EXHIBITION #4: THE CRY 'IN COLOUR'
PAINTING # 28: WHY?
“And He (God) said, What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries unto me from the ground.” - Genesis 4:10.
'Why?' by Alton Felix. 2020. Acrylic on stone
Artist's Commentary:
Why do you continue to rape, abuse and murder us? I wanted to live! I wanted to celebrate my daughter’s Sweet Sixteenth birthday, and to dance with my son on his wedding day. Why was I the object of your lust, and evil desires?
Why were there little or no safe spaces for me to walk the streets and travel back to my home? Why? Why couldn't I even find a safe haven in my own house? Why did you beat me with your fists when those same hands once embraced me with a kiss, and made me feel safe? Didn’t you know that my voice was my God-given strength?
Why wasn't I allowed to accomplish my dreams? Why didn't you let me finish my race for God instead of tripping me up with your heinous crime? Why wasn't I allowed to breathe for as long as I wanted the same air that you breathe? I wanted to freely live my life to the fullest! I wanted to enjoy the fruits of my labour after many sacrifices were made for me to achieve my goals.
Why didn't you love me enough to respect me when I screamed, "Stop!"? Answer me!
Now, like so many before me, the voice of my blood cries unto God for justice from the ground. Why me, Lord?
Be blessed.
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Posted: 07/02/21
PRAYER
Heavenly Father,
Help us! The forces of darkness continue to stalk this land and prey upon our women with impunity. The spirits of rape and murder continue to run rampant and destroy the precious lives of our young girls and women. Lord, help us! The spirit of lust has a stronghold over the minds of our men whereby our women and girls are the constant objects of their evil desires. Our homes have become battlegrounds for domestic violence, sexual and other types of abuse. Lord, help us!
There seem to be little or no safe public spaces anymore for our women and girls. Lord, protect them in their ‘going-outs’ and ‘coming-ins. Help those in authority to make the safety and security of our women and girls their highest priority. Give them fresh ideas and the wisdom and courage that are needed for this herculean task.
O God, let You Mighty hand move swiftly to execute judgement against those who plan violence and who engage in brutal acts against our women and girls. Expose their wicked deeds and let their plans come to naught. Let there be no rest until these evils spirts of lust, rape, murder, sexual and domestic violence are destroyed over this land. Let Your fire, O Lord, purify the hearts of evil men , and let Your Holy Spirit convict them to turn from their wicked ways. Thank You for Your Divine help in rescuing us from this scourge. In Jesus' mighty name, I pray. Amen.
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MEMORY VERSE
“And He (God) said, What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries unto me from the ground.” - Genesis 4:10.
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