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Dear Sis. Huba,
I
have the pleasure of raising two beautiful girls- one I gave
birth to and the other who visits her mom's house every other
weekend. Her biological mother is not in church and lives a life
that encourages her to defy our beliefs. They encourage her to
cut her hair, wear makeup, pants, go to concerts at bars, use
foul language, and watch "R" rated movies. We pray for her
constantly but feel as though she is being forced to choose
between her blood mother and her walk with the Lord at only 15
years of age! What else can we do? When we establish guidlines
and boundaries she rebuttals with, "I want to go live with my
mom." We've already been in this situation before and my heart
breaks at the thought of another.
Mother Bear Holding To The Hem of His Garment
Dear Mother
Bear,
Raising any
child in this world is a challenge, but even more so
when there are influences that you can't control pulling on
them. Number one is to realize what you're up against and
that the real enemy is the devil. At this moment your
step-daughter's Mom is under that influence and wants her
daughter to be a part of her life, which is understandable.
Be most conscious to never portray her mother as the
enemy. So in addition to covering your step-daughter with
prayer, put just as much prayer into her mother. The
scripture says in Proverbs 21:1 "The king's heart is in
the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it
whithersoever he will." Be confident that God can give her
Mom a change of heart thru prayer.
Make
every effort to teach why we do what we do and live the way
we live, equipping her to be able to take a respectful
stand. Bring an awareness to her to look at those who don't
serve God how their lives end up compared to those who do.
Admit that there is pleasure in the world for a season but
at the end is destruction, where with God there is joy here
and forever.
Having a
strong family is number one on the list, but your being a
part of a church that teaches and supports this is wonderful
and most necessary. Make sure that the friends that she has
at church are strong spiritually and give her that extra
support. Also, involvement in Youth rallies, youth camps and
other district functions will make her realize that church
is where it's happening. I strongly feel that every young
person should by the age of 12 be a vital part of some kind
of ministry. This is an age where passion becomes alive and
must be geared toward the things of God. Young people that
have their energies into the church and ministry struggle
far less than those who do not.
Most of all
pray for her and make a concerted effort to instruct her in
a personal relationship with Jesus. It's something she has
to do for herself. Ask God for clear precise direction and
wisdom. Listen for his voice...and Mom don't stop
interceding... the obstacle that has come today to destroy
your daughter, may be the stepping stone to the ministry God
has for her.
Sis. Tammy
Huba
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