In the recent light of the Penn State Investigations, my heart has been heavy for the victims of this case and victims everywhere who have suffered from and experienced sexual abuse. In my own life I have so many friends who have been affected by this type of abuse. It is one of the most damaging forms of abuse because it makes people question their very identity and it distorts the reality of the true meaning of love.
This prayer is for all those young men who have experienced sexual abuse and for victims everywhere:
Heavenly Father, you created us in your image, to bring glory to your name and to spread the love and grace of Jesus Christ. On this day, by the power of your Holy Spirit, warm the hearts of all of those who have experienced sexual abuse that they may know that you love them and that they are not alone in their sadness, depression, questioning, anger, and despair. Let them know that it is not your desire for any human to experience any kind of abuse or defilement.
Lord, use us as the body of Christ to surround all those who at this present moment cannot trust anyone, those who are numbing themselves by addiction or other dangerous outlets, those who have become hyper-sexualized in order to feel like they are in control, and those who are not able to be in healthy relationships because they are afraid that someone else will take advantage of them or abuse them. Great Physician, we know that it is only you who can heal our hearts because you are the only one who can love us the way that you intended. Help us to model your love to one another, and help us to hold all of those affected by sexual abuse in our prayers this day and always so that they may find healing and comfort in your presence.
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
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