Proverbs 31:10 (AMP)
10A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman–who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
It’s taken me awhile to post in reference to the “Chris Brown and Rihanna” incident. Domestic Violence is not going away anytime soon. In fact, it’s probably going to get worse before it gets better. I say this with all humility and deep regret. I truly want to believe that someday things will get better, that men will get the help they need and we can put this demon to rest. It’s the same old story. Man becomes angry; man beats woman; man begs for forgiveness; woman goes back to man; man becomes angry, again; man kills woman; the end of woman. Pathetic.
But, unfortunately, I have to face the truth. It is no secret that what negatively effects men will result in violence against women. The country is in a state of economic upset. When men are scared, disappointed, angry, embarrassed, rejected, and in pain; it ultimately leads to violence against women and children…”the weaker vessel.” What will it take in this country for us to wake up and stop the madness?
Since we are unable to change any man, our only recourse is to change the way we allow ourselves to be treated by a man. It’s a given– as long as men are protected and escape consequences of their actions; things will stay the same. We may as well face it. Ladies, we have to change the way WE allow ourselves to be treated. When a man doesn’t see the VALUE in me; he is not worth my time or thought. Every time a man abuses a woman; he DEVALUES her. To him you are no better than the gum on the bottom of his shoe. In fact, they often use their shoes to stomp all over you. You must “know your worth.”
Firstly: according to Genesis 1:27-28, we were created in the image of God. What could be more valuable than that? Secondly: Psalms 139:14 states, we are fearfully and wonderfully made. God took special care in creating us. We are more valuable than rubies (Proverbs 31:10) He instructed the man to provide and protect everything that He created. Especially, the woman that was made to complete him. She was designed to fulfill a specific purpose.
Daughter of God, know that you are valuable beyond any price that could ever be offered. The only way we are ever going to achieve Domestic Peace is to stop allowing ourselves to be victims of Domestic Violence. Pay attention to the warning signs and get out as fast as you can. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule, however, in most cases; there are early signs of behavior indicating possible violent tendencies. There is a list of warning signs posted on this site. Title: Why do abusers succeed? BE CAREFUL.
PRAYER FOCUS: Heavenly Father. I lift up every woman living with violence to You right now. Protect her from physical abuse. Give her the courage to walk away from any one that doesn’t value her as You do. IN JESUS’ NAME, AMEN.
BEVALUED 