Let me feel Your goodness and mercy, and grant many days to my life.Īnd I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. My cup runneth over with the goodness of friends who care for me. My cup runneth over with love for Tré and the baby who is not yet even born. Yes, You have given me much to be thankful for. Anoint my head, Lord Jesus anoint my head. Please let Your oil of gladness flow over me. It is broken and bruised and weary and sad. Your table is my protection, keeping me safe, keeping me alive so I can care for Tré and protect my unborn child. Is Nate my enemy, Lord? Or is Nate tormented and controlled by my real enemy? Your table is my provision, even when I am in captivity and surrounded by betrayal, lies, deceit, violence, anger, and abuse. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. You are with me every moment, with every breath. How do I walk through it?įor Thou art with me Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. I feel as though I am right in the center of death’s dark, shadowed valley. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.īut I am afraid. I know there is a path of righteousness for me even in this situation. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. My spirit is alive and filled with You, but my flesh is totally spent, and my soul cries out in despair. Please bring me to still, peaceful waters. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. My prayers from Psalm 23 went something like this: I meditated on Scripture as if my life depended on it. I asked God to protect Tré and help him to forget the horrible things he’d heard and seen. I cried out to God and prayed for protection and strength. It felt like ice water was running through my veins. I believed he would kill me if I tried to go. He told me if I tried to leave him, he would kill me. Whatever change he had made was totally erased, and I didn’t have the strength to live with him anymore. One night, I told Nate I was leaving him. There are many resources out there, filled with people who are willing to help. Next, I would advise her to reach out to someone she trusts and begin the task of formulating an exit plan. I would first tell her that God has not deserted her. What do you have to say to the woman who feels helpless and trapped in an abusive relationship? There are many variables, such as children along with financial issues and housing, which come into play when you’re planning an exit strategy. Many times, victims of abuse are perceived as weak and unable to walk away. But I always trusted God and knew He would show me what to do and who I could depend on.ĭo you think there is a stigma around domestic violence victims? Trust does not come easy, not for a victim of abuse. I lived in his community and was surrounded by those who needed him to succeed. My husband, Nate Newton, was a famous NFL football player. Support was not easy to find in my particular circumstance. God is there for them and there is a way out.ĭid you feel any support from the outsiders you confided in? Now that it’s complete, I hope the book challenges others to help those who are in an abusive situations and I pray it inspires the victims of abuse never to give up. There are a few very special people in my community who encouraged me to step out and write Silent Cry. Your new book, Silent Cry, shares your very personal journey of leaving an abusive marriage. It’s fairly common to see abuse move through the generations in families. It’s no surprise I ended up married to someone who abused me. Sadly, I grew up thinking domestic abuse was a part of our family norm. How has domestic abuse been a part of your life? A gripping story throughout, Silent Cry is a testament to Dorothy’s strength, will to live, and the peace that comes with hope in the God who sees and hears your tears - even when no one else does. Editor’s Note: Dorothy Newton was married to Dallas Cowboy football superstar Nate Newton, who abused and threatened her until Dorothy found that the only way she would be truly rescued was through a relationship with Christ.
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