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NASB | 1 Peter 5:7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 5:7 casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]. [Ps 55:22] |
Bible Question:
Help, with an adolescent son of 16, whom accepted Christ; of his own free will without any coercion, etc. perhaps 5 years ago.After taking Acutane, a medication for acne, became very depressed,suicidal;our physician said there was no causal link.. . unknown to them at that time and during the depression, self esteem eroded, gender identification issues surfaced. I know these are developmental issues, normally not this extreme,acute. Until he wound up searching the internet. I know, I know, mea culpa, for answers; found unfortunately. support withother sad people, and now believes he is transgendered. He has prayed and asked God for greater than one year, to take away these feelings etc. We didn't know he was feeling this way for about a 6 mo period. He is a great son, certainly confused, but now, intellectually sure that he is a girl in a boys body. Unable to find a Christian counselor who has been successful in reaching our son. Or not enought MONEY to send him to residential centers that might,thousands of dollars a month, that insurance won't subsidize. How do we reach him? he reads his bible, but somehow the answer, is elusive Help (I know, WHAT is the question - ) |
Bible Answer: Dear SFriend, In Christ Jesus I write my advice. I have just read your question and the answers generated. Meaning no disrespect, I ask, have you consulted your pastor? From what I read in the Bible, God has provided you with a shepherd whose purpose is to help those in need. He has the spiritual authority to help you in this battle. I am not talking about professional training or licenses on the wall. You made no mention of your church or your pastor, but these have been His method of strengthening His people from the beginning. If your church cannot help you, I must wonder why not? A pastor is required to be there for you. I respect my colleague's suggestions for general help, but it seems you really need someone with a personal commitment to your family to find wisdom and healing in the Lord. My prayers in Christ Jesus. |