♕ Today's Promise: "And I will lead the blind in a way which they knew not; in paths they knew not I will cause them to tread; I will make the darkness light before them, and the uneven places a plain. These are the things that I will do and that I will not forsake." Isaiah 42:16
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Dear Brides, with honor I would like to express my gratitude to my Heavenly Man, the man who always knows how to comfort me. Beautiful miraculous changes are happening in various areas of my life. He has answered my prayers by turning the hearts of my children back to me. He let me keep my children, which many other women cannot say, after single-handedly destroying their marriage. Is it only His grace that gets the credit that I can enjoy them when they are with me.
I have always desired to raise my children in the fear of my Lord. Teach them all the bible stories and get to know Him, my Beloved. But sometimes I am still sad when I think back to the period when I was not a good, wise mother at all. But thankfully He has intervened so that my children and grandchildren will not experience more destruction in their lives.
Now that I am learning to be a wise wife and mother. He is faithful to show me what to say, how to say it, and when to say something. It's not always easy to keep quiet or not speak in a raised voice. For I personally experience that children from a broken, almost destructive relationship need His conquering love even more, than what they normally already need, and certainly my children. Which is only good for me, because then I can put into practice the main principles "Quiet and Kind Mind" and "Winning Without Words" and "Kindness on Her Tongue". 3 important principles that are fundamental to do.
I grieve for each of my children, but the greatest concern and sorrow is for my daughter. Of which I had always hoped that with the wisdom and the talents she has would serve His will. I saw this hope shattered after my divorce. I was therefore perhaps even happier than many other women who find RMI (Restore Ministries International).
I have been given a second chance to learn to be a wise woman myself but also to show it and teach it to my daughter. However, I had not taken into account that it would not be that easy. Many negative influences have found an entrance into her heart during the years that she did not live with me. But first, I disappointed and failed her as a mother. For this I have asked forgiveness from my Beloved and asked to guide me so that she will see another example. Because ladies, talking and trying to force a young woman in her twenties to listen and change is no longer possible. The hope is not lost, however, for now I can hand it over to the best Teacher, her Maker.
My daughter has a boyfriend. A young guy who knows very little about life and knows absolutely nothing about the Christian principles I want to pass on to my children. Now, besides my daughter, I also have another child that I feel responsible for. Her boyfriend, when he is in my house. Last weekend I got to experience them together. And already I could see the many behaviors I myself have had in my daughter that I know started the destruction of my marriage.
I've tried talking to her but met a lot of opposition and better knowing answers. Not illogical because many children think that they know better than their parents. However, it saddens me to see how often and about which things there is a discussion. In their young eyes it's part of it and if it's necessary they will. It hurt my heart to hear this. But I also know that talking right now doesn't work. Just pray. And there in my closet I found my Beloved who has received me and, having heard me, comforted me with His Word in Isaiah 42:16. My sadness was short-lived and I slept soundly afterwards. Knowing that it is He who will lead my daughter to and on the path of becoming a wise woman. Even if this will happen with many tears. With Him is the best place she can be
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"And I will lead the blind in a way which they knew not; in paths they knew not I will cause them to tread; I will make the darkness light before them, and the uneven places a plain. These are the things that I will do and that I will not forsake." Isaiah 42:16
He has promised me that He will guide my daughter in her life. To the hope I have for her as a mother. To become a wise woman who encourages other women and takes care of her husband and family according to God's will. My children and grandchildren will not inherit divorces as an inheritance. What love and grace I have received from Him. I love him.
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