by Glome . . .
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March 16, 2008

Lord, PLEASE deliver my child.

March 19, 2009 01:02 AM EDT (Updated: March 26, 2009 12:47 AM EDT)
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Please Lord, deliver my child . . . ! !

 

As we see our children go out into the world, we are fearful as to what dark thing Satan will use to trap them.

God see's things differently than we do.

We see sex and drugs and we're afraid for our children.

God sees gluttony and gossip and pride and Unpure thoughts and unbelief, and He wants to deliver us.

We are afraid because they are going into a world we know little about.

But God is there. He knows all about it.

And He is calm. He is in control. We can trust Him.

After all, this child has a parent that is praying to a God that is listening ! !

It is not the particular sin that is important, but who is in control.

 

1Thes 5:18 In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning YOU.

 

How can we be thankful and joyful when the child we love is walking away from God?

We want to trust God but feel obligated to hold on to the pain and fear so God will fully understand how much we care. We want to obligate Him to help us : )

God already knows how much we care. He has obligated Himself to answer our prayers. We don't need to coerce Him.

But . . . He is doing something in our life as well as our child's. He is teaching US to trust Him.

Oh!

No matter how much you love your child, if you trust God, you can 'semi disconnect' once you've put him in Gods hands. The burden has been shifted to His shoulders. God can carry on without you just fine!

Jocabed (Moses' mom) walked away and left Moses and Marian, his young sister,  in the water . Think about that. She chose to trust God in a terrible situation. Did she make a mistake? Did He let her down?

GOD IS WEAVING AN INTRICATE PLAN IN ALL OF OUR LIVES AS HE IS DELIVERING US FROM OUR UNBELIEF AND OUR CHILDREN FROM THEIR UNBELIEF.

Now . . . we can either trust God and enjoy this journey God has planned for us or we can choose to be miserable.

Once upon a time . . .  I read a wonderful illustration of that truth. Who wrote it or where I read it I cannot remember.

A young man and his wife drove a long way to a family reunion. In the back seat was their young son and his Grandmother.

Grandma sat stiff and tall in the seat, peering up through the front window as her young grandson played with his little cars and airplanes on the seat next to her.

She eyed every truck they passed visually measuring the distance that separated car and truck. She watched brake lights, cross roads, yellow lights and turn signals.

Soon, the little boy was sound asleep, but Grandma had developed a head ache and a stiff neck. Still, she continued to watch and warn . . .

Finally, the trip came to an end.

And here is the interesting observation;

Grandma and the little boy both put their faith in the young man driving because they both got in the car.

Because of that faith, they both got where he wanted them to go.

 But . . .  one enjoyed the journey, and the other one was miserable.

 

You are on a journey of God's choosing.

If you are His ... and if you prayed, you and your child will get wherever He is taking you because He is faithful.

You can leave the driving to Him and enjoy the trip . . . or not. :)

 

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For you that are aching ... there is another article on God's delivery of our children that is very helpful. Go to my profile page and click on the 4th Spotlighted article. It is a spiderweb with a child entangled.

I am praying for all that pass through here, and your children.

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 In response to Jai's comment ... The more trials we go through the more broken we are. That's why God said He made us in clay pots. So that we would realize the Glory was indeed from Him and not our own. Yet ... the more broken and submitted we are to God ... the more it shows :)

 

 

 

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Comments: 137

Steph-in-NE ..... Mar 19, 2009, 1:13am EDT
I know God is there and he is all I have to relay on my son guaidence I done my part,, for what my son does is up to God and him
debra g. Mar 19, 2009, 1:22am EDT
We can only do so much and we know the lord will help us on our way.
Elsie Duggan Mar 19, 2009, 1:22am EDT
I do put my faith in God to deliver my child, the three that are left, and the two children that he spared when it was time for my daughter to go be with him. I don't ask why, for there is no answer, All of us are in the Lord's hands from the time we are born, until it is time for us to go home with him, only He knows the schedule.
Abby N. Mar 19, 2009, 1:24am EDT
Thanks for the reminder. I do pray but often I guess due to the fact I have anxiety and negative people, I still tend to worry and I still need to let go and let God. :)
Linda T. Mar 19, 2009, 1:30am EDT
Great share.
Jan S. Mar 19, 2009, 1:39am EDT
I needed this reminder. I put my children in God's hands (as if it is up to me!) and then I try to tell Him how to handle them. Like He needs my advice...it's embarrassing.

