I heard Dr Elaine
Storkey speaking on the radio 4 church service this morning, and in her preach
she mentioned some of the many ways that women are abused in the world – FGM,
rape as a weapon of war, loss of rights, inequality of pay, domestic abuse,
forced marriage, etc.
Horrified, though of course this is not news. But it filled
my heart with gratitude to God for the wonderful men in my life. I have been so
blessed to have had a loving, gentle Dad, a loving, considerate and kind
husband, and loving, thoughtful sons. Thank you, God.
Then I prayed for those who have known only violence and
intimidation and fear from the men they have encountered.No wonder it’s so hard
for so many women to trust God, often portrayed as male (despite Biblical
descriptions revealing a God who transcends gender distinctions, encompassing
all of us).
He’s a good, good Father, who loves and sacrifices himself
for his creation. He draws near to the broken, and the crushed branch he will
not break. He is on the side of those who suffer injustice, violence and loss. He
carries the weak and draws the heart-broken into his loving embrace.
Praying that all those who suffer from current situations or
horrible memories will know the loving healing touch of Jesus and be encouraged.
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