I was reading the "A woman God can use" book and today, I learned lessons through the lady called Abigail. She was a wife or a mean and surly man. The chapter touches on abusive families. Particularly addressing to woman who are abused--verbally, physically or sexually.

Since this author is a speaker at various conferences and an author too, she has many stories to tell. And she writes about a real-life story of such a case happening even within a Christian family where the husband is a leader of the church. I was quite surprised at this. Yet, I know that I shouldn't be. Even Christians are human and is part of this fallen nature.

As I read, my heart goes out to this lady and to all the abused women out there. It just pains my heart to see, read and hear about it. I've read from various sources about such abuse cases. I know it's a reality. I know it's true. But I never read about it in such details and reading about the emotions the abused woman went through.

Actually, I never could understand the extent of these abuse. Even in my home, my parents never abuse each other verbally. Thank God for His grace and protection on us all these years. And so, when I read the book, I was so sad. When I closed the chapter, I just prayed, interceded for all the women who are victims of abuse. To save each one from the clutches of Satan and to find support in others. To stand up and confront the issue, to find value in God once again. And I prayed for all of our (myself & my girl friends) future. That God will protect us and in His grace, give us a family that is healthy. That our husbands will not be like Abigail's husband and will not be abusive in any form. May my prayers be answered according to His Will. Amen.