When my daughter was born, I was humbled and thrilled and scared that God had chosen me to trust to care for such a beautiful child. I took motherhood so seriously that guess I have trouble trusting anyone, even God. He knows what is best for her and for me. Oh, me of little faith.
Claudia (kitty-cat) K. Mar 19, 2009, 2:00am EDT
This is excellent advice.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 2:01am EDT
Hi Steph. I had one that was pulled into the alcohol scene. And of course the group she ran with had no interest in G od. It ate up part of her life. But God brought her back to Himself in an unexpected way. Two of my sisters had been wild; but God brought them back and He is the biggest part of their lives. He really is faithful.
I'm glad to see you know Him and have faith in Him.
Thanks for coming by.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 2:03am EDT
You're right Deborah. It was easier to believe Him when I really didn't need Him :) When my daughter ended up out there on the run from Him ... I had to learn to trust Him. We both did :)
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 2:05am EDT
Wonderful truths Elsie. He put a lot of power at our disposal when He promised to respond to our prayers.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 2:13am EDT
Abby, sounds like you have problems added to problems. It's hard Abby.
There came a time when I refused to worry about my daughter. I would just put her out of my mind (Other than prayer) And of course I was glad whenever we got to talk ... even if it was a little difficult sometimes. God did a wonderful miracle to bring her back.
You know how He does to us ... Give us special love and favor when we least deserve it. That's what he did for her and her boyfriend. They married after turn to Him and God blessed them with a baby. She was not able to get pregnant so it really was a miracle. :)

I'l pray that God gives you guidance, trust and peace.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 2:14am EDT
Thanks Linda T And Devaa. I hope when the day comes ... your teens are sweet and submissive :):) Ha ha.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 2:20am EDT
Wow David. Sounds like you have a little dirrerent view than I do. I'm so happy it includes God :) That is certainly the most important step.
Atoms - particles - bits of energy and force all woven together to form confetti men and women. This material world is so nebulous. God could blow and our bodies bust apart like so much confetti. No wonder He tells us to focus on the thing unseen, not the thing seen.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 2:25am EDT
Jan ... I know exactly how you feel. Our own child is so complete; so special; so alive & irriplaceable. The pain so personal when they are somewhat splattered in the world. Just remember His arm is around you holding you up; changing you; protecting you as He faithfully answers your prayer for your daughter. He love your child and will protect protect her. I don't know how ... it may involve pain or not. But remember He will be their crying with her. He is creating a new creature in her; Take faith.
I'm sorry you are going through this; it is very hard.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 2:26am EDT
Thanks Claudia. It is God's universal truth :) The way to handle any problem He allows into our life :) You're right.
Nora Davenport Mar 19, 2009, 2:33am EDT
Wow, fantastic article! I am going to print it out for me! I have only one child (had 5 or 6 miscarriages prior)....he is 21, will be 22 next month, and I worry sick about him.........at one time during college, he got into a "cult," and it was really something else..........it is soooo easy to worry, worry, worry.......I am a Christian, but when you only have one child, it's all that much more difficult.....thank God, he did get out of the cult and he has moved back home and attends college part-time.....I pray with all my heart he will get back into church.....in the mean time, I don't try to "lecture" or "force" him, I just pray for him.......things have gotten much better......I do try so hard to "let go and let God." God, by far, knows what's best for us and our kids, more so than we do!
Anyhow, I am proud of my son......he will be leaving for Italy for 2 weeks in May with a college group.....this is an incredible experience, and I am so thrilled that he is going!!!!!!
Thanks, Glome, for this wonderful article. Like I said, I'm going to print it out!
Svetlana Goryacheva Mar 19, 2009, 3:25am EDT
We Russians have a saying: "Put your trust into God, but don't be a failure by yourself". :-) The translation is rather literal, but hopefully I was able to convey the exact meaning. Thank you so very much for the interesting post, dear Glome! :-)

