I am finishing up Job for my School of Biblical Studies course. I had to write a letter to someone who has experienced injustice. As my heart is for women and children at risk I, at first, could not figure out how to write what I wanted. But as I was journaling and trying to get all my other thoughts out of the way I felt my spirit stir in me. I had me recipient. And I want to share it with you, even though it may not be addressed to you, there are truths that apply to all of us.
To the girl who still blames herself:
You have heard it a thousand times- it was not your fault. But you have also heard that it was. That you must have done something to deserve his wrath, his lust. People unknowingly also said these things, using the Bible to prove their point, not knowing they were setting you up for emotional distraught. Forgiveness for all is imperative. Including yourself. Without forgiveness you cannot thrive as you so desire.
Yes, what you went through is unjust, but God was and is and always will be good. And it is the blood of Christ that males you pure and undefiled not how much you "clean up your act" or try to be good and reputable. You have to see God clearly and the only way to truly do so is to spend time with Him, is to know Him deeply and fully. It is here that you will also begin to know yourself. You begin to see yourself the way He does.
These unjust acts were not forced upon you because God is a perverter of justice or because He was angry with you. This world is fallen and people choose evil. That does not make God evil. Not even close. Rather, it shows His love and grace for mankind. He would rather have man choose to love Him than force them to obey Him. How marvelous! How good He is!
Despite everything, and I do mean everything, you are loved and highly valued by the King of kings. You are treasured and held in high esteem. You are the apple of His eye. The delight of His heart. He is called Father, yet He is also the passionate, fierce Lover of your soul. Dear girl, He desires you more than you could ever know or comprehend.
Keep pursuing His heart. Keep growing and changing. Keep breaking mindsets that say He is not good or He is not loving.
It is a discipline to endure.
All my love,
M
To the girl who still blames herself:
You have heard it a thousand times- it was not your fault. But you have also heard that it was. That you must have done something to deserve his wrath, his lust. People unknowingly also said these things, using the Bible to prove their point, not knowing they were setting you up for emotional distraught. Forgiveness for all is imperative. Including yourself. Without forgiveness you cannot thrive as you so desire.
Yes, what you went through is unjust, but God was and is and always will be good. And it is the blood of Christ that males you pure and undefiled not how much you "clean up your act" or try to be good and reputable. You have to see God clearly and the only way to truly do so is to spend time with Him, is to know Him deeply and fully. It is here that you will also begin to know yourself. You begin to see yourself the way He does.
These unjust acts were not forced upon you because God is a perverter of justice or because He was angry with you. This world is fallen and people choose evil. That does not make God evil. Not even close. Rather, it shows His love and grace for mankind. He would rather have man choose to love Him than force them to obey Him. How marvelous! How good He is!
Despite everything, and I do mean everything, you are loved and highly valued by the King of kings. You are treasured and held in high esteem. You are the apple of His eye. The delight of His heart. He is called Father, yet He is also the passionate, fierce Lover of your soul. Dear girl, He desires you more than you could ever know or comprehend.
Keep pursuing His heart. Keep growing and changing. Keep breaking mindsets that say He is not good or He is not loving.
It is a discipline to endure.
All my love,
M
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