I read this morning a young woman’s blog about abuse victims. Her Gravatar picture shows a smiling very attractive young woman along with this statement. “I am a Christian, a survivor of abuse and a voice for the victims.”
Her personal story of the pain and suffering she endured from her abusers is not the subject of this post. Instead it is about her wisdom of the path she has chosen to lift her spirits to help heal both herself and other victims of abuse.
She somehow overcame deep fears and anxieties on her path of healing along with benevolent counsel to help her become the strong survivor she obviously has turned out to be. Because she states she is a Christian, I believe she has also received a numinous touch in response to someone’s prayer.
I surmised in the following novel excerpts how King Solomon reacted in benevolence to the Queen of Sheba. His proverbial advice may hopefully, in a small way be relevant to this blogger and to wish her well in writing her novel. My novel is a contemporary application of a story form to promote understanding of proverbs and ancient wise sayings in relation to our modern times.
Benevolence
My reply seemed to surprise at first and the slowly calm Bilqis. Her composure noticeably returned as she silently reflected upon my answer. Good words will help cheer up someone anxious or depressed. To remain silent when a friend is anxious or depressed, and castigates himself or herself, is a flaw on a man with no perception or benevolence. Anxiety in a man’s mind depresses him, but a good word cheers him up. (Proverb 12:25)
Talking About to Help Lift Spirits
Before we parted, I looked upon her now calm face, absent of the frowns that I had observed a short while ago. Talking about herself seemed to help relieve the anxieties within her. A person’s face will reflect the condition of their inner spirit. Inner happiness makes the face serene, but the spirit is broken by mental suffering. (Proverb 15:13)
Friends
“Other types of friends can be an acquaintance who thinks well about you, that you are on good terms with, an ally that is not an enemy, or an advocate or supporter of your cause. All types of friends learn from each other and different outlooks and views sharpen each other’s minds. A mind is sharpened by thoughts of friends same as a tool sharpens a blade into a razor.” Iron is sharpened on iron; a man sharpened the wits of his friend. (Proverb 27:17)
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Reblogged this on Jessie Jeanine and commented:
Another person has written about me again today, but this time it made me fall to my knees in tears and prayer. Am I being overly dramatic or exaggerating… no, I assure you I’m not. Hearing how my story affects other people, affects me too, and is a reason for doing this. Believe it or not, it is just as healing for me (if not more so) as it is for you. I am overwhelmed, excited and amazed with how God works!
I am deeply touched and moved by this bloggers post, as I continue to be by everyone’s encouragement and support. I believe it is further confirmation and an answer to prayer as I’ve struggled more than ever about whether or not this is something I should continue to do… should I continue to tell my story… Thank you so much “Rudy U Martinka” for reminding me in a most powerful way, why I am doing this and how God is using all that has happened for the greater good.
My story is your story friends, just as much as it is His. May I never forget those things which are most important by continuing to trust and yield to His direction and purpose, instead of my own. Much love from a grateful heart!
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I believe I experienced a similar reaction of joy to a comment made by a fellow blogger..
I expressed my thoughts in my post King Solomon and a Jungle Made My Dream Come True.
However,,my dream is insignificant in scope compared to your mission..
Regards and good will blogging.
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What a wonderful use of the Proverbs!
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Thank you.
Regards and good will blogging
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Wisdom is a joy that never loses its living treasured essence! Wonderful message!
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I wish the subject of wisdom would be emphasized more in teaching our children.
Regards and good will blogging.
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