Love Your Enemies...

It can be difficult to get to a place where you can love and pray for the enemy called abuser. Perhaps it can be helpful to remember that love does not mean to enable. Removing the target of abuse is not only loving to yourself, but also to the abuser, because helping someone continue on a path of destruction is not loving. We can pray they leave the path of destruction.

It can also be helpful to remember that as horrific as this person has been or is, it's not who God created them to be. The real enemy is the devil, and God has already defeated him. The abuser needs to come to a place of repentance and salvation. We can pray for a surrendered heart.

Give the abuser and all circumstances to God and watch Him do what only He can do to avenge injustices, redeem losses, and change hearts surrendered to Him. I encourage you to harness the privilege and power of prayer and walk in the spiritual warfare that is obedience to His word. We can pray that God's will is done.

It's also ok if you're not ready to pray for your abuser. Safety in mind, body, and spirit is your priority. Ask God to continue to shine His light on your path of healing and recovery and bring you to a place of forgiveness and abiding peace. Forgiveness blesses you and is separate from reconciliation.

You can love and pray from a distance. 

Every step of your journey matters to God. You Matter to God. Your valley will be exalted, and your triumph will bring glory to God. 

~ Naeemah

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