I’m angry because this poor girl was lied to, kept in a
cycle of destructive behavior, and led to believe it was all her fault.
I think the reason it strikes a chord in me is that it
follows the cycle of an abusive relationship; it reminds me of a time in my
life when I was dating a controlling guy.
I’m not here to bash him – he’s reformed, actually – but I remember
thinking I was going crazy, because things that sure seemed like they were his
fault got turned around to become my fault. He wasn’t good for me, but for some reason, I stayed with
this guy for about a year too long.
In terms of dating, I’ve counseled my friends: Respect yourself! Don’t stay with a guy who treats you
badly! You are not the problem
here!
I could say all of this because I’d lived it.
The strategy of the enemy is to not only keep us under his
foot, but then to lead us to believe things are our fault. It’s up to us to recognize who the
enemy is; until we do, we’ll never win the battle.
Lord, show me where this is happening in my life today.
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