Son needs prayer

[Snowrose]

Hello dear friends,

I just found out my son (who is 18) is making plans to move out with his girlfriend. The main reason for this drastic move is that he wants to help her leave her father who is emotional abusive. They both haven't finish school for their grade 12 diploma. Philip has applied to do the courses he needs to finish school online. Plus he is now looking for a job in the city and has a couple of prospects of living quarters.

I am beside myself and talking doesn't do anything. Prayer is needed here and it will much appreciated. God bless.

Snowrose

 

[Faithin1]

My prayers are with you, dear sister. I have a teenage son myself, so I can certainly understand your concern. Does your son's girlfriend have other family or possibly a girlfriend she could temporarily move in with to escape from the abuse? Where is her mom? Does she have a pastor or someone in her congregation who might be wiling to help her? Is her school aware of her abusive father? Have you discussed other options with your son?

I realize I am asking lots of questions, but I'm just trying to think of alternatives to the two of them living together. If your son has accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he must realize that this proposed living arrangement is totally out of the will of God. No good will come of it.

Pray without ceasing! God will help.

Dear Lord, I pray that you will provide the answers needed to help Snowrose and her son. Please bless them and provide a solution for their dilemma. Please give her son and his girlfriend the wisdom to do what is right according to your will. Please touch the heart of someone and make it possible for the girlfriend to find a peaceful existence in a loving environment. In the precious name of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Psa. 37:25 "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."

Trust in the Lord!

 

[monkeys]

Dearest Snowrose,

I cannot imagine the helplessness you must be feeling. I pray that God will strengthen you and give you wisdom in this difficult situation.

As for some advice...if your son's girlfriend is 18 years then maybe you can suggest taking her into your home. By having her at your home, you can counsel her and guide her, they will both be under your roof under you supervision.

I know this may sound out of the question, but it is better than them both moving out and potentially ruining their lives. There must be another alternative.

I pray that everything will work out in God's will. Have peace in this situation. Remember that God is always in control of the situation, He will never give you more than you can handle. Everything happens for a purpose.


Many Blessing,
You Sister in Christ,
monkeys

 

[ladylovesJesus]

my dear sister snowrose

I always enjoy chatting with you. It is sad when these situation arise. Remember this dear sister.

"Therefore I tell you , whatever you ask for in prayer, BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED IT, and it will be yours." (Mk 11:24)

It works.....it really, really works!

Father I pray that you will give snowrose wisdom in this situation. Show the son the right way and guide him to make the right decisions in life. I pray for discernment and understanding and that the young lady will be set free from this emotional abuse as this is so damaging in life. You are the God who restores all the years the locusts have eaten. Help snowrose to stay close to You and lean on You. May she be led by Your Holy Spirit I pray in Jesus' name amen.

He that is in us is greater than he that is in the world. 1John 4.4.

God bless you dear sister and sometimes all we can do is pray in these situations. Love you sister :rainbow: :rose:

 

[Light&salt]

Hi Snowrose, I sure will pray for God to make a straight path in this situation. For your son, his girlfriend and for you. A lot of good alternatives has been given here. God knows the best way. Really hope you are able to find some rest in the middle of this situation. Praying

 

[Snowrose]

Hello my dear friends,

Thank you so much for your encouragement and prayers. God bless you all.

Love,
Snowrose

 

[Faithful Son]

I will keep you son in prayer sister Snowrose, it's wonderful to see you again.

God bless you
Much love
teraside

 

[Dreamer]

I know I probably sound like I'm copying teraside, but, snowrose, I'm so glad to see you here.

I will be praying for your son; I've been through something similar to this with my own boy a year or two ago. God understands your love for your son and will hear your prayers.

 

[Snowrose]

Thank you Teraside & Dreamer for your prayers and encouragement.

It has been a while and I do apologize.

God bless you
Lots of love,
Snowrose

 

[Manal_Tayar]

i'm praying!
just wanned to remind you, God is in control of everything!
i just read a thread posted by EuphoricForest, and it really encouraged me, i think it will do the same to you, it's called Experiencing God Day-by-Day...
hope you will be blessed.
And i'm sure God will answer our prayers!
Manal

 

[sealightbreeze]

I am praying. Have you offered for them to live with you? maybe rent out the basement to them?

