Say NO to Domestic Violence!

Is it me or does it seem like domestic violence is getting worse? Today a co-worker told me about a tragic incident that happened yesterday involving one of her cousins. The result of the altercation left 2 people dead, one an innocent victim and the other the abuser. This is so sad and disturbing. The cycle of violence must cease. There are too many people losing their lives senselessly and there is so much heartache and pain that can be avoided.

Sometimes we have to look at the personal choices we make and see whether we are putting loved ones in danger. Abusers need help, but won't seek it. Victims sometimes feel that there is no way out or they're too embarrassed to seek assistance to escape the torture. I've witnessed too much hurt and pain resulting from domestic abuse and it is crippling. What will it take to live in peace within our own homes? How can the violence be stopped without innocent people getting hurt or killed? What can we do to avoid raising a new generation of abusers? My LORD, there is so much work to be done, but less work can be done when people seek you and find peace and comfort in your WORD!

Although we commemorate National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in October, this is an ongoing problem throughout the year. May we be mindful and wakeup to the poison and torture this type of abuse brings. It's grip is shredding too many families and this plague must stop! Please, for God's sake, let's put an end to this epidemic.