"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
I wanted to share this praise about my precious 15-year-old son. I have mentioned before we have never been close, by the past year my Beloved has turned that completely around.
Every single time he comes to visit, he confides in me and asks me my thoughts so much. Sometimes I slip up and offer advice without being asked, but I am able to apologize to him and let him know I'm sorry for giving it without being asked.
(I have a family member and some friends who always give advice and it's exhausting, but always agreeing, because it only causes them to talk more if I disagree)
My son has been so gracious and usually tells me, mom I actually want your opinion and hear what you think! Wow!
But my son's heart is wanting a young woman in his life, and he continues to meet all the wrong types. He's becoming discouraged in this, and I know that my Beloved Lord has already chosen him one and I am thanking Him that all these young women he likes, only for a week or two, my Love quickly shows him that this isn't the type of girl for my son.
All of this is such a huge reminder to me that my Beloved has changed things not just for me but for my son. Even though he no longer lives with me, I now have more of an impact on him. He can see the changes in me and he now wants to be around me. He's able to see the gentle and quiet spirit the Lord has put in me and he has told me he wants a wife that is kind and gentle and loves to be home so he can provide for her and his family!!! That is a change, for sure!! Because of my Beloved's work in me, my son can now see what it looks like to have a calm peaceful home, also how the Lord provides!! He's seen all of the financial crisis' I've been brought through and I am able to bring my Beloved Lord all the praise!
I am blessed beyond belief to watch my son grow into a young man, knowing what he wants to be and to be around, more and more. I get the honor of watching from the sidelines, bringing every concern to the only one who can truly turn things around.
How exciting!!!
Thank you precious Rasa, my 17 year old son doesn’t want to continue his studies while we were talking he made me understand that his father doesn’t want to hear a word about stopping his studies. I made him understand that his father is making a good decision and I think you’ll have to discuss it calmly. He simply said to me, “Mom, I can say anything to you, I didn’t oppose his father’s decision. Before, I was the one running around trying to educate the children, but in this situation I’m not intervening to make room for my earthly husband.
my son trusts me, we’re also closer since his return home and I can see that my Beloved is taking care of everything.
Raza, may the Lord continue to give you the wisdom to share with your son. How beautiful, when they come and tell us their things. It happens to me with my son, who is 19, he tells me personal things, and I like that he has that confidence.
I still have to let him know more, and as you say, keep quiet when I don’t like something he does, but there I go little by little, letting Our Husband guide me.
Dear Rasa thank you for sharing. Our Beloved Lord can restore any relationship! Although my situation is different, I had to let my children go during the custody case, at one point they even compared me to the OW. But my Beloved Lord worked it all together for good and during the time I was a weekend mom, my relationship with my children grew stronger and better.
Dear Rasa, so beautiful to hear that your son asks you for advice. He is the one who makes sure that your son opens his heart to you. I am grateful for your testimony, it encourages me to trust only our Heavenly Man in dealing with our children. Thank you