God, I've been thinking a lot today. I know that my two prodigal daughters are adults. It has to be their choice to pursue a relationship with you. I understand that. I hope they return to the path you have planned for them, soon. But Lord, I just feel like there is something else you want me to do. I feel there should be a way for me to help other prodigal kids and their families. Maybe there is a kid out there who is ready to change. If I can help, Lord, put me in that child's path. Show me the one. Here I am Lord, send me.
I've tried to do this before. Tried to build a group of parents to pray together, support each other and our kids. But it has not worked out. If this is something you want me to do Lord, tell me. And I will try again. And with your help and guidance, I know I will succeed. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Phil. 4:13.
If you just want me to pray for these children, I can do that, Lord. But if there is more you have planned for me, let me know and I will do my best.
Today our daughter, Molly, told us she was going to marry her meth-cooker boyfriend. Lord, some would feel what I am going to ask you is wrong. But I am her Mama, and this breaks my heart. Please Lord, step in front of her and keep her from this. Lord, I pray a hedge of protection around my daughter, Molly. Lord, lead her away from the situation that she has allowed herself to be in. Open her eyes, and let her see the Truth. Let her see that the Devil is at work in her life, enticing her to stray. I know that sin is fun Lord. But let her see that she needs to change.
Thank you so much for all the ways you bless my family. Thank you Lord for letting us all be safe today. In all things I know we are to give thanks.
In Jesus' name I pray, Amen
I re-read this today and gave it some thought. Perhaps one reason you've not been able to build a community is because you're so closed off. There is no picture in your "About Me" section. We don't know your name, or where you live. It makes it much more difficult to connect if the other person holds others at arms' length.
ReplyDeleteMichele, Thanks so much for your comments! It means so much to me that you took time out of your busy day to give thought to me and my family. I thank you for that. I have tried to be anonymous to protect my children. I hope one day they are able to get themselves to a place where they will prefer others are unaware of their past life.
ReplyDeleteI do have another blog, and I have had someone show up at my home when I thought my personal life was seperate. We had a stalker show up at my daughter's work after the tornado, because my daughter was off facebook for a week. The stalker drove across three states to check on my daughter. So I guess I'm unsure how to take internet friends sometimes.
But everything you said is true. And one day either my daughters will get better, or I will grow stronger, and either way, we won't need this anonymousness. Thank you for your support!