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I am having such a hard time guiding my daughter. She is 15 and literally tells me on a regular basis how it is her life and why cant she just live it? She wants to be able to date whom she wants to, go out with friends who are not good influences and make bad choices for the most part, and she wants to make her mistakes and live with the consequences. She has told me how she wants to move out when she is 18 so she can do what she wants to do. She tells me how she loves me and doesnt want to hurt me, but she wants to find out what the world has to offer. We found out about her mistakes she made this past summer. She has done pretty much everything that is considered worldy. The things she writes on facebook, and sometimes when I read her texts, (which she knows I do from time to time) I can hardly recognize her. I think to myself, "who is this kid?" I address these issues right away and ask her if that is the way she wants to be seen by others, but she just doesnt seem to care and she definitely doesnt agree with me. She deletes things that we tell her to, but these things are in her heart, and that is why they come out. The texting and the things she says from time to time on facebook are just the symptoms of what is going on in her heart and I dont know what to do. I am so worried that she will completely turn away from God and not want anything to do with Him when she gets older if she is not there already. She seems to enjoy our devotions we have at least 4 days a week, and sometime have long discussions about Gods Word but her life does not show it. I never thought I would have this problem, she used to talk about God all the time, she loved memorizing Bible verses, and prayed such beautiful prayers. She was always praying for the unsaved, and seems to still have a heart for the unsaved. My husband wants to yank everything away from her, the computer, texting abilities, her friends, and the boy she is crazy about. (Which by the way, I would love to do this too as it would make it easier for me.) He pretty much wants to lock her in her room until she "grows out of the drama". He thinks that this will change her if she cant do anything anymore. I dont agree with this as I beleive this will cause extreme anger and only hold off what she wants to do till later when we have no control. She is chaperoned with everything, her time with friends is extremely limited, she is not allowed to sleep over her friends houses unless I really know the parents, and there is only 1 or 2 girls so this is very rare. When she goes to the mall it is only for 2 hours and I am there the whole time. If she goes to the movies, again, I have to be there. My husband doesnt do any of the chaperoning as he says he can't handle the drama, and he doesnt like her friends and makes no effort in getting to know them at all, so he just stays at home. When he gets angry he calls them names, especially the guy she likes, like loser and so on. So if she wants to go somewhere, it is with me. He has a date night with her once a week due to my pleeding that she needs to spend time with her dad, but other than that their relationship really isnt very good. She is quite angry with him. He says he doesnt like her very much when she is with her friends so he just pulls away. Im lost... Im extremely concerned, and really wonder just what I should do. I have the book Power of a Praying parent, and pray for my daughter daily. Is there anything else??? |
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| Many young girls do go through the stage where their friends are more important to them and they believe they know all there is to know. It is a very difficult time, my advice in short is to have faith not only in God but in the way that you have raised your daughter allow her a little more freedoms ie going to a movie without you you can pick her up right after, give her space to find her self just remind her no matter what you love her and will always be there for her even if its just to talk. Learn to listen to her without judging her trust is what the real fight is about now even if she cant voice it |
| posted by Krystle on 01/12/2011 |
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| i have a 16 year daughter an i know what u meaN |
| posted by susan on 01/12/2011 |
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| Thanks for the advice! |
| posted by Sharon on 01/13/2011 |
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| Been there - my daughter is 17 and for the most part, she has been great. I think that has been because we support her in everything that she does, we are always there and most importantly, we have well defined expectations. We, also, don't get too crazy with the little things - everything she does that we don't agree with does not require a blow out. We try to get as much info as we can and try to anticipate everything and anything. That said, things are so much different today. You can go to www.NaysMall.com. They have a number of eBooks and software you can download on a variety of topics including parental controls for her computer, dealing with difficult teens and dealing with difficult toddlers. They can also help you find ebooks if you don't see what you are looking for. The nice thing is if you see something you want or need, you can buy it and download it immediately. |
| posted by Diane on 01/13/2011 |
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| I feel connected to your outreach on a personal level. I am now 25 but I was once that 15 year old girl that you are talking about. I did everything that you are explaining and more. I disrespected my dad and our relationship went down hill as well due to his overwhelming discipline. My dad worked all the time so i did not see him allot, not that he was absent but i did not feel like he connected with me and when he was home every evening all he did was yell at me. My parents did everything they could and the more that they limited me the more i pulled away and rebelled. Now being an adult I thank my parents for all of there efforts and all the distraught i must have put them through. It sounds like your daughter is trying to discover herself and that can be really scary for you and your husband being her parents, the more that you push the more i think she will pull away but you also cant sit by and not parent. As far as the issue on prayer and worship i think that you also need to leave her some space for her to figure out her beliefs, you can teach her what you believe is the write thing but in the end she will have to believe in him herself in her own way. All we can do as parents is teach our kids and raise them to be a good person and let them decide what to do with what we have taught them. I found my way even though it took me down the wrong path a few times i made it out and would consider myself a well rounded mother of two and good wife to my husband of almost 7 years (we met when i was 16 and married at 19) God has a plan for everyone and hers just has a few wrong turns before she gets to where she is going. Keep doing what you are doing and keep your faith strong that she will find her way, (with a little guidance:) As for her and her dads relationship that will come with time also. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers as i can only imagine what it is like to raise a teenage daughter. Heads up you are doing a good job! |
