Day 7: Commit for the Long Haul

Rape. Domestic Violence. Acid Burnings. Female Infanticide. Human Trafficking. Emotional Abuse. Sexual Harassment. Genital Mutilation.

These are just a few forms of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) that women and girls endure on a daily basis. But these assaults on the human spirit and sacred worth of women and girls will not have the last word.

As part of our commitment to ending SGBV, Sojourners is joining the creative forces of One Billion Rising — a global movement to end violence against women that features a day of action and solidarity on Valentine’s Day. Demonstrate your faithful love and support of women and girls by participating in our weeklong initiative of prayer and action leading up to V-Day. Follow along as we release daily opportunities for you to boldly put your faith into action for social justice. And know that you are not alone in this struggle for justice as we unite together across the world to #Rise4Revolution.

Day 7: Commit for the Long Haul

• Action: Continue to raise awareness and advocate for an end to sexual and gender-based violence. Stay informed. Remain in solidarity. And above all, pray without ceasing.
• Resources:
  • “A Disturbing Question and a Determined Conviction on the Treatment of Women”
  • “Fighting for Justice: A Commitment to Wait on the Lord”
  • Make Violence Against Women History (Prayer Calendar)
  • “The Biblical Imperative to Speak Out on Sexual Violence and Keep Our Churches Safe”
• Prayer: Steadfast God, you know the struggle to end violence against women is hard. May your Holy Spirit embolden us when we are tired, when we are weak, when we are scared, when we’ve fought too long and too hard, and when we’re ready to retire the fight completely. God, we need the wisdom of the old and the passion of the young. Do not abandon us. Walk with us, now and always. Amen. — Ryan Stewart, Sojourners’ Audience Engagement Associate