Remote control your noisy world

Say good-bye to domestic violence and be assured, you live in a world filled with hope, though it may not look or sounds like it.

The globe is packed with "do this" and "do that", sexy ads and racy  scenes from broadcast networks and a direct connection straight to your phone. What about the radio stations and billboards that convey negative messages? Then, there are influences either from naysayers, daily stresses, and the abuser who didn't receive the memo to quit beating....who would believe hope exist?

I'm here to tell you HOPE is every where you look, believe and you will find it.

Peace with Jesus sounds too posh of a life in a noisy world, right? Wrong. He is right here and with us daily.

Truth is, domestic violence can be kicked off your radar- it takes necessary changes on your part in order to make it happen.

As I mentioned, you have a choice in which broadcasts stations you listen and with whom you hang around with, love interest included. Now, if he happens to be a bully, how do you encourage yourself and then, tell him to hit the road and leave you alone?

First, separate yourself from the abuser if possible. It's not unusual for the abuser to stalk the love interest whether she is a girlfriend, wife or no relation (he's just infatuated with you..or someone you know). It is a fact that 19.3 million women and 5.1 million men in the United States are stalked (www.ncadv.org). That's a big number for residing in the land of the free, home of the brave, right? We have choices every where we go; from ordering lunch to who we love and how we love them.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trust, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV)

Another option, filing a protective order- which is a lengthy process, but, in many cases, it works well. Get with your local police for instructions or check with the Family Safety Center.

Perhaps your support network- what does that look like for you? Friends you can trust, home church you can call upon, your circle of well established trustworthy friends who are loyal to you.

For me, it was my supporting networking that saw me through; I give God all the glory.

Remember, "Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse." (Proverbs 2:12)