This is for the victims of the most horrible and emotionally degrading act done to people, known as RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT. God revealed an idea from His Word to me and reminded me of a precious young lady named Tamar who was raped by her brother. The story is found in 2 Samuel 13. I want you to grab your Bible and read from the first verse until the last and see how what all led up to her being raped and what happened afterward.
The chapter reveals the background of the one who raped her (Amnon) and later shows what happened to him. Now, it's important that you read what happened to Tamar afterward (as I said, read the WHOLE chapter). She basically closed herself off from the world for the rest of her life due to her lack of trust, etc. After you read 2 Samuel 13, I want you to write a letter to Tamar (except you can't send it of course) and tell her about yourself and what you experienced. You will then try to encourage her with your own words and tell her why you're reaching out to her.
Just be totally honest in this 'letter' to her because she doesn't know you and needs to be convinced that you know what she's going through. This is a good project to do and would be more productive than the other substitutes the devil would have you to do to cope with the pain. If you continue to live in denial, you'll be tempted to do all kinds of things such as drugs (and other forms of chemical dependency), cutting (and other forms of self-abuse), eating disorders, perfectionism, excessive spending habits, and also bisexuality to cope with the pain. Many bisexuals were raped or molested and they choose that lifestyle as a way of rebellion toward the opposite sex who violated them.
Victims also have trouble sleeping due to nightmares which will cause them to lack in their everyday responsibilities. When you are honest in reality about what all happened to you, the nightmares eventually go away in time. Beloved, there is hope and God takes care of your burden when you try to help others. Tamar needs you right now and you know how she feels. Let her know she's not alone and you'll find that you're not either.
The chapter reveals the background of the one who raped her (Amnon) and later shows what happened to him. Now, it's important that you read what happened to Tamar afterward (as I said, read the WHOLE chapter). She basically closed herself off from the world for the rest of her life due to her lack of trust, etc. After you read 2 Samuel 13, I want you to write a letter to Tamar (except you can't send it of course) and tell her about yourself and what you experienced. You will then try to encourage her with your own words and tell her why you're reaching out to her.
Just be totally honest in this 'letter' to her because she doesn't know you and needs to be convinced that you know what she's going through. This is a good project to do and would be more productive than the other substitutes the devil would have you to do to cope with the pain. If you continue to live in denial, you'll be tempted to do all kinds of things such as drugs (and other forms of chemical dependency), cutting (and other forms of self-abuse), eating disorders, perfectionism, excessive spending habits, and also bisexuality to cope with the pain. Many bisexuals were raped or molested and they choose that lifestyle as a way of rebellion toward the opposite sex who violated them.
Victims also have trouble sleeping due to nightmares which will cause them to lack in their everyday responsibilities. When you are honest in reality about what all happened to you, the nightmares eventually go away in time. Beloved, there is hope and God takes care of your burden when you try to help others. Tamar needs you right now and you know how she feels. Let her know she's not alone and you'll find that you're not either.
Thank you so much for writing this James. I am a victim of rape(many times over)from my ex husband. I did not know about Tamar. The part about the nightmares is so true you wake up some times screaming and sweat pouring from your face.
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Miranda Caverley
Thanks and God bless you, Miranda! Please spread this around to anyone you think would benefit from this. I praise God this has been a help to you!
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