Blessings and best wishes in a plenty - S.
Beverly T. Mar 19, 2009, 3:26am EDT
Tonight in Bible Study we discussed 2 Corinthians 1:1-11. It was about how God uses hardships to build us up. Not the most comforting part of Corinthians, but Paul used himself as an example as he grew closer to God through trials. I can sure understand how we have to leave our children in God's hands.

We were a little anxious when our daughter went on mission trips in Australia and Mexico. We were even more worried when she participated in missions in downtown Detroit and downtown Chicago. It was good for us as parents to trust God to keep her in His hands. And a parent's job is never done even when we do let our kids go. But at least we have prayer to rely on.

Thanks for a great post, Glome.
Krystal Harwell Mar 19, 2009, 3:29am EDT
thanks for sharing this with us :)

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Susan Budig Mar 19, 2009, 4:46am EDT
I consider myself lucky. I left my first-born in God's care completely, left her in an adoptive home. Now, years later, watching my subsequent children go out into the world is, quite frankly, a breeze in comparison.

Here's something I wrote on the idea of trust.
Karen F. Mar 19, 2009, 5:28am EDT
So true...thanks for sharing.
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Mar 19, 2009, 6:11am EDT
Thanks. I believe prayer is the way. It is scary to see them go into this world. I'll pray for yours and you pray for mine.
Michael Harvey Mar 19, 2009, 6:43am EDT
Absolutely great writing and inspirational at the same time.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 19, 2009, 7:29am EDT
Thanks for sharing on Helping out One another
♥Tabitha Cowan♥ Mar 19, 2009, 7:43am EDT
I think I tend to worry a little less about my children because I know God is indeed watching out for them. It it weren't for Him, I would be a nervous wreck every time my children left my sight, but my faith in Him that He will protect them when they are out of my own protection helps me keep my sanity.
robert w. Mar 19, 2009, 8:01am EDT
There are so many traps out there for us and our children. I agree Glome.
We just have to trust God and leave the driving to him. We just have to
relax and enjoy the trip. FAITH!
Sandi S. Mar 19, 2009, 8:16am EDT
:)

Thanks, Glome!
Jean E. Mar 19, 2009, 8:33am EDT
I like the analogy at the end - and regardless of one's faith, he or she should be able to identify with that story. Personally, I prefer to enjoy the ride ~ love you glome and glad you are back with us ~j
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Mar 19, 2009, 8:34am EDT
I do believe God is there. I can feel him. My 8 yr old daughter this morning on the way to the bus stop asked me to look at the clouds. I told her I had looked at them. She asked me if I knew who was up there. I said no who just to see what she would say. She said God and Jesus walks on the clouds. I asked her if she thought they were looking down at her. She said yes. And Grandma Priest is up there looking down to. I said yes sweetie. I think she is. (Grandma Priest is my husbands grandma who died back in October. Last time my daughter seen her she was 4 years old. But she remembers her vividly.)
Karen W. Mar 19, 2009, 8:37am EDT
I always remember to give "it" (whatever that may be...my children....things that I can't control) To give them up to God. He will take over wherever I can not.
Karen~
Marilyn M. Mar 19, 2009, 9:41am EDT
Thanks, Glome. So many times we lay our burdens at the Lord's feet, then when we're done praying, we pick them back up again. If only we would learn to leave them there.
Marsha S. Mar 19, 2009, 10:01am EDT
My daughter who is still at home and is almost 18 says she no longer believes in God. She goes to church with me and she sings the songs whole heartedly, but the rest of the service she spends drawing pictures. All I can do is keep praying for her!
Marsha S. Mar 19, 2009, 10:01am EDT
Just letting you know your content has reached 25 comments and has therefore been removed from ~3,000 Here We Come!~
John Philipp Mar 19, 2009, 10:21am EDT
Great story to make your point, Glome.

