Sexually Abused III

I received this e-mail from a young lady, she shared with me how being sexually abused affected her and the way that she viewed life. I asked her if I could share this with you and she said she would be more than happy to share this, her and I both hope that this helps someone out there who has been dealing with the grusome reality of sexual abuse, and if you know someone that has been sexually abused and is having a hard time right now, please tell them about this blog, or simply share this story with them.

Here is the e-mail I received;
"Absolutely abuse continues to haunt you the rest of your life... I think for me it changed not only how I viewed the world but it made you view yourself as an object. Certainly the world and the media objectifies you already so it becomes dare I say "normal" to see yourself as an object. Thus destroying your self esteem and before you know it you see no value yourself. This is why some people that are abused can become more promiscuous."

I know without a doubt this is how many of you feel, the only way that you see value in yourself is by resorting to a life of promiscuity, the reason for this is because this is the only way that you think you have value and it is the only time that it gives you a feeling of self-esteem or a feeling of self worth.

Know this, God sees value in you, no matter what has happened to you and no matter what you have done, the scripture says this, Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. It also says Luke 12:6, 7 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. (emphasis added)

You are valuable to God, he loves you, it is not your fault what happened to you!!! Cry out to God and he will hear your cry and will bring healing to your life!!! Psalms 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. God wants to heal your broken heart, just cry out to him he will hear your cry!!

God, We come before you today humbled by your presence, God I pray in the name of Jesus today that you will hear the cry of those who are crying out for healing in their heart and mind...God I pray that they would begin to feel the healing taking place now, and that they will know that they can call on you and you will hear their cry!!! God, I pray that they will cast their cares on you, for you care for them, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

He will take the pain away, I know, he will take the pain away!!!

God Bless,
Nathan

Sexually Abused II

When I first felt like, after praying extensively, that the next topic to blog about would be sexual abuse. That I know of, there are 3 close family members that have been abused sexually. As I began to think and pray for those who have been sexually abused, I figured that in the first blog that I would write a blog with many statistics and facts and lay the foundation so that people who had not been abused would "understand" the torment, pain, and suffering that those who have been abused, go through.

But, God had a different plan...tonight as I was praying at Bible Study, I felt a burden so heavy I could not speak, I began to cry uncontrollably and felt a grief, pain, and sorrow that I have never felt before. Immediately I knew that this is only a brief glimpse of the pain that those that have been abused feel.

I want you to know, if you have been sexually abused, there is hope, there is healing. God has sent people like myself and many others to let you know that God Loves You and he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. God has sent us here to tell you that there is healing. Luke 4: 18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

It is not your fault, there is nothing that you have done to deserve this and God wants to heal you of the hurt and pain that you are experiencing. We will be praying for each and everyone of you, stay tune as we will continue to address the issue of sexual abuse...In the next few weeks we will have some testimonies of those who have been sexual abused and some words of hope from those same people about the heaking power of God.

God Bless,
Nathan

Sexually Abused...

Do you know anyone that has been sexually abused? Have you yourself been sexually abused? How does being sexually abused affect someone's mind in regards to sex? These are all questions that I have been asking myself and will be researching over the next few weeks, there are several people that I am close to that were victims of sexual abuse and I have seen the effects that abuse can have on someone throughout their life.

Over the next few weeks I want you to continuously check back in as we go through and really search out this dispicable wrong that is, sexual abuse. When I say sexual abuse I am talking about rape, molestation, etc.

I want to know how this effects future relationships, marriage, sexual relationships, self-esteem, etc. If you have or you know anyone that has been sexually abused, please contact me with the best answers that you can give to these questions. Toward the "end" of this series of blogs, we will also go to the Word of God and see what encouragement God has for those who have been done wrong and what steps you can take to get the healing that God has for you, so that you might have life and have life more abundantly!!