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I really need some prayers. I am having problems with my 17 year old son. At times I do not know how to handle situations. Pray that God gives me the wisdom to handle him.
Manuela(RED)
Manuela(RED)
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Red, I am praying for you, your family, and all that concerns you.
I think there are more temptations and struggles for teens in the world today than ever before, my heart goes out to them, while trying to raise a teen has to be right up there, A #1, bar none, the most difficult, frustrating time for a parent.
When I was having a particularly difficult time with my teens, four at one time, I went to Preacher and asked him what he thought about Christians or a house being demon possessed. He told me that any house with teens in it had demons! I also heard him say from the pulpit to think on the teen that we held in high esteem and to realize we were looking at a rebel, for such is the nature of the teen and their coming into adulthood.
I don't recall a more difficult time in child rearing, and would have preferred to skip that part! But this, too, shall pass! I think when it is all said and done, the love, patience, loving firmness, and more importantly, your stand for the LORD will be remembered and greatly appreciated by your children. While they kick against the pricks, these are the things they will remember in adulthood and the rearing of their own children. Of course, trials don't stop when they are older, but a woman who stands for God really gets the opportunity to see her children rise up and call her blessed. I have recently shared some problems that I am having with one of my young adults, yet, this is the one that has told me that no one has ever loved her like I do! It gives me encouragement that she saw glimpses of the Father in me, and lightens the memories of the teen days when I felt neither of us were too lovable! To think about the struggles, the times I have wondered if I was making a difference for the Father in her life, and how I felt at times that she simply hated me...that statement meant so much to me, and made me realize that those trying teen days were only a season and storm, preceded by blessings that delight the heart.
I was a single Mom, so I remember times being so hard. How many times I cried out to the Father reminding Him that He promised to be a Father to the Fatherless. Looking back, I see that He carried me through, fighting my battles for me.
I know this time is especially more difficult when URA is not there, but you know God never leaves you. My prayer is that you will continue to stand strong, and while there are times we want to stop the world and jump right off, your teen will appreciate you in the end, and does even now though most of the time without realizing it!
I think there are more temptations and struggles for teens in the world today than ever before, my heart goes out to them, while trying to raise a teen has to be right up there, A #1, bar none, the most difficult, frustrating time for a parent.
When I was having a particularly difficult time with my teens, four at one time, I went to Preacher and asked him what he thought about Christians or a house being demon possessed. He told me that any house with teens in it had demons! I also heard him say from the pulpit to think on the teen that we held in high esteem and to realize we were looking at a rebel, for such is the nature of the teen and their coming into adulthood.
I don't recall a more difficult time in child rearing, and would have preferred to skip that part! But this, too, shall pass! I think when it is all said and done, the love, patience, loving firmness, and more importantly, your stand for the LORD will be remembered and greatly appreciated by your children. While they kick against the pricks, these are the things they will remember in adulthood and the rearing of their own children. Of course, trials don't stop when they are older, but a woman who stands for God really gets the opportunity to see her children rise up and call her blessed. I have recently shared some problems that I am having with one of my young adults, yet, this is the one that has told me that no one has ever loved her like I do! It gives me encouragement that she saw glimpses of the Father in me, and lightens the memories of the teen days when I felt neither of us were too lovable! To think about the struggles, the times I have wondered if I was making a difference for the Father in her life, and how I felt at times that she simply hated me...that statement meant so much to me, and made me realize that those trying teen days were only a season and storm, preceded by blessings that delight the heart.
I was a single Mom, so I remember times being so hard. How many times I cried out to the Father reminding Him that He promised to be a Father to the Fatherless. Looking back, I see that He carried me through, fighting my battles for me.
I know this time is especially more difficult when URA is not there, but you know God never leaves you. My prayer is that you will continue to stand strong, and while there are times we want to stop the world and jump right off, your teen will appreciate you in the end, and does even now though most of the time without realizing it!
I am definitely praying for you and your son. My son is only 6 and I pray that when the time comes God will give me the wisdom to do what is right. I know it was tough on my parents, (I was a handful myself) but they did what you are doing. They prayed, they read the bible, and they trusted God and I thank God for that every day now. Prayer availeth much and all things are possible through Christ that strengthens me. God bless you and let your life be your witness to your son.