Overcoming A Victim Mentality (1)
Monday February 20, 2017
A victim is a person who has been abused, hurt, or oppressed, and is without the needed knowledge or power to change their circumstances. An event or series of events may result in that person believing that they are so marred, they are unable to take responsibility for their own life. They blame others for their inability to handle issues they are facing today. In their minds, they live as if they are still under the influence of the abuser.
God knows and God cares about everything we have experienced. In love, God invites all who have been victimized to rest in His protection and receive healing.
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30 NIV)
The victim mentality is quite widespread in our society and particularly in the world of addiction and recovery. Even though each person desires and needs intimacy, people with a victim mentality struggle to form emotional intimacy in healthy relationships. When their neediness causes a relationship to break down, they feel like they have been victimized again. Their unresolved offences, grief, and bitterness continually sabotages their life and relationships. They choose to believe that no one truly understands their situation, and no one really cares.
The good news is that God is aware that none of us can face these fearful injustices on our own. God’s desire is that we trust His power to help overcome the wrongs of our past. The acceptance of His love, will bring healing to our body, mind and soul as we turn our will and our life over to His care.
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 John 4:4, 1 Peter 5:7 NIV)
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, We come close to you today with our heavy burdens. Teach us how to live as overcomers rather than as victims. AMEN
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