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Never Leave You
by Hot, salty tears fell from her eyes as she put her trembling hand up to her bloody lip. The excruciating pain in her back reminded her of how she ended up tossed over the bed and on the floor. Her husband left in a screeching rage a few moment ago, headed for the local bar. He might return with flowers this time and offer his usual, humble apology. Shaking and broken in her spirit, she began to pray that God would help her. "Lord God, I am terrified to stay, and I am ashamed to leave. What will my family and church friends think? My husband is well-known in the community. He has a way of charming everyone he meets. I fear, no one will believe me, when I say that he hits me. How can I talk to anyone about this?" As she lay on the cold floor talking to God, she felt a calm presence come into the room. Then all she heard was a whispered sound by her ear, "Shhh. I will never leave you nor forsake you." She closed her eyes and allowed the soft tingling presence that seemed to touch her body envelope her in peace. It was then that she knew exactly what she had to do. Slowly, she stood and made her way to her bedroom closet. Her back still ached as she reached for the suitcase on the top shelf. She began to throw clothes into the suitcase without even folding them. She found her important papers in a desk drawer in the den. She was able to leave this time without looking back and without thoughts of coming back. She had a reassurance now that God would never leave her and He would be with her every step of the way as she rebuilt her life. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |