....He was there....

..there once was a girl....she didn't get the attention of her Dad.. he was far too busy to take the time to know her.. she was growing up ... she was longing for love and affection.
there was a man. He was a friend of the family. he was a frequent guest at the home. even when the parents were not there. He was a lot older than her, more than double her age.
He had a problem, but she did not know about that. She was naive and young. She was vulnerable. so in time, this man started to show interest and affection to the young girl.. she was flattered... he lured her to his place, he did things that scared her. he pressured her and violated her.  He made her feel guilty by telling her she was the only one that could help him overcome his problem. she feared for her innocence and her life.
But then, she got away. she told someone and she was safe from the man.
Looking back she knows that even then, when she didn't know about Him, He was there protecting her from the ultimate  harm that could have been inflicted on her.
He was keeping her safe. He healed her. the scars remain. 
as He was there and protected her from destruction, He still allowed her to be hurt .. today she can understand and help those that are dealing with similar things...bring the comfort she has found in Him to them. this is how He works. this is how much He cares. this is how He loves all that have been given to Him by the Father.
Come and find refuge in the shelter of His wings...you are not alone....