Many of the following posts will have to do with thoughts and emotions in particular, as these are areas that those with childhood sexual abuse experience much damage due to the trauma during developmental stages. This is an area of struggle and a battleground for every Christian, but is magnified in some ways for the victim. By God’s grace every Christian is called to take their thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5) regardless of the depths of struggle, this is war worth fighting if we are to abide in Christ. I say this knowing the fragmentation, the automatic responses, the raging of destructive thoughts and emotions… I say this not lightly or ignorantly… but fully experiencing the damage, and not willing to use it as an excuse. The word of God does not change based on your experiences. Will we be those who conform to the word or do we twist the word to our liking? Will we counted with those who bow the knee to the Lord of lords, who to understand the word we “stand under” – understand it? Will we give him full control and authority in our lives? This is my prayer!
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