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Today I was blindsided by the realization that my understanding of God and His character is so limited. It is hard to understand the depth of His love, mercy, and grace for me, a wayward child of God, when I feel none of those things for MY wayward son. Sure, I love my son, but most of my feelings toward him these days are those of anger, resentment, hostility, and even indifference. Indifference is a scary feeling, wouldn't you agree? How does God do it? How does He, day after day, extend grace and mercy to His undeserving children? I wish I knew how. I wish I had the strength.
posted by carahinojosa at 10:24 AM
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Although I have not yet experienced the wayward child. I have and continue to experience the wayward ext fam. And I do love them.. and at times I am indifferent but in the times I am indifferent...it is usually me putting my guard up to keep from getting hurt. And as much as I don't want to admit that.. I know it is true. You don't have to worry about HOW God does it.. B/c our little pea brains CAN'T grasp such things.. but you can grasp that fact that God loves him more. God gives him more grace. And in time- as much as this scares me more than indifference. He may see it...your teachings may just sink in..He may just finally listen to the Holy Spirit in him and turn back to what he learned at first. You just have to trust and hope in the big Him. And let Him deal with the rest.
I am praying for you my friend...
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wow. so glad to see you're still around! :-) i still have bloglines, and saw this entry. i've thought about you and your family for the last year and hope you're doing good. xo
darla
I too have a wayward child. I hate to think what the neighbour thinks of the language she uses at times. But there are moments of hope, too. She goes to church without being pressured by us, and it's getting better. Trust in God. Look at the people He has redeemed, and how far gone some of them seemed. Trite words, you might say. But then we all underestimate the love and power of God. Blessings.
no need or no words i get to write after i saw your blog , nice blog , i suppose are you very busy with your work ,these lines is saying by your work , nice work you have done.
keep it up in forward direction
god bless you
no need or no words i get to write after i saw your blog , nice blog , i suppose are you very busy with your work ,these lines is saying by your work , nice work you have done.
keep it up in forward direction
god bless you
Susanna was somewhat wayward, ok, I'll be honest, she was WAY wayward. My parents struggled, and fumbled with her every step of the way. She pushed and kicked, and rebeled in every way she knew how. But my parents never gave up. When they moved to Austin they wanted her to go with them because they knew it would get her away from those who she was getting into trouble with, but they didn't want her to get the wrong impression. When my mom finally asked her, she broke down crying saying she didn't think they would want her.
She had to come to the realization that she didn't want that life anymore, and take the steps to change it.
Now that she's in Austin she's made considerable changes in her life, and while she's not perfect, my moms not so scared for her anymore.
All that to say, he's never beyond the point of no return! I'll be praying for y'all
Hi Cara!
Chris Hale here. I hope my name rings a bell, and at least brings back a few good High School memories! :)
I was trying to find the best way to say hi, and thought I would leave a comment for you. I hope all is well, and would love to catch up if you have the time in your, no doubt, very busy schedule.
chale955@gmail.com
Kindest Regards,
Chris
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