Letter to A Lovely

Below is a message that I sent to my friend today after talking to her at the pool.



Hey Girl,
I don't know how many people you have told what you told me today at the pool, but I've been praying for you throughout today and I really want to tell you that "it's not your fault." You are not to blame for his actions, for his refusal to respect your wishes. Although there may have been unwise decisions prior to and after what happened in the shower this summer, it is not your fault. It is so easy to believe the lie that we are damaged goods after that barrier is broken, but don't believe it. It is so hard to push that lie away, but just remember that it is a lie. The truth is, you are lovable and someday a man will come along who respects your wish to stay pure and respects you when you say "no." You deserve that, a man who wants to treat you how you deserve to be treated, even if it means denying himself. There is no excuse for not listening to your "no," there is no excuse for trying to persuade you to do something he knew that you didn't to do. It is not your fault. We all fall prey to Satan's lies. But God loves us, even when we are broken and feel like we have done everything wrong. We are His beloved. You are His beloved. Even when there is not man in your life reminding you that you are loved, You Are His Beloved.
Love,
Amy


P.S.
I hope you don't feel like I just got super cheesey. I just feel really passionately about this subject because of my family's history. Please remember that you are not alone.