Scripture

Psalm 55:22,23 "Give your burdens to the Lord. He will carry them. He will not permit the godly to slip or fall. He will send my enemies to the pit of destruction."

Message

This is such a violation of your heart and mind, not to mention your body. How can anyone ever do to someone what they do not want to be done to them? So many women have felt the pain of rape. Then they try hard to put it behind them, without ever dealing with what happened. It can not be done. You have to talk about it. You have to cry. You have to get angry! So angry that you could scream. And maybe you should. It's okay. Someone took away your right to choose. But you can not let it destroy everything you ever planned, or wanted to do or be in your life! It surely is not worth you losing everything, your pride, self worth, confidence, happiness, peace, joy and so much more.

So go ahead and cry! Be really mad at what happened. Seek the help of a good Christian therapist if you need it. But then you have to move on. Use your misfortune, as horrible as it was, and share it with someone else who has been where you are. Show them how you made it through this most difficult and challenging ordeal, and let them know that they can do it too! Turn this evil act into something powerful. Make your mess an incredible message to all the women of the world. You might need help doing this. If so, then reach out to the One who knows exactly what you should do. Be still and know that He is God.

Prayer

Dear Lord, Thank you for always being there whenever I need you. And I need you now more than ever. Help me get through this incredibly painful time. I don't want it to hurt forever. I don't want my heart and mind to always be reminded. I know You have a plan for me to use this misfortune for good and to bring You the glory You deserve. Help me be a voice to those who have been through this too, and give me the strength to guide them to be better, not bitter, for it all. And Father God, help me to have forgiveness. Don't let me be hardened to Your Word. I have so much more to do in this life. Let Your Voice be heard through me, even in my pain. In Christ's name, I humbly pray. Amen.