Beaten, stripped, raped, thrown off bus…the tale of a girl gang raped in Delhi

The nightmare began around 9 pm on the 16^th of December, when a 23 year old medical student and her male friend boarded a bus after watching a movie at a popular mall. It was reported that the girl and her friend were beaten with iron rods by the six men on the bus, after that she was raped repeatedly. Then she and her friend were both thrown off the moving bus an hour later.

This was the first news that went round, only to discover later at the hospital, that the girl’s intestine was out of place. The doctors felt the rapists may have put an object or instrument in her private part. It is however ironic that she was in a critical condition until her death at a hospital in Singapore.

Nilanjana Roy, a well-known Indian journalist and literary critic, wrote on her blog, “Don’t tell me her name; I don’t need to know it to cry for her.” Such was the brutal and terrible death the rape victim experienced.Another journalist asked a question: what is it about us that makes us so prone not just to rape but to gang rape?

Now people are calling for “instant justice” to avenge the death of the girl and to also strengthen the law against future rape cases. The punishment most people want for the rapists, are either; death penalty, chemical castration or jail term.

However, everyone has an idea of how justice should be done but will any of these options make a difference in the future? The answer depends on the outcome of this case and many others. While none of these options will bring the girl back to life, it is necessary for the right solution to be carefully chosen and implemented. Thankfully the rapists were identified and have been charged for murder.

BE GRATEFUL REGARDLESS!

BE GRATEFUL REGARDLESS!!

UMMM, yes I know the year is coming to an end and some of us are feeling a little peeved that things have not quite worked out as we planned. Some of us have also had the shock of our lives and others are reeling under the burden of a demotion instead of a promotion and are wondering; where is GOD ALMIGHTY in all of these? Some of us are ecstatic and amazingly happy at the turn of events because we know that where we are right now we really do not deserve to be there and we know that we are merely products of grace and GOD Almighty’s mercies and love.

Well the truth is where ever we find ourselves at this period of time we need to be happy regardless and we need to be glad despite all the odds and greatly rejoice if we are still standing and breathing considering all the hazards we daily face in our present world whether locally or internationally. We all must be grateful to our maker, king and redeemer who have chosen to spare our lives to see better and glorious days ahead.

 We have been spared to see better and more glorious days ahead and for as many as believe and trust in the living LORD we will partake of the good of the land in JESUS mighty name. Amen.

So I am going to give you 20 reasons why you should be amazingly happy now and for the rest of your life. Here we go:

1.        You are alive.

2.       You are well.

3.       You are sane.

4.       You are saved.

5.       You are kept by GOD ALMIGHTY.

6.       You can dress yourself.

7.       You can think for yourself and act by yourself.

8.       You can see and see well.

9.       You can read and write.

10.   You are blessed beyond the curse.

11.      You can eat.

12.    You can sleep and enjoy a good night rest without sedatives.

13.    You can hear.

14.     You are productive.

15.    You can speak.

16.    You are an asset and not a liability to your world.

17.     You can sing even if it is of key, who cares?

18.     You can dance.

19.    You can stand on you two feet, some people are bed ridden or in a stroke situation.

20.  You have the capacity to learn new ways, new skills so that you can get ahead in life, you are not hindered, limited or stagnant.

I can go on but I believe you get the picture. Life is not always about the big deals, big cars and big houses, a little trouble can cause serious damage and sometimes the little things that we take for granted mean a great deal and it is important that we recognize the place of gratitude for who we are and who GOD ALMIGHTY has been to us. If it had not been for the LORD who was on our side we would have been swallowed up and consumed by the adversary. So when next you feel down thinking your private jet has not yet arrived remember those who have no legs not to talk of a jet. And when you want to complain remember it really could have been worse and you are who you are only by the grace of GOD ALMIGHTY.

So instead of focusing on what you do not have and what you have not accomplished in the course of the year ponder, take stock and go on your knees grateful that you are richer, smarter, bigger, wiser and greater than most people in the world.  Also realize that you have all that you need and even if you need more all you need is within you or within grasp.

 So let’s spend this whole week in deep gratitude to our maker, our king our redeemer the lover of our souls and let’s not disdain this word and say here goes the preacher again preaching hope and gratitude, may I ask what else is there to preach?

If things are bad, it will get better. If things are good, it will get better, anyhow you win in JESUS mighty name. Amen.

Remember to be kind to the less privileged and to send a portion to ten and twenty.

Remember your aged parents and remember to continue to do good always.

Remain a huge blessing to your world.

YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO SHARE THIS TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS. WHO KNOWS IT MIGHT JUST BLESS SOMEONE OUT THERE!!

Shalom.

JESUS JOY AND PEACE.

Copyright @ VICTORIA PRAISE ABRAHAM. DECEMBER 5, 2012