Something I've struggled with throughout my walk with Christ is bringing him into my home. My mother is a borderline alcoholic and a very angry, bitter person. It is such a heart-breaking situation for me becuase I want her to see what God has in store for her, but for me to address the issue would displace the whole "mother-daughter" ladder of respect. I love her very much, and I hope my life has been an example for her, but at the same time I don't know how to approach the situation and keep a "mother-daughter" aspect to things.
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Bringing Jesus Home
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Cherberrie
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That's a tough situation, and I'm sorry you are having to go through it! I think the best thing you can do is just let God's love shine through you, and just continue to show love and respect to your mom.Keep praying for God to open windows of conversation with your mom, and for guidance on what to say when that happens.
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Stanfi
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For quite some time, I have been trying to reach my dad. The only thing I have found as of yet is to live before him best that I can and set an example of God working in me. Pray for him. I also try to invite him to church as much as I can. So far, he has always declined.
You just have to take little steps. A word here and a word there can do more that you might think. If you push to hard then you could drive your mother farther away from God. She has to see a need for God in her life. Perhaps try to get her to spend some time around Christian people. Maybe a church social or something. Then she can see God working in a bunch of people.
You just have to take little steps. A word here and a word there can do more that you might think. If you push to hard then you could drive your mother farther away from God. She has to see a need for God in her life. Perhaps try to get her to spend some time around Christian people. Maybe a church social or something. Then she can see God working in a bunch of people.
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Thanks guys. Great advice. Sometimes the hardest thing for me to do is not say anything. I get so frustrated with how she acts sometimes that I know I don't show her the kindness and love that I should. Maybe once I start focusing on letting God do the work and not ME, then I will see some difference. Thanks for the input though.
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tinkstoesrshort said:
I can't think of anyone who needs Christ more!
Sit down and have a talk with her. She needs to know that there is help beyond herself, that God loves her no matter what, and that He wants her to be healthy and happy and has made a way for her to start life all over again.
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You know, I would love to do that, but this is my MOM. She knows every little lie, mistake, and speedbump I've hit. I feel like she will see it as a threat to her authority if I try to impose faith on her, much less accuse her of not having any.
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tinkstoesrshort said:
All the better that she knows all your sins. Then she can believe that God is forgiving. You're not trying to make her perfect, you are trying to get her forgiven!
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