10 Bible Verses for Domestic Violence Survivors

We've heard people say, "I don't look like what I've been through!" - and that's indeed a blessing. But it's also okay to look like what you've been through. Rescues aren't cute.

It is a blessing to survive the hell on earth called Intimate Partner Violence and still know that God is still God and faithful to His promises.

Here are 10 Bible verses to encourage you on your healing and recovery journey.

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." - Genesis 50:20

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." -Psalm 46:1

"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you". - Isaiah 46:4

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” - Psalm 30:5

"And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten..." - Joel 2:25

 "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you." - Isaiah 41:10

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." -Proverbs 3:5-6

"'The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the LORD of hosts.” - Haggai 2:9

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11

You matter.

Your voice matters.

Your story matters.

Your valley will be exalted, and your triumph will bring glory to God.