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Alive: Lent Devotionals

DAY 43 OF 47

Alive: In the darkness

I often get asked how I keep doing what I’m doing in the face of the stories I hear of women being abused by their husbands and partners. What I hear is horrific, sometimes barbaric, always diminishing the survivors of abuse.

With each story of abuse, however, there is a counter-story of hope and love. This comes in the form of Christians reaching out to provide unconditional support, to walk alongside the survivor to bring healing, justice and hope for the future.

Personally, this is about discipleship and obedience to God’s calling. When I co-founded Restored in 2010, I had lamented to God about the situation, and I heard God challenge me to step up and out of my comfort zone to do something.

In the darkness, it is us that brings the light, love and hope, but only if we are prepared to step out of our comfort zones and follow God’s will for us.

Prayer:

Dear Lord Jesus,

When the darkness closes in, may I see Your light of love shining through and showing the way forward. Grant me the courage to bring Your light and love to those in need. Amen.

Author: Mandy Marshall, Restored

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Alive: Lent Devotionals

These Lent devotionals will take you on a journey to discover the abundant life that Jesus offers. The world is full of noise and distraction – bright lights that lead us away from the depth of life, keeping us in the shallows. The kingdom of heaven – the kingdom of life and love and joy – is closer than we think. Let us grasp it with both hands.

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