Thanks.
Kerry (A tree, not a lemon) .. Mar 19, 2009, 10:29am EDT
Excellent article Glome and a great message. :)
Lee P. Mar 19, 2009, 10:30am EDT
Very nice article and reminder. Thanks for sharing and reminding us. I echo the welcome back statement. We've missed you.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 12:15pm EDT
Nora, I mentioned to you on the ping that I hadn't thought about the parents with only one child. You've already had the heart ache of losing the unborn children ... which makes your son an unparalleled treasure.
I come from a large family and had a very large family myself. Looking around at all my relatives, all of my sisters and cousins ... it is amazing to see how one by one, those who had parents that were believers Jesus, the Jewish Messiah and God Himself come to earth, came back to living the life of the believer that they mostly became as children.

The joy in the heart of the parents is always so great. I know how joyful you felt when he freed himself from the cult and came home. You're so right not to preach. You've done that when it was your responsibility. Now it isn't. Now it's God's.

You had an exciting comment. You are a woman of determination to do right or you wouldn't be so excited for him to leave and go over seas :):) As you said, it will be a wonderful experience. Thanks for coming by Nora.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 12:17pm EDT
Hi Svetlana. You got the meaning across beautifully ... with it's hint of humor :)
You are welcome and thank you for coming by and commenting.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 12:24pm EDT
Oh my gosh Beverly ... I understand exactly what you go through!! Our children have been going to South America the last few years. Mexico and Brazil. Everything went through our minds; kidnapping; plaine crash; drug cartels etc. Like you, we knew God was in control but in the back of your mind the question whisters ... "Oh oh. Is this one of those times God is going to teach us to trust Him through heart ache?" :):) So you even have to graple with that and finally ... trust Him to be there if the worst happens and then put it from your mind. It goes with your Corinthians study.
Worry not for tomorrow because today has enough problems of it's own :):)
Loved your response. Thanks so much for coming by.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 12:39pm EDT
Thank you for coming by Krystal. I see your little one is much to small to worry about teen age stuff yet :):)
I pray God keep your children safe and raise them up to know and love Him.
I will come by and join your group. Thank you for the invitation.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 12:44pm EDT
Oh my Susan. You're right ... that was the ultimate step. We have been on the other end of that gift. I have over 30 grandchildren and several are adopted. On some, we know their parents continue to pray for them and we are so honored to have received their eternal gift; and to know that they continue to help through their prayers.
When we are in heaven, I know we'll discover you were only separated from your child for moments ... but down here, it was a lifelong sacrifice.
Thanks so much for sharing that with all of us.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 12:45pm EDT
Thanks for coming by and commenting Karen :)
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 12:48pm EDT
Carol, sniffing out the news ... Haha. I love it.
It's a deal Carol. I did just spend time with God discussing you, your children and their Father or (Fathers:) and your spouse if he be ... :) You just never know the nature of the families today. But, for some reason, I felt very moved as I prayed ... as though God truly wanted me to.
Thank you so much for commenting.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 12:50pm EDT
Thank you Michael. I hope you have grandchildren that take up some of your prayer time :)

