Words from a Survivor to the Thief of Life and Joy We are called to love and pray for one another, without a doubt; but not suffer any form of abuse in the hands or under the direction of those who discipline us out of love. Tough love they call it? Many times the emotional scars hurt more and for a longer period of time (a lifetime, even) than a broken bone, bump or bruise. Jesus spoke and suffered on our behalf (the oppressed, widows, orphans, children, poor, outcast) so that we may live a life filled with hope, peace, love, and joy! Sadly, an abuser will make you believe that happiness is living under their power and authority because in their world nothing goes wrong. Theyre always there to save the day. And when they fail at it, get ready. Because then it will only have been youre fault anyway and you will always deserve whats coming. Always remember those around you who truly love you and want to see you live a life filled with joy. Im sure there are as many as you would ever come to know. An abuser will bitterly confuse your deep sadness with anger. And theyll tell you youre only hurting yourself and that you need to let go. If youre going to let go of anything, let go of your fear; trust and let God. An abuser will self-righteously make you feel like youre going straight to hell; helpless and hopeless. An abuser will pridefully tell you that you need to humble yourself when youve already been humiliated enough. An abuser will eagerly interpret Scripture for you, to their advantage, and use the same text to your disadvantage. An abuser will never help you remove the blind in your eyes for fear that you may see the truth. And many times that truth is that you could do so much better without them in your life. An abuser will never be happy for you or proud of your accomplishments. They will spitefully dismiss them or belittle them or find a way to shine brighter to rob you of your moment of joy. An abuser will always use the word you because of their own fear of exposing their weaknesses and sin. An abuser will lovingly go out of their way to seek professional help for you; but dont ever try to suggest that they need help because, what do you know? An abuser will rightfully always tell you what to do, but will never listen to suggestions. They see suggestions as a mandate and no one tells them what to do. An abuser will never acknowledge that they may be wrong or let alone apologize but are quick to justify their actions. An abuser will stop at no cost to convince the world of their greatness and righteousness and are always prepared to provide proof of it. An abuser will always blame you for everything because they are blameless. An abuser, guilty as charged, will make you feel guilty even when youre not. An abuser has power as long as you hold on to the relationship. An abuser doesnt necessarily have to be a spouse or a partner. But they are, for the most part, people you know and truly love. Free yourself from the pain they cause you; but continue to pray for them as you do so. Remember that the sun shines, the rain falls, and Gods love and grace IS; the same for the abused as for the abuser. And although the abuser may feel powerful when youre around, they suffer bitterly, all alone, when youre gone. repost :) i just found it and its so true... #ABUSERS
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 03:19:52 +0000
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