"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!!!