Her parents wished, prayed and dreamed for the day she would arrive into this world. She was their precious child and they were so proud. So proud. They raised her, taught her and hoped that she would make a difference in this world. As parents, we all want this for our children.
But there was this problem.
You see, her world didn't want to love her and accept her like her Creator and parents did. Her peers became critical and harsh. High school, which is tough for anyone(...even if you have tons of friends), chose not to befriend her but to ridicule and taunt her. This precious child cried each day, hoping that either she would get sick or perhaps this would be the day, the teasing would stop. It never did.
If she defended herself, it got worse.
If she ignored them, she felt defenseless.
The wounds cut deep.
Too deep.
In fact, the wounds became scars.
Real scars.
Though God made her beautiful, hurtful people around her, drove her to go 'under the knife'. The pain went deep! Life altering...
Sadly, as years have past, she isn't teased anymore, but she is reminded daily of this pain. The mirror still shows the scars. Though no one has ever apologized to her, she has forgiven...but it's not forgotten. Perhaps ironically, the 'bullies' now are raising daughters of their own. They are such proud parents who love their children and only desire God's love and blessings in their lives.
My prayer is that their adorable girls will not become taunted like this precious daughter was years ago.
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 1:1-2
4 comments:
Wow, that's harsh. What a sad situation.
What a good reminder to show forth the character of God. Jesus said, "By this shall all men know you are my disicples, in that you have love one for another." May we shall for the reality of Jesus in our life by our love. Poignant post.
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That's just the saddest thing. You know I went to a seminar called Mean Girls, and it was so eye opening. Sometimes we as parents, as teachers, as adults, don't realize the harm that is happening between our precious little girls. Sigh, it's a harsh world out there, but I pray I can make a difference and keep my eyes and heart open to those hurting.
May God continue to work his healing and will in this young girl!
Thankfully, God forgives! As we raise our precious lil ones, we can pray that they will feel loved, beautiful and extend this Love to those around them!
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