Thanks for coming by and commenting.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 12:55pm EDT
Thanks Beth-living each day with Jesus :):) Love your name. Isn't it amazing to walk and talk with the Creator of the Universe know He is actually listening? :)
Little did the Jews know that the mighty Creator Himself was coming incognito as their longed for Messiah. That still excites me as I read through the gospels.
I'm sure your children will be well grounded. And I know you will trust Him through any rough time that have to be gone through.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 12:59pm EDT
Tabitha, I know exactly what you mean!!! I always wonder how people that haven't put their faith in the Creator can get through their days.
We have had some bad things happen in our family, but knowing it wasn't 'coincidence or accident' but absolutely allowed by a Savior that was in complete control takes away the panic. He has always been there and taken us through the problems working all things together for our good.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:05pm EDT
Ha ha Robert. Come to think of it, you've always looked pretty relaxed and trusting :):) But you're right; it's all we can do and all we need to do. He is sufficient.
I haven't seen you for a while. I'll come over when I'm through commenting on the comments.
I love to hear what people have to say on the experience of teens.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:06pm EDT
You're welcome Sandi S :)
Thanks for coming by.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:11pm EDT
Thanks ms Jean. Exhausted adrenal glands is no joke. I expected to come right back but it is taking months. Having to take Mom to the nursing home (only 1 block away. I still see her almost every day) and moving to new apt without any energy did drag me out & make it hard to think straight. :) But then thinking straight was always hard for me :)
You are right ... enjoying the ride is always better :)
Thanks for your encouragement.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:14pm EDT
Minipin, I love your experience with your little girl. I'm so glad your child (children?) are still little when you desided to grow in the Lord again. What a blessing. God is not a part of many young children today. They have no one to help them through life that really has the power to help. Your children will.
Thank you for coming by.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:25pm EDT
Karen ... I see you are a thinking woman :) 'It' ... I've thought about that a lot too. I've thought about writing an article regarding God. What is He and why does He refer to Himself as'He'?
The truth is, we have no idea what He is. All we know is that there is something out there that refer's to itself as God. He came to earth in the form of man to tell us 'Who' He is ... but not 'What' He is. The Who includes all knowing, all powerful, all loving, Creator, sustainer, and then He called Himself 'He.' He also referred to Adam as he. He said Adam and Eve were called man and woman. Man and Woman refers to their sexuality. I don't believe 'He' referred to sexuality at all.
They were the first words spoken ... later written. We don't know the exact meaning. I think 'he' must stand for 'First' or 'Authority'. Since God shared His 'He' with man ... He did make him first. And, like it or not, He did give him some authority.
So I feel free to refer to God as 'He or Him' knowing it has nothing to do with what He is but the position He holds.
And I am glad you trust Him to care for yourself and your loved ones. Faith in Him is life changing.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:31pm EDT
Hi Marilyn. You're right. The whole secret is to really know He accepted the request we gave Him and took control. That's very hard to do. Usually because I'm not sure He intends to do it MY way :):)
So far, I've always ended up liking His way best. Even when it meant loss. He really does work all things together for good.
Thank you for coming by and commenting.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:37pm EDT
Marsha, I'm so sorry you're going through that. At least it is out in the open and not something that is just seathing inside. I would rather deal with a teen that knows what she thinks than one who is filled with doubt and afraid to admit it.
You're right, God knows exactly how to reveal Himself to her. And your prayers are your guaranty that He will.
God said in the Bible that He "...is not willing that any should perish but all should put their faith in Him" Then later He says, "...if you ask anything according to His will you know that you have the thing requested of Him."
You do not have to wonder if it is His will that your daughter be saved, you know that it is. Therefore you know your prayers will be answered.
Thanks for sharing that with us. Maybe many going through will pray for her. I will pray.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:38pm EDT
Thanks John. It takes me 15X as many words to say what you say in just a few :):)
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:40pm EDT
Thank you Kerry. I need to come by and see why you are sometimes mistaken for a lemon :) That's pretty sour stuff you know. So I picture you tall and with much hair blowing in the wind now.
Thanks for taking the time to come by and read the article. I keep trying to make them shorter but ... :)
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:42pm EDT
Thanks Lee. It's kind of nice to have those early day behind us isn't it? :) Somehow life seems a little smoother the older we get.
Thank you for coming by.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 1:44pm EDT
Ha ha Don. Me too :) I'll bet I would be more than a little shocked if it were a tell all. What!#%&! My kids????? Maybe they are not better than everyone else's after all :):)

