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Greetings Child Advocates, Ministers, and others.
I normally send emails out to the campaign group concealing the identities of the individuals
in this group. But sometimes, you don't realize I am also sending them to other people such as some of my family members.
My sisters for instance, who both are firm believers in prayer, and one of my sister's husbands is a minister.
I also have a brother who is a minister. And a good friend of the family, who's ministry is linked to my web site is
also on this list. And my pastor is on this prayer request email as well.
We have many members who are in desperate need of our spiritual support
and prayers. And I believe this entire group is strong spiritually, and
I have been feeling a slowly but progressive bond between this group for a long time now. I believe that God is at the
center of, and the foundation of this campaign. And your commitment to prayer, belief in the almighty God, and his power
of intervention, collectively will make a difference.
There are several members of this group who are victims of child abuse, some who are
currently still experiencing abuse. This is an outrage and totally unacceptable. To hurt a child
in any way not only cuts to the core of my soul, but God is saddened as well by this kind of behavior. There are many
forms of abuse, and some are as follows:
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SEXUAL ABUSE: Sexual
molestation, incest, or any sexual contact with a child in any shape, form or fashion is despicable behavior, and there are
no excuses for this kind of behavior. To touch a child in a sexual manner is horrific within it's self, and full sexual
violation is beyond my understanding, and is a crime and sign of a person who has no regard for God, people or children.
It is ungodly to commit any such acts of violation against an innocent child.
- PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE: Although not physically invasive, has such a significant
and profound impact on a child that can mould a child into an abusive adult. We call this the chain or cycle of
abuse. It continues on from generation to generation, until there is intervention, or a victim who is unwilling to continue
this cycle by recognizing it's degrading nature, and psychological torture on the victims. This is probably one of the
most wide-spread forms of abuse in our society. Although there are no physical scars left by the perpetrator,
there are numerous emotional scars that stays with the victims for life. Many of the victims of psychological abuse
turn their pent up anger and frustrations either inward or outward. If they turn the emotional traumas inward, they
become self-mutilators, or cutters, they experience a very low self-esteem, they fail in many aspects in life, and many commit
suicide. So don't think that words cannot hurt someone. A child deserves to be treated with tender loving care,
and given the attention her or she deserves.
- Psychological or emotional abuse can also cause direct physical harm over time.
Stress levels and guilt can be elevated to the extent that it causes damage to the heart, brain, etc. The damage is
more subtle, yet is very real.
- NEGLECT can fall under psychological or physical abuse, or both. By neglecting
a child's needs; assurance, love, your devotion and time, failing to place the child in the center of your world instead of
a person who feels they are in the way of your social life, and comes second to your selfish activities, jobs or relationships
are psychologically and emotionally damaged.
- Imagine a world where the people in your life are all doing their own things, and constantly lock
you in your room, ignore you, fail to provide any form of reassurance, companionship, closeness, interactions, or show through
their actions that they have no regards for you needs, and shut you out. How would you feel.
- A child is not an object to be set aside, and given attention only on occasion. A child
should be the very center of your world and life, and the most important person in your life. Also, when a child comes
to you, their parent or guardian and reports to you that someone has violated them in any way, and you fail to believe them,
embrace them, or stand up for them, then this is neglect. If your child reports to you that he or she has been abused
or violated in any way; you need ensure them that you believe them, and take action to protect them, at any and all
costs.
- NEGLECT can be deprivation of food, shelter, clothing, education, medical attention,
safety (a safe environment), etc.
- PHYSICAL ABUSE: An on going and just as serious form of abuse as any.
Many times a child is physically abuse by parents with anger issues, and do not know how to contain their anger, and as a
result they take it out on their children. Again, I firmly believe that parents who do not have a close relationship
with God, are more apt to allow these angers to target their children.
- We all face many stresses and tragic situations in our lives, and in so many cases, for instance,
instead of handling work related stresses or financial stresses through professional and constructive means, they allow these
stresses to build up, and ultimately take their angers and frustrations out on the easiest and most innocent targets, their
children. It is sad that our society faces a dilemma of social expectations, and still many unpleasant, and even abusive
work environments.
- There are NO excuses for abusing a child in any form. And one aspect we often see with physical
abuse is that it continues, like other abuses, through adolescence, and even to adulthood. Some children grow up in
environments where abusive parents become more abuse as the child grows older. And some parents do not know how to deal
with their children growing up to be young men and women.
- They may view expressions of individuality and independence as rebellion and as a threat to them.
Many children grow up only to defy what their parents think they should be, or are disappointed because their children are
not what their parents wanted them to be. But we must realize, that if we raise our children in a home centered around
God, and teach them, and show them by our examples to have values and to believe in themselves; then the chances of the child
straying from these values are minimal. Some may stray, but will come back to their convictions.
- It is sad to read about, and to see on television so many cases of children being abused in so
many ways. And the word that comes to mind to describe the parents who abuse their children is "selfish." Just
totally self-centered, controlling, and are threatened by their child growing up to adult-hood. We are supposed to raise
our children to believe in God, righteousness, moral values, independence and to expect them to become adults, and do all
that we can to prepare them for adult-hood.