| posted by Erica on 01/13/2011 |
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| most all of us want though about the same,are children will push us to the end and before we even know there'll be saying thank you for all you we did...just keep doing what your doing and keep the faith .the lord has plans for all us we can't stop those plans......even when where unsure what they are.... |
| posted by charlene on 01/16/2011 |
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| How true Charlene! Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! :) |
| posted by Sharon on 01/17/2011 |
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| With all due respect, Sahron, it sounds to me like you need to let your daughter breathe. She is 15 years old. I don't understand why she needs to be chaperoned all the time. If you want to trust your daughter you have to give her the opportunity to be trusted. If you keep her on such a tight leash all the time she'll eventually rebel. Good luck! |
| posted by Julie on 01/17/2011 |
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| Interesting...You do realize that there is only so much information you can actually put on here. I have given my daughter many opportunities to be trusted, and she breaks the rules almost every time, which is why she is now chaperoned. She started rebelling when she had quite a few freedoms, going to the movies alone, hanging out with friends in public places alone, etc...she wanted more, so she took more. This is when slowly but surely, the freedom was taken away, and it is given back slowly as she proves herself. But thanks for your input! |
| posted by Sharon on 01/19/2011 |
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-Sharon,
I didn't realize the entire situation. I was VERY rebellious when I was that age, however my parents were divorced and remarried. I was verbally abused and neglected. My rebellion was a cry for help that unfortunately went unanswered. Perhaps there is a deeper issue? There is a reason children rebel. I mean most do, but when it is over and over you have to question, why. Being a teenager was hard for me 20 years ago. I cannot even imagine the pressure in this day and age. Maybe you should ask her if she wants to see a counselor. I wouldn't ask her straight out, maybe work it into a conversation.
Julie |
| posted by Julie on 02/02/2011 |
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| Thanks again for writing. I am so sorry that it was so hard for you...every child deserves to get help when needed. There actually was a deeper issue that has just come to light. She is going to counseling and it has definitly been helping also. Her issue is a personal and tragic one, it has broken our hearts but we are all working through it. Her dad and I are now going to counseling together, (I have been going for the last year on my own) as we want to come together as parents and be a team. I see God working in our family, and things are actually getting better for all of us. Stephi has been slowly changing her attitude and seeing that the consequences she is dealing with are due to her not keeping our trust by breaking many rules. I was thrilled about a week ago when she came to me and appologized for some things she had done and took personal responsibility. This was a huge step! :) I honestly didnt think it would happen so soon. I do appreciate your concern and thanks again for responding! |
| posted by Sharon on 02/14/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Your sister in Christ, Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Your sister in Christ, Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Your sister in Christ, Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Your sister in Christ, Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Your sister in Christ, Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Your sister in Christ, Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Your sister in Christ, Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Your sister in Christ, Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Your sister in Christ, Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is Through). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is True). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is True). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Maria. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Sharon: Do not despair. We are with you. First of all, is great that you have your eyes in God and be encouraged in knowing that he never leaves us not forsake us. (he is eternal and he is in us) (Psalm 103). I am sure your daughter can sense Gods Love through you. Keep praying and believing all his promises. Watch that your Christian Character do not be broken by the challenges that are presented to you every day. Cover your self, your husband and your daughter in prayer and confess the word in your life. Do not fight. Let the word of God and the Holy Spirit convict where mistakes are present. (Only God is True). The word call us to remember him, His word. Keep in mind that every new challenge is a new opportunity to learn what the Lord has to say in our circumstances and gives us the power to uncover through prayer and meditation his personal plan of salvation for us. . Seek and you will find what the word has to say in every challenge. Believe and do not be afraid. Love covers multitudes of sins and the word of God is Love. Use it to create, to correct, to exhort and to keep believing. Be encouraged. You are not alone. Be encouraged. The fight is not yours. Mean while humble your self in prayer and teach her the values of a woman on Gods eyes. I am doing the same with my 15 yr.old. Maria. |
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| Please. Does somebody knows how to delete the copies? Thank you. I hope it is not too anoying. |
| posted by Maria on 02/20/2011 |
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| Dear Shanon have you talked to your pastor about this? It sounds like you guys could use some family counceling. Not because you guys are crazy, but because it sounds like you need a moderator. This way there is someone in between helping you all come to terms. Right now she is rebelling and you are retaliating. Usually no one wins that battle. But if you bring in your pastor or go to a family cancer you can work together to make rules and comprimises. And she really needs her dad during these difficult years. |
| posted by Janet on 03/02/2011 |
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