A Lament about Abuse<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.12″ src=”https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lament-by-an-Abuse.png” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.12″]<\/p>\n
God, where are you?
\nAbused,\u00a0molested, and nearly raped.<\/p>\n
I was rejected,
\nBetrayed by men and friends.<\/p>\n
I attempted suicide,
\nIn the midst of pains by individuals and family.<\/p>\n
I experienced miscarriage twice,
\nI grieved beyond words.<\/p>\n
When I see a pregnant woman or a baby, tears flow;
\nHow I wish my babies are with me, but they are gone.<\/p>\n
Why can some women just conceive and give birth easily?
\nGod, where are you?<\/p>\n
I have been kind,
\nYet they ill-treat me,
\nMay they have their lesson as a consequence of their sins.<\/p>\n
Save me, Lord!
\nTurn away the evil people!<\/p>\n
The Lord delivered me from darkness,
\nHe lifted me from the bottom of the pit.<\/p>\n
Because of what he has done on the Cross,
\nI see his amazing work of love and grace.<\/p>\n
He caused me to live again,
\nHe healed me and made me strong.<\/p>\n
He restored me as a happy wife and mother,
\nMy heart sings with gratitude every day.<\/p>\n
God, where are you?
\nHis presence and peace are here with me.<\/p>\n
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