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Subject: Help, parents need encouragement! |
Bible Note: Dear justme, Maybe because this is a Bible study forum and it appears you have been pretty adamant in disregarding or at the very least belittling the Scripture references and its efficacy that is being provided to you. Now that may not have been your intention, but when you make statements such as: “Please please, if you do not have a book suggestion written by a current day author do not respond.” and… “You Scripture advice is good, but not what I was looking for, to get them.” and even… “Does anyone know of a book (other than the Bible) I could refer them to”… It appears that you are attempting to forego a biblical answer in lieu of one that by implication would be more appropriate or helpful. My concern, and I think others as well, is that the Word of God is being taken lightly as if it is not capable to provide a sufficient answer in this particular situation. Many Scripture references have been provided so I don’t think it is necessary to post them again. justme, being children of God and showing a massive disrespect to our Father, which we do with every sin against a Holy God, how do you suppose He deals with us as disrespectful and disobedient children? Maybe we should view our own relationships with our children as such and act in a manner similar to the gracious love God shows us. Other than loving your children and doing the best with the gifts God has provided you in bringing them up as just as importantly having a prayerful approach in every way and finally giving the worries over to God, what more can we do? All of this is explained and elucidated very well within God’s word. I don’t mean to seem uncaring or show a lack of compassion, because I would be horribly dejected I know, if I would end up in the same circumstances and pray my Lord does not allow that to happen. But what could I possibly do other than to rely on my God should that come about. After all, He has been and continues to be in the very situation your friends are currently in. 2Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. I admire the desire you have to help your friends in need. I just fear you are approaching it in the wrong manner. You should be uplifting them with the Word of God. I pray they do find comfort and relief from their pain and struggles and may God be glorified in that. Stand in His grace, WOS |