strong person to have overcome what I've overcome (child abuse, abusive marriage, rape, mental illness, addictions), but it's hard for me to believe that I'm strong. I think a lot of that is due to the guilt over the bad things I've done. The bad things out-weigh the good in my head. This song helps me when I'm in those moments when I feel weak.

The song is "What I've Overcome" by Fireflight. It is another Christian song, but I think it applies to the general population.

I really hope that no one thinks I'm pushing my religious beliefs on anyone. I just find that a lot of Christian music is helpful because of the messages of healing and forgiveness.



"What I've Overcome" lyrics

I've got this passion
It's something I can't describe
It's so electric
It's like I've just come alive
I feel this freedom
Now that my past is erased
I feel the healing
I found the meaning of grace
(I found grace)

If only you could see me yesterday
Who I used to be before the change
You'd see a broken heart
You'd see the battle scars
It's funny how words can't explain
How good it feels to finally break the chains
I'm not what I have done
I'm what I've overcome

I know I'll stumble
I know I'll still face defeat
These second chances will define me
So I'm moving forward
I'm standing on my two feet
I've got momentum
I've got someone saving me
(Got someone saving me)

If only you could see me yesterday
Who I used to be before the change
You'd see a broken heart
You'd see the battle scars
It's funny how words can't explain
How good it feels to finally break the chains
I'm not what I have done
I'm what I've overcome

I'll make mistakes and I might fall
But I won't break
I've got someone saving me