Ever get that call telling you that your child did the unthinkable???
The jaw dropping, nauseating, instant feeling of wanting to puke THING that you thought would NEVER happen.
Yeah, I got that call this past Wednesday.
I am here to tell you that your child's actions DO NOT define you as a person or a parent.
In the situation there is an opportunity to learn and possibly see the good.
Pray, mama.
Just pray that God lead you in the horrible, unthinkable.
That He would give you the words to say and the actions to take.
Cover your child in truth and scripture.
Girl, our kids are HUMAN and sometimes very impulsive.
Many times, I have expected my child to act like a 35 year old..."What were you thinking? Are you kidding me right now?"
Truth is they probably weren't thinking, their actions and behavior were too quick for a thought process to take place.
In this, there is GROWTH.
For you, your child and an opportunity to give the situation back to God, asking for forgiveness, redemption, mercy, and grace.
An opportunity to give the circumstance back to Him so that your child's dependence upon Him becomes bigger and stronger.
You are NOT labeled by your child's mistake.
You are NOT and were not meant to carry that burden.
Pray.
For your heart, your child's...that He would turn what the enemy meant for harm, into something so good.
Surround yourself with prayer warriors who know your heart, your child's heart and the intentions of it.
Those that know your heart will extend you mercy and grace....those that don't...they will be quick to judge.
Not your people.
The world today is so quick to be offended, pass judgment, and take sides.
Stand firm in who you are, the child that you are raising, and the values you as a family hold near and dear to your heart.
This too, shall pass.
In and through the journey is an opportunity to point ALL things back to Him.
Your sister in Christ,
Trudy
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