Perhaps the most difficult job in the world is being a single mother, particularly of a son.
Perhaps the second most difficult job can be that of a stepfather.
Perhaps close behind in difficulty is the role of being a stepson.
Other combinations may also be difficult—some more so, some less.
But if this is where you are now, it is very difficult for all.
Because the past is not pretty—overwhelming abuse, sin, shame, guilt, mistakes, fear, despair, anger, sin—it is very hard to shake free, to start over, without part of the family, or with a new family.
Parts of the past return to plague the mind and emotions, and cripple vital decision-making.
Many years of patterns and habits are hard to change.
Everybody is affected, and it is not easier just because so many people are living this today.
Even the multitude of helps and advice do not seem to make the challenge less.
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+Wherever you are on this road, just don’t keep your situation a secret, for any reason—embarrassment, fear, thinking you can handle it, waiting for “a second time” to call for help, spiritual reasons (like doubt, just pray, just wait, just repent, just believe), failure again, never win.
+Talk to someone who cares, and don’t depend on one person’s views or advice. Beware of storytelling that doesn’t do anything for you. Beware of spiritual piety—real offers to pray for you include praying with you right then.
+The battle for our families is unavoidable in the spiritual realm—don’t be afraid to say, ‘NO, IN THE NAME OF JESUS’ to the devil out loud as many times as necessary. But be sure every time to immediately ask Jesus to come in and fill the empty space. Don’t give up if the devil tries again and again—that’s why I said, ‘as many times as necessary.’
+If possible, pray for each child while you touch them or hold them.
+Read the Bible with your children, and have them read the Bible aloud, as well as encourage them to read their own Bible the last thing before they go to sleep. Do the same as parents. We all need the spiritual protection.
Read TEN MINUTES A DAY posted 2-18-23
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