There are so many stories told

Of anger and abuse,

When harsh and angry words are said

And violence set loose.

The victims are both young and old

Yet pain is still the same.

Inflicted by the cowardly

Who never take the blame.

Sometimes their weapons are their words

They cut and bruise the soul.

While others use their fists and hands

A beating is their goal.

To those that suffer such abuse

My heart pours out to you.

I pray you’ll quickly find relief

And help to see you through.

I hope you know you’re not alone

And that it’s not your fault.

That there is help that you can trust

To make this evil halt.

And please remember God above

Who loves you tenderly,

And that he hears your every word

There’s nothing He’ll not see.

I know that you are greatly loved

So do all you can do,

And know that God is by your side

And that he does love YOU.