God says to you
My daughter
I know what you are concealing under the make –up
The happy attitude you are portraying
Is it really how you are feeling?
I know the things you are trying to hide
Take off the mask and come to me
I saw the violence perpetrated against you
I heard you cry
I know the insults you have borne
Yet the next morning you wore a smile
And
You used make-up to cover that black-eye
A long sleeve to cover the bruised arm
Someone asked– Are you fine?
You said yes with a broad smile
While you are screaming and devastated on the inside
My child, I counsel you to get help
Do not stay in an abusive relationship
My daughter, this is not the life I want for you
Where you are abused and feel used
These are not the plans I have for you
I watched you in your mother’s womb as you were being formed
Yes I knew you before you were conceived, or even born
You are so precious to me

The secret you have kept
The shame you have felt
I know it
A woman forced against her will
Lift up your head and come to me
Let me touch you
Hear my words
My word will bring healing to your soul
You are so special to me

Come live under my shadow
I am your Refuge
I love you
Come experience my love
Abused, rejected woman
You are loved
Come to me quickly
Call my name, Jesus
I love you
This truth will transform your life
If you only believe
That I genuinely love
I know how to love, care, heal and protect a woman
For I formed and fashioned you

By Tesse Wilson
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In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

All good gifts come from the Lord. Tesse is happy to be gifted by the Lord to write. It is her prayer that her writings will bless, encourage and inspire others. Thank God for his Spirit who gives inspiration and his grace which enables her.