At one point or another, most of us have been a victim of something. Whether it is abuse, discrimination, wrongdoing, or a false accusation, being a victim can be painful, frustrating, and even devastating.
Depending on the circumstances, victimization can leave us with a profound sense of powerlessness and even hopelessness. Even when the circumstance has passed, and tempt us to believe that our lives are subject to the negative actions of others, those feelings have a way of remaining.
The truth is, we get to choose whether or not we will remain a victim. We can’t change what happened to us yesterday but we can decide where we will go from here.
If you were victimized, it is not your fault. It’s horrible and unfair. And as frustrating as it may be, the responsibility to move forward, to heal, to get better, lies in your hands.
“It’s not my fault if I get hit by a car, but it is my responsibility to learn to walk again.”
We can either continue to focus on the obstacles and find excuses that will keep us stuck in the conditions and mindsets that perpetuate our sense of victimhood, or we can stand up, take responsibility for what is ours, and walk towards freedom and healing
We can not overcome what we do not face.
Jeremiah 6:14 says it another way, “You cannot heal a wound by saying it’s not there.”
Often, our misdirected efforts to cope with pain lead us into deeper places of despair. Attempts to escape pain can create unhealthy patterns such as overeating, alcohol or drug dependency, eating disorders, self-harm or even binging on Netflix in an attempt to avoid reality.
We must face our pain to overcome it. With God, it is possible.
We are as sick as our secrets.
They keep us isolated.
We believe the lies
Transformation and healing often require a “make-over” of the mind.
We spend time and effort to make over our outer appearance.
But do we spend as much time “making over” our minds?
There is a process of transformation that requires action on our part. It is up to us to actively identify and take hold of the lies we believe and replace them with the truth. Every time I found myself playing those old mental tapes that told me I was worthless and unlovable, I redirected my thinking to the truth: that I am wildly loved by a faithful God who has a good plan for my life.
As you engage in the discipline of redirecting your thoughts to the truth of God’s Word, you are bound to see healthy changes in your life!
Breaking the silence is a catalyst for healing. To GOD Be The GLORY!!!
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”
Proverbs 31:8 NIV
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
James 5:16 NIV
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
