These scars aren’t pretty
But they’re a part of me
And will not ever fade away
These marks tell a story
Of me down in the valley
And how You reached in with Your grace
And healed me
They remind me of Your faithfulness
And all You brought me through
They teach me that my brokenness
Is something You can use
They show me where I’ve been and
That I’m not there any more
That’s what scars, that’s what scars are for
Erase, rewind
Wish I could every time
The hurt, the pain cuts so deep
But when I’m weak You’re strong
And in Your power I can carry on
And my scars say that You won’t ever leave
I see it on the cross
The nails You took for me
Scars can change the world
Scars can set me free


Bass: David Garcia / Guitars: Chris LaCorte and David Garcia / Programming/Keys: David Garcia and Fred Williams / Background Vocals: Skye Parrish and Mandisa Written by Mandisa, Jeff Pardo, and Sam Mizell © 2013 Meaux Hits / Heavenly Melodisa Music (ASCAP) / Meaux Jeaux Music / Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears (SESAC) (Admin. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) / Centricity Songs (BMI) (admin. by Amplified Administration)

Behind the Song:
Isaiah 53:4-5 / 2 Corinthians 1:3-9 Dedicated to and inspired by Giuliana Rancic, and to all whose battles left physical and emotional scars.