Thank you for coming by and commenting.
lena k. Mar 19, 2009, 2:19pm EDT
so true
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 2:23pm EDT
Hi Lena, thank you for coming by. Truths to live by :)
Jerri H. Mar 19, 2009, 2:31pm EDT
Very good reminder Glome~
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 5:38pm EDT
Thanks Jerri. You're kids are a little young for these worries I think.
Actually I loved the teen years with my kids. My child that rebelled was about 19 before she did ... maybe 18. Right before she graduated from high school I began to see the signs.
Lots of kids sail right through. :)
Angela A. Mar 19, 2009, 6:27pm EDT
I always try to relax and just have fun!
The lord will protect, there's definitely not much need to worry.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 10:38pm EDT
Hi Angela. Sometimes ... when your heart is wrapped around someone in danger it's kind of hard to relax. But you are certainly right that the Lord will answer prayer and involve Himself. Sometimes though, they have to suffer to get there. I guess we're afraid of their tears because of our tears :)
Thanks for coming by.
Tom T. Mar 19, 2009, 10:40pm EDT
Thanks Glome for your inspiring article. Over the last 20 years of my life God has been working with me to become more like the trusting and happy child and less like the worried Grandma. It's especially tough to enjoy the journey when you're going "through the valley of the shadow of death." We must trust in God in the midst of our "Whys."
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 10:41pm EDT
Thank you for the encouragement Sandy. I hope it reaches those that need it right now.
I do have a grandaughter that is out there. And a daughter that is her Mother who is sad. I just hung up from talking to her for a while. Waiting on God is hard sometimes.

I like your new avatar. Thanks for coming by and commenting.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 10:46pm EDT
Tom, are you in that valley?
I was in it with my Mom for a while but we wandered back out. It isn't bad when they're in their 90's because they have let loose of things and are looking forward to the transfer. But being there when you're younger, or with someone you love that is younger is another thing.
I'm glad you came. I'll email you.
Glome . . . Mar 19, 2009, 10:52pm EDT
Oh. Tom, were you refering to our life on earth as being the Valley of the shadow of death? I guess that really is what earth is like. All of us marching on over the mountains and through the valley until the end. Great metaphor.
Patty Mayonaise Mar 20, 2009, 12:20am EDT
yeah, gotta hope for the best
Sharon P. Mar 20, 2009, 1:38pm EDT
So very true. We have to remember to leave it in The Lord's Hands. He knows where every soul is going, and is the best Guide ever.
John B. Mar 20, 2009, 2:37pm EDT
God gives us children as pay back. Remember we are his children and as such he need to remind us of what we were like when we were our childrens age. I found that I had about 12 years to train my children after that my sons started making their own friends and doing things away from the house. No matter where they went or who they were with they always came home. Those of us that are lucky see our children to out into to the world and try different things but then they come home to the way they were loved and trained. I have 2 sons and both spred their wings and went off to the wild blue yander but have come back to their training that they got as children.
Good luck with your children and remember we were all young once. We had to learn a lot of lessons the hard way and on our own. We want to spair our children from the hurts we have felt. That is not the way it is done, sorry!!!
Joseph Breunig Mar 20, 2009, 7:06pm EDT
An interesting post; thanks for sharing this. --Joe
I cover my boys with the blood of JESUS, every day of there life.
I clover there wife and there children, and there children, there grandchildren, and there grandchildren with the blood of JESUS. IN the name of JESUS.
and know that GOD the The Creator of Heaven and Earth is in CONTROL at all time.
and no matter what happen I will PRAISE MY GOD!!!!
My PRAISE, to my GOD, do not stop.

