Abuse is commonly defined as any intentional action that harms or injures another person. In other words, someone who purposely harms another person is guilty of abuse. There are many kinds of abuse, and these are normally defined by the type of harm and the type of victim:
Sexual abuse, Physical abuse, neglect, Emotional abuse and even Spiritual abuse
This type of abuse is usually out of the victims control and they leave scars that may take a life time to heal, if at all. The wounds may have been on the body but now, they are in the heart and lead to continuous bad memories.
Are you one of these people? It may hurt to even think about this but, I encourage you to try. It is never easy to face things that are hurtful but, there is healing in doing so. When a person internalises this type of pain, it eats away on the inside and can cause further problems, such as anger, guilt and shame just to name a few. It can also lead to mental illness because the issue has not been addressed and is burning within on the inside. Can you recognise some of these?
People can blame God for not rescuing them, is this you? It is not His fault. Perhaps you were too young to know what was happening; probably you did know but were too scared to say anything. The damage has been done but there is healing to be found in giving this all to God. Do you realise that living this way is making you carry a heavy burden around with you. You find it hard to trust anyone, they too may hurt you. You may have made inner vows that no one will ever hurt you like this again. You end up isolating yourself or putting on a happy face but this can only last for a short time. The memories still return.
Look at our text today "He heals the brokenhearted and, binds up their wounds.' These are true words. The word 'wounds' can also mean 'sorrows'. You may have had plenty of this over the years. Don't you think it is time to ask God to heal the damage that you suffered. He is so longing to help and set you free but only you can press the start button. You need to take a step forward, trusting Jesus will help you - He will. Let me pray with you:
Lord Jesus, we come to You right now, bringing all of the pain of the past and ask You to please heal..........................right now. Your word tells us to cast our burdens upon You and, this is what we are doing. Please honour Your word and bring Your wonderful healing power. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
I know that this will be difficult but, forgive the person - in your heart, for what they did. Set them free but more than anything else, set yourself free from the past.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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