JESUS HEALS:
The walk of a domestic violence victim is long and difficult, with each step carefully placed for the sole purpose of survival. Its path can be crooked, full of fear, with monsters and wild animals you've encountered before, continually waiting on the wayside to maul you.

But walking the path is even more long and hard when you do it alone. The deep and gaping wounds you've received from all the past times you've been mauled cannot be covered with dime-store bandages. They'll only serve to temporarily cover the wounds, and these bandages will soon be overcome. The only true, permanent way of having those wounds completely covered so they can heal is through the love of Jesus Christ Who accepts you "as-is". He is waiting to take you in His arms and hold you and comfort you. He understands abuse and betrayal. He, Himself, was horrifically abused, and He, too, was betrayed by one whom He considered family. He has wept each and every time you have wept. He loves you and cares for you, your children and your safety.

JESUS HEALS • JESUS DELIVERS • JESUS SAVES

You did it! We are so proud of you. That wasn't so hard, was it? You've already proven how brave you really are for contending with abuse and facing those monsters and wild animals. You may still have to walk that dark path, but you now have "The Good Shepherd" who will lead you and take each step with you, side-by-side, shining His light and dispelling the darkness. By His leading and guidance, you will overcome each circumstance and every trial that will come your way. Sometimes, Jesus may have to carry you, but each and every time, you'll come through victorious... through Him.

JESUS SAVES:
Yes, God loves you, but has anyone told you that He has a wonderful plan for your life? Furthermore, if you were to leave this world this very second, do you know for sure, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you would go directly to Heaven?

Let me quickly share with you what the Holy Bible says. "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" and "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." The Bible also says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved". And you're a "whosoever", right? Of course you are. All of us are. So, if you have not yet received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, I pray you will do so today. Tomorrow may be too late.

If you would like to receive the gift that God has for you today, then all you need to do is say and mean this simple yet critical prayer:

PRAYER OF SALVATION

JESUS DELIVERS:
The constant fear and haze of confusion that you have had to struggle with is enough to throw anyone into a state of hopelessness. As you find yourself spiraling deeper into the dark pit of helplessness, Jesus Christ is there, arm outstretched and reaching down to deliver you out of the darkness. Trust Him. Grab hold! And get ready to enter into His light and experience His love and comfort.

Because of Jesus' faithfulness, you can be freed from the bondages of abuse, pain, sorrow and fear--all of those monsters and wild animals who have attacked you and held you captive, controlling your life and thought process. He is your hope! And now He can be your Savior. He's the one who loved you so much that He gave His life for YOU. That's right! It was YOU that He had in mind when He hung upon that cross over 2000 years ago and shed every drop of blood in His body. He is the Lamb of God. The Messiah! Today you can be free at last. "Whom the Son has set free is free indeed." Just call upon Him right now. He's standing there waiting for you with open arms, holding the key that will unlock your prison door.

"beauty for ashes...oil of joy." ISA. 61:3

24 Hr. Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-7233
Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873 (VOICE) 1-800-453-5145 (TTY)
Oasis of Peace Ministry Hotline Jacksonville & Vicinity:   904-821-0709
Putnam & St. Johns County:  904-347-5657 (After Hours)
All other areas: 1-888-821-0709