SHINE
By: Susan Deborah Schiller
To see beyond a lifetime of abuse, is to know that you know that you know He loves you… and that comes from knowing His nature.
The adventure begins with resting in the nature of God and trusting Him to secure you to Himself. It's in Him that we find security, peace, joy, wisdom, love, a gentle and kind touch, and more.
Whether you are all alone or surrounded by eight children and a loving husband, the same "love cure" works in all situations, even extreme oppression, panic attacks, and anxiety.
The video below is one I have used in helping me to rest, in coaching my mind to think some better thoughts, and to receive my inheritance from Papa God…. Please have a listen, even if it means not finishing the rest of this post. 🙂
Our Inheritance: Truth prevails. Love wins. We overcome this wicked world's system!
It begins with resting in His arms. Looking into His eyes. And knowing that you know that you know you are held securely by His Love, His faithfulness, and His integrity. You can let go, because He is holding you.
The Son radiates God's own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command. When he had cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven. – Hebrews 1:3
He loves you because He loves you because He loves you. And no one can separate you from Him. (Romans 8:28)
- You might be experiencing deep grief – grief that is beyond bearing.
- You may be without resources, unable to drive, or without employment.
- You might be living with an abuser who is out to murder your spirit long before your body gives out.
- You may be in pain beyond the doctors' ability to cure, pain that is unbearable, when it hurts so bad you want to die.
I have been there, too, in all of those situations. You may measure your loss against mine and judge mine is either worse or better, but there is no such measuring rod in the Kingdom of God. The only measure is Love.
- ​If your pain goes deeper than mine, than His love goes deeper, still, for you.
- If your grief extends farther, then His love reaches that much farther for you.
- If your physical impairments are more than I've endured, than you will get that much more comfort and healing balm.
In ALL situations God's love overcomes ALL evil!
You might be wondering WHEN is God coming to your rescue. For me, He had to wait a long time, because I kept trying to rescue myself. I kept hoping other people would see my need and rescue me. I looked to God, I prayed, yes… But my fears were like a riptide that kept dragging me under the raging sea.
The reality is, most Christians today do not understand the level of abuse you have experienced. They really don't know what to do, and the church system calls Evil good, and Good evil. It's a very twisted time we live in. So for now, we have to become Champions for each other, and I hope this little post may help in some small way!
Like most of us, I was always busy concocting a possible rescue. I was exhausted just trying to survive. Every day was a battle of keeping my head above water, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially.
Those of us who have been abused by sociopaths are neurologically impaired. We are emotionally exhausted. We are spiritually oppressed and mentally depressed. We aren't designed to bear this type of abuse!
Surviving hurts. It's a living nightmare!
Nevertheless, He has an escape route for you. It's right where you are at. All it takes is boldness and courage, which He will give you. It takes a choice … look for that ray of light!
Darkness wins sometimes, but it's only a temporary loss. Do you want your enemy to win? The one who wishes to take you out? He'd so much prefer if you would just take your own life, if you would just lay down and die! Oh yes, for then you would be blamed.
So you might think if you are permanently gone, "They'll miss me then. They'll realize they loved me then." But no, if they are not with you right now, what makes you think your death will cause them to turn their face toward you? Maybe for a moment, but where there is no love, there is no love, period.
Do you really think death will relieve your suffering? Death is not the source of life. Life comes from Life. Life is in the blood of Jesus – the only death that matters. There is a reason for this trial, and perhaps it's to give you MORE LIFE!
Have you, perhaps, been praying that God would use you in a Big Way? Big trials are the preparation. Maybe He's answering your prayers, Sweet One! I see that growing sword of Truth in your hand! I see that strong Shield and that amazing quiver of arrows.
You are a SEER! You have been seeing this battle in the spirit realm for a long time now. This is no time to lay down and die. This is your time to SHINE!
We defeat this wicked world's system by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony.
They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. – Revelation 12:11
There is a damn, good reason you are here! Are you a witness to this great evil? Then you have a testimony of love winning, or the POTENTIAL testimony of love winning. Are you bloody from the battle? Have you been mortally wounded? Have they ripped and shredded your soul? Then you've got martyr's blood and an overcomer's testimony in the making.
You are being made into a Champion, if you allow it. The particular giant you are facing today, whether it's spiritual abuse, domestic violence, sociopathy and narcissism, physical infirmity, depression … whatever giant(s) are in your territory, is the enemy you are designed to defeat!
This is your territory to take control over. This is your baby. This is where you SHINE!
This is a cold, dark world. The best we can hope for is to search for that little ray of Light and focus on it. Each of us has the capability to SHINE in the darkness.
Whatever you need will be given to you. The only thing you have to give is your will, your choice. You need to decide to RISE UP, to become a Champion. That's when deliverance comes.
Help is on the way. I know you feel too weak right now to rise up. I know you are done, finished, ready to go Home. I completely understand, at least from the perspective that I, too, have felt that way so many times.
But I ask you to consider the sparrows. Your eyes is on them – the voiceless, the harrassed, the ones who are always chased away. Will you finish your course, if only for them?
The blood of the martyrs runs through your spiritual veins. That's one reason you care so much for justice. You are one who runs to the battle.
Stay the course. Finish your race. Rise up.
I'm not very comforting today, I know… But I know I am speaking the Truth, and I hope is coming across in Love. Truth and Love must always walk together.
I love you, dear heart.
With all my love,
Sue
Susan Schiller knows how it feels to lose everything: marriage and family, church and reputation, finances and businesses, and more. Susan's upcoming, interactive memoir, "On the Way Home," tells the story of how she came to be known as "the most abused woman" her counselors had yet met and how she learned to navigate her way out of hell to a rich and satisfying life. In her lifetime, Susan has served in duties ranging from home school mom – to pastor – to full-time deliverance minister – and to Midwest regional prayer coordinator for a large international ministry. These days you can usually find Susan soaking in her favorite hot springs pool, reading a book (or several), blogging, baking bread, or hanging out with her family and friends. You can pre-order a free copy of Susan's upcoming book, "On the Way Home" by registering here.
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Please pray for me i have no one in my life to help me go through this and i homeschool and have 4 kids and husbad changed after rth baby and its been a spitutual hell not many understand this. I need prayer and love.
Sue,
As I read this post my heart beats faster in anticipation of the victories that are coming — far beyond what we ever hoped for or imagined — simply because we choose to step into the anointing God has prepared for us; to RISE UP and take back what the enemy has stolen and even beyond that, to spoil the enemy's camp and take back what he has taken from others! No longer on the defensive, I am taking an offensive position and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against me! Awesome truth, Susan. Keep it coming!
Joyce, I felt your spirit and God’s Spirit in reading your words here…Â
We are not alone either… others are joining us. They may be wounded right now, but God’s pouring His healing oil into those wounds and raising them up. If you are reading this today, please know that Help is on the Way and your voice is needed!
Yes, let’s RISE UP!
Thank you, Joyce!