- Are you doing the things that are designed to prepare your child to be independent, confident,
and to put God in the center of their lives? Or are you desperately attempting to continue to control your child,
and if he or she doesn't live up to your selfish expectations, taking your anger out on them?
- A family is an institution; created by God, and the parents have the responsibility to ensure
that they live the exemplary lives, not to be a dictator and live by the rule "do as I say, not as I do."
This campaign is structured with these concepts:
- God is first and foremost in our lives, and the center and foundation of our families, communities,
and churches.
- I believe that the Church is the pillar of the community, and is to set the example for the families
of the community of righteousness, and teaching family values. I believe that the Church should also be the out-reach
of the community, knowing what is going on in the community, helping those in needs, and providing the spiritual leadership
and needs of the communities.
- This campaign, as I have said many times before was born by the commission of the Almighty
God, for me to reach out to our communities, at home, across the nation and around the world in order to provide
protection for our children, and to educate our communities of the magnitude and realization of child abuse.
- To provide resources, contacts, and personal counseling, from God's Word, to those of you who
are in need. I have professed to you on several occasions that I am a minister, and that this campaign is part
of my ministry. As many of you know, I do face some debilitating conditions; but I have faith that God will
provide for this ministry and campaign. And Cheryl's recent commitment to help raise funds to keep this campaign alive
is one of the many answers to my prayers for the support of this ministry. Without her bold steps, donation and commitments,
I would soon have lost the internet access, as well as our web site. God is moving in this campaign. And we each
have a role in this campaign. Cheryl has also committed to become an associate, or assistant and co-administrator for
this campaign. This is a much needed function to keep this campaign alive.
- As I stated, each of you have a vital role in this campaign, and I understand that some of you are here for support and guidance, which I am working hard to provide.
But with the help of others, we will overcome any obstacles that may allow any one to fall through the cracks. I am
still working on the case folders for each of you, and plan to get to know you each on a more personal basis. It is
only because of my struggles that I have not yet accomplished this.
- PRAYER: This is a major part of this campaign. I accept prayer requests,
and am working, again, to ensure that no one is forgotten. This is the main reason I am forwarding this to my pastor;
S.T., and to brother Aaron of Fresh Fire ministries. You can link to his site on my web site, and enter your prayer
requests there as well.
- Soon I will have a prayer request page on my web site, as soon as I can get this set up.
In the mean time, please email me with your prayer requests, and I will forward all requests to the group, and to the ministers
I have mentioned.
This brings me to the prayer request by one of our members. And this is the kind of thing that really saddens me, the fact that our system allows children who are
victims of abuse, to return to abusive parents. This is an outrage, and our society has the power to
change this. How the system can allow this is beyond my comprehension. I am not saying that all of our children's
services are this way, but you would be surprised at the number of them that are.
With no regard for the child's safety or protection, many officials in these positions are there
to bring home a pay check. And their lack of concern for a child, who has been proven to be abused, and is allowed to
return to the abusive party is unacceptable. So part of this campaign is to demand reform to our CPS.
We are going to build an army, strong and one that cannot be ignored. We are going to go to any and all lengths to ensure
the protection of our children, and demand that those who hold these positions of authority, who knowingly allows children
to be put in a situation of abuse, to be removed from office, and to answer to us, the people, for their failure to protect
our children.
This sweet lady, a fine member of this campaign has a grandchild who has been put in harms way
by our corrupted system, but she has good news to share, and without revealing her identify, we are going to pray that God
will intervene, and the system does the right thing to protect this child. I have edited her email to conceal her identity.
My daughter, just got the news that the NH state supreme court is going to
hear
her case.
*******, the ex has a new attorney but I think his girlfriend he lives with is
working for the
new atty.
The other atty claims he owes her too much money.
*****'s atty actually gave up private practc except
for *****'s case and
went into being a prosecutor because he was so bothered with the way the
courts have treated
***** and *****.
Please please pray for us. This is so important and we know
he is still
hurting *****.
Thank you,
This is a reply to my email to her that I would ask the group for prayers. This is so critical
people, and I ask you to pray in sincerity, and even to fast for one day:
Thank you. Without revealing name please ask tell them
a mother of little
girl who is forced to go with her abusive father just
heard that her state
supreme court is going to hear the case and ask them to please pray for
a
positive outcome for the child. This could impact lots of cases in the
future too.
This grandmother has a terminal illness, and she
is very ill. We need to pray for her as well!
Our Bible holds the answers to our lives.
What the Bible says:
Luke 17:2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and
he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
Matthew 9:2 And, behold, they brought to him a man
sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son,
be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins;
for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil
Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever
ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Matthew
26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit
indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Mark 9:29 And he said unto them, This
kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
Please continue to participate in this campaign, and if you are searching for your place in this
campaign, let me know.
If you are in need of counseling and prayer, and I have not followed up, please email me,
and mark URGENT, in the subject.
God bless All. We will make a difference.
REMEMBER: ONE ABUSED CHILD IS ONE TOO MANY!
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