May The LORD of lords the King of kings, The Creator of Heaven and Earth Bless you and your family & there Family in a Mighty Way, In the name of JESUS CHRIST.
Glome . . . Mar 22, 2009, 10:45am EDT
Yaaaa Ms Mayo ... I just ran back to your site to reaquaint myself with you. Love all your little kids and am excited for July to come :)
It is great knowing there is a God that cares about those children and listens to your prayers isn't it?
Thanks for coming by and commenting.
Glome . . . Mar 22, 2009, 10:49am EDT
Absolutely Sharon. My family is so large we have passed through many episodes ... but even those that brought fears and tears we would not change at this time. He has promised to work all things together for our good and that He has done. Unfortunately we've all agreed we would not have changed had we not suffered. I even have one child that had brain damage from being hit by a car at 13. She and I agree that we wouldn't change anything. He engineered every step of the way.
Thanks for coming by and, as always, being so encouraging.
Glome . . . Mar 22, 2009, 10:51am EDT
John B ... all true words :) I agree and ... at this point ... wouldn't change it. It's the 'coming back' that is so rewarding. And the fact that they came of their own accord.
Thanks for coming by and commenting. I loved your post.
Glome . . . Mar 22, 2009, 10:55am EDT
Hi Joe. Somehow your comment made me want to laugh. It seemed like there might have been some oppostion you would have liked to express but were too polite :):) I may have misread but I'll pop over to reaquaint myself with you a little.
I don't know if the rest of you have the same problem I do ... but I can have wonderful conversations with someone; feel close to them; then in two weeks don't remember much about them. I have to keep popping over to their profile.
Anyway ... you gave me a smile. Thanks for coming over and taking the time to read it.
Glome . . . Mar 22, 2009, 10:58am EDT
OK Wassies ... A sermon in a minute!! :) And beautifully said. I agree 100%. Unless I'm under intense pressure :) Actually, even then I know He's in control and will carry us through ... it's just the waiting to see how big of a lesson He's getting ready to teach me :)
Glome . . . Mar 22, 2009, 11:14am EDT
Hi C. My last child (Notice how often it is the baby of the family?) who had apparently loved the Lord (I know that she had been born again) & did well growing up got out in the world at 18/19 and could not stand against it. Very painful. She had a child and was living with me put couldn't control her drinking. I had her leave my home which was the hardest thing I ever did in my life because she had the baby. On my knees for many years telling God I could ONLY take this step because I was trusting Him to take care of the baby and her. Over the next few years my heart ached constantly and I had the child over as often as possible.
My daughter became an alcoholic. (On my profile page the spot lighted picture of a web with a child caught in it is about her) After the third DUI I wouldn't bail her out. We finally took her daughter at 12 and another of my daughters raised her. I knew God was answering my prayer or there was no God. There was no middle ground. Since I felt Him come into me when I was saved and had other experiences with Him, I did not doubt but I did cry.
Finally when her daughter was 16, Amy started living with a man on drugs & she got into drugs. God worked a wonderful miracle that brought both to their knees ... and without my help drew both of them willingly to Himself. They are both sold out to Him & He has given them a child even though she could have no more children.
She says now that she knows it took every bit of pain she went through to really change her and give her the freedom to live for Him.
Of course my feelings doubted sometimes but I'm not in control of my feelings. But in my mind I 'chose' to trust Him in spite of my fears. However He is so good and understands our doubts and is faithful anyway.
I don't mean my article to draw to rosy of a picture :) We are crying over two grandchildren now but ... God has promised that if we ask ANYTHING according to His will we have the thing we ask of Him. Then, He said He is not willing that any should perish but all should come to repentence. Those two verses give us the right as children of God to expect God will bring our children into the family of God if we are trusting Him to do so.
Tracy Fabre Mar 23, 2009, 1:36am EDT
First -- "In everything give thanks" -- yes.

Second -- I have gotten very behind on my Glome-reading.

Third -- no kids here, but I see this sort of thing around me all the time, and another way to express your message comes with an understanding that not only are the lessons we learn sometimes born from others' mistakes, but that sometimes others learn from OUR mistakes; and that the ripple effect is one of God's most interesting little magical gifts. I may have mixed too many concepts in there but you can just smile and nod and it'll be okay. ;-)
William Dotani Mar 23, 2009, 9:28am EDT
Faith is underrated. It can move mountains.
William Dotani Mar 23, 2009, 9:35am EDT
It is quite easy for a young adult to be curious about things he is told are bad, but sees so many doing it anyway. A young man might drink alcohol or use drugs, but by far the majority who do do not continue. Look at my generation. It was Hippie and drugs were quite common. I would say maybe 90% of those who did drugs then don't use drugs now. What bothers me is how punitive our laws are towards young adults who use drugs. It can destroy their life and nobody seems to care. Too many of my generation are hypocrites who have forgotten their transgressions and with this a loss of compassion.
Glome . . . Mar 23, 2009, 9:44pm EDT
I haven't been writing much Tracy.