 

[pixie]

Hey Snowrose

Nice praising with you in chat today. That is a toughie that you are going through with your son. My prayers are with you. The only thing you can do is pray and stand firm in your faith. My son is living with a girl too and I just pray that he gets his life in order, with respect for God.
The only advice I can offer, is to show them both by example. Your love of the Lord. Let them know you love Him, try and share prayers with your son....
God is with this generation too.
I pray to You, Lord Jesus Christ, that You may heal the wounds of this young woman and turn both these adult children to you. Keep them from erring dear Lord and if they err, please let them learn to come to You for shelter.

Psalm 33:11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.

Psalm 34 9 Fear the LORD, you his saints,
for those who fear him lack nothing.

10 The lions may grow weak and hungry,
but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

11 Come, my children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

John 11:51 Jesus would die for the Jewish nation, 52and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one. 53So from that day on they plotted to take his life.

I bought my son a Bible. A student text, with little notes for the younger generation. Just keep your faith up snowrose. He is a child of God, even though he is a young adult now. Hope these few passages help a bit.
One more. Remember that your son loves you and is probably very proud of his mother. You most likely do have some influence on him. God bless. I have five sons, yowza!
Proverbs 17:6
Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

Amenixie :rainbow:

 

[calluna]

Right there with you

Hi Snowrose, now I understand what you were aiming at in chat room. I understand completely. I have a 20 year old, He left home when he was 19, he doesn't know the Lord and I know he stays over at his girlfriends and vice versa, and is involved in worldly things.
Remember our God loves our children more than we do, we must pray and pray and believe and believe, Ladylovesjesus scripture she gave, is what we must stand on. We have no control over our children when they have reached this age, we must accept it. It would be harder on us physically and mentally if we do not. We must put our faith and trust in the Lord, we can pray for their salvation, may He convict our children's hearts and they surrender their lives to God. I pray for God's mercy upon my son, I ask God to protect my son, and to bless him. And believe me, my Lord has been faithful because I am his child, and He hears my prayers.

I have learned to give my son to God, I gave him up to God, and it brings me peace, I trust God knows what He is doing regarding my children. He wants our children to know Him just as much as we want them to. I know we see our kids do rediculous, harmful things, and we just have to sit back and watch and cringe sometimes and maybe the Lord will use those situations to speak to our children, they may have to fall, as painful and terrible as it maybe, they may have to reach that place of brokeness before they cry out to God, but I believe one day, my son will be saved and follow Jesus.
I send my son scripture, I talk to him about Christ's love for him, I show him love, I let him know that I do not agree with some of his life choices. but I always let him know that I love him and that I pray for him.

I encourage you dear one, to pray and believe. Fretting over your child is not going to prevent him from doing what he has decided. It does not help any or change the situation. But prayer, now that can change lives.

God Bless you Snowrose
Calluna

 

[Snowrose]

Hey Calluna,

Thank you for your encouragement and prayers. Believe me every word that you have said has crossed my mind. My son, Philip, is quite adamant with his choices - I didn't argue with him - we have talked and he knows my views already.

It was after the initial shock of the news that my heart started to break for I took this fault upon myself. Don't worry this was dealt with quickly as well. But it felt like the Lord was breaking down the layers of walls that still surround me. To explain it right now will be too long but I praise God for his infinite mercy and grace as He brings the "Refiner's fire" to work in my life.

There burns a fire with sacred heart, white hot with holy flame
And all who dare pass through its blaze will not emerge the same
Some are bronze, and some are silver, some as gold, then with great skill
All are hammered by their sufferings on the anvil of His will

Chorus
The Refiner’s fire has now become my soul desire
Purged and cleansed and purified that the Lord be glorified
He is consuming my soul, refining me, making me whole
No matter what I may lose, I choose the Refiner’s fire

I’m learning now to trust His touch, to crave the fire’s embrace
For through my past with sin was etched, His mercies did erase!
Each time His purging cleanses deeper, I’m not sure that I’ll survive
Yet the strength in growing weaker, keeps my hungry soul alive.

Being in the chatroom yesterday was a great help and encouragement for it brought release in the ache. Many thanks to all who were there and Chad for the music. Plus many thanks to those who have prayed and encouraged me in this thread. Please continue to pray for my dear and adamant son and, if I may be so bold, my two other children - Joshua and Kathryn.

With each season, I learning to lean and trusting in Him a little bit more. All glory and honour to Jesus who is worthy of all praise. God bless you all.

Love,
Snowrose

 

[ladylovesJesus]

Good to be a part of the chat with you too snowrose. I am glad we could minister to you too. I will pray for all your family too.

God bless you dear sister snowrose :rose: :rainbow:

 

[justin1979]

Praying for you Snowrose, Philip, and his girlfriend. Praying for comfort, and their acceptance of God's guidance to follow Him to His rich blessings.