God Uses our Bruises. In this remarkable book, author Samantha Jordan shares her awe-inspiring testimony of God’s redemptive power! By comparing her spiritual development to the life of a rose, she explains how growing up in difficult circumstances bruised the pedals of her self-esteem, crushed her spirit, and broke her heart. The same way a rose may become damaged after being exposed to the wrong climate, our choices and behaviors are directly impacted when we experience trauma, tragedy, and hardship. Worse, life situations can bruise us; and we can allow people to wilt our value, especially when our identity is rooted in the wrong people, places, and things. However, God never rejects us. In fact, He chooses us, restores us, and displays His glory in us and through us because He specializes in healing what is broken. Therefore, while life may have been difficult for you, the good news is…it doesn’t have to remain that way. It is Samantha’s hope that through her transparent sharing, you may also be healed, delivered, and set free. The same way Jesus helped her to break free from emotional and physical bondage, He can and will do it for you.