The Trauma of Betrayal and the Victory of Redemption.

In the depths of personal turmoil, many, like myself, have endured the infernal trials of abuse and mistreatment, often wrongly internalizing the blame for the violent actions of others.

I, too, once dwelled in a personal hell, where unwarranted punches, kicks, and slaps were met with my misplaced self-accusation, as if my very existence warranted such cruelty. However, the transformative power of God's grace has liberated me from that bondage of self-blame. Through the crucible of pain, I discovered the redemptive love of God manifested through the compassionate actions of numerous good people who intervened in my life. Their kindness served as a conduit for God's mercy, enabling me to transition from a victim of circumstance to a survivor of trauma, and ultimately, to a victor in Christ.

Unfortunately, many women and men remain trapped in similar hellish circumstances, often due to misplaced trust in individuals whose hearts are dominated by anger, disrespect, selfish ambition, and a lust for power, with no genuine love residing within them. Jesus cautioned about such individuals, whose actions betray the absence of God's love in their lives. In light of this reality, I urge a response of compassionate action: if you are aware of a friend, sister, or coworker enduring such suffering, be a beacon of hope and a helper in their darkest hour. Do not abandon them in their isolation; rather, extend the love, support, and grace that I, and many others, have received from God through the body of Christ. May we, as instruments of God's love, assist those in distress, affirming their dignity, and pointing them toward the ultimate Victor, Jesus Christ, who overcomes the world's tribulations.

Biblical References:

Genesis 3:12-13

Psalm 38:2-4

Romans 8:1

Isaiah 61:1-3

Romans 12:9-13

Hebrews 13:1

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Revelation 12:11

Mark 7:20-23

1 John 3:15

James 3:14-16

Matthew 7:15-20

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Galatians 6:2

Hebrews 10:34

1 Peter 4:8-9

Acts 9:36-43

1 Thessalonians 5:14

John 16:33

1 Corinthians 15:57

—MC©️

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