You're right ms T. I would hate to have to learn a whole life time of lessons going through them myself!! :) And also, that's the hope of writing for all of us ... someone else may benefit from our lessons learned. So you weren't jabbering ... you were philosophying wisely!
Glome . . . Mar 23, 2009, 9:50pm EDT
Interesting thoughts Bill. I agree that drugs don't destroy most kids.

What's the best way for a society to handle it? I don't know. I guess the stats from Holland where it is legal look fairly good. On the other hand it is people from Holland giving them out. Meaning ... I don't know if a country (any country) giving out Government stats should be trusted because they can be so easily stacked.

I just don't know. I haven't looked into America's stats and proceedures enough to have an educated opinion. I am afraid of looser laws and yet, who knows, if I had the facts maybe I would agree with you.

You're right ... faith is underated :)
Sharon C. Mar 24, 2009, 2:59pm EDT
This was a wonderful article. I loved it.

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Dorothy H. Mar 24, 2009, 4:26pm EDT
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Glome . . . Mar 24, 2009, 8:51pm EDT
Thanks little piggy ... that makes me happy :) You must like to play with your toes :)
Glome . . . Mar 24, 2009, 8:52pm EDT
Thanks for the love Dorothy :) I can use that today :)
Cathi L. Mar 25, 2009, 10:35am EDT
Stopping in to wish you a glorious day from Points Nation!!!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Mar 25, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
Each night when I say a prayer I thnak God for giving me my children. Than I ask him to watch over them and protect them where I can't. I put my trust in the Lord to protect my childrena nd guide them when I am not around. I believe he has and is doing just that.
Jai S. Mar 25, 2009, 5:01pm EDT
Glome~ I must make it a point to come by regularly and soak up your wisdom and your teachings ;) I just love you and your message of love - now don't start blushing!
But . . . He is doing something in our life as well as our child's. He is teaching US to trust Him.

Oh! this -
No matter how much you love your child, if you trust God, you can 'semi disconnect' once you've put him in Gods hands. The burden has been shifted to His shoulders. God can carry on without you just fine! - I can testify to that

Now . . . we can either trust God and enjoy this journey God has planned for us or we can choose to be miserable - I don't want to be miserable that a conscious choice I have to make and THERE IS FREEDOM in that choice.

Thanks
Glome . . . Mar 26, 2009, 12:21am EDT
Thank you ms Cathy :)
Glome . . . Mar 26, 2009, 12:24am EDT
Minipin, it is so much fun watching you grow stronger and stronger in the Lord. I know just what you mean. Whenever one of my children goes through heart ache ... I know that it is God's will and He is allowing it for their good and is controlling the outcome ... just because He promised to answer my prayers :)
So I know just how you feel.
Thanks for coming by and reading the article.
Glome . . . Mar 26, 2009, 12:43am EDT
Oh Jai I love you. You are always open to anything people say when talking about the truths of Christ. People our age know God has carried us through so many things ... many (most) of our own making. But our fault or not ... He is there to pick up the pieces and put them together in a beautiful way.
In Corinthians He said we have this wonderful Spirit in vessels of clay so that we would never think it was we ourselves overcomeing so that we would always give Him the glory.
I modified a grapic to show why we are better off in clay pots.

Hmmmm ... I can't enter it into this comment... You need to look up at the bottom of the article and I will put the picture of you and me up there.
Kimmie X. Mar 26, 2009, 12:53am EDT
thank you glome, this is food for thought, I have 2 teenagers, both good kids, a bit spoiled but good kids.... my 18 year old daughter is at the I know all stage and my 14 year old son is at the leave me alone stage.... we are working through their teenage issues... I was recently diagnosed with an illness and my sons godmother was diagnosed with cancer last year and they have both learned not to take everything for granted... although most things they still do but are more sensitive to other things... I really think with their christian up bringing and maturity they will perservere! one can pray...
Glome . . . Mar 26, 2009, 1:25am EDT