Living In Victory Rather Than As A Victim

 A person with a victim mentality has learned to focus on suffering while trying to avoid more at any cost.  Some isolate and live behind high walls.  They complain and blame and are easily angered.  Some bury their feelings, opinions and desires and just do what they are told, believing they are powerless. They believe that life can only improve if someone else fixes what is wrong. 

 God promises that regardless of what has happened to us, we can have victory over it by trusting Him and following His direction.  God also assures us that nothing in heaven or on earth can separate us from His love.

While our specific experience of pain might not be mentioned in the above verses, the intent of the writer is to tell us that whatever injustice and trouble we have suffered, God’s word remains true in our situation.  God promises us that we can live victoriously.  We don’t need to just survive and cope with what life has handed us.  Our future has not been stolen by the abusive person in our past.  God wants to pour out His grace upon us and give us new life.  Are we willing to let go of the old and embrace the new?

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, help me to let go of the insanity of my past that continues to fill my heart and mind.  Help me to embrace your love and healing.  Fill me with your grace and teach me how to live well and establish healthy relationships. Amen

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