Lessons learned the first 50 years
I hit a milestone. I turned 50 years old. I am thankful that I don't feel 50. I am thankful for things God has taught me throughout those 50 years. . I have learned that God loves mercy and when I feel a sense that justice needs to happen over mercy, all I need to do is remember that I am thankful for when God gives me mercy instead of a just punishment. (Micah 6:8 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.) ( Luke 6: 36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. ) I have learned that hurt people end up hurting people. When I am able to see that I didn't hurt them but I am bearing the results of that persons hurt inflicted by other people, it helps me forgive whatever hurt they pushed onto me and move on. (Romans 12 : 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. ) I have learned that anyone who thinks they have God
Unfortunately, like us, our kids are not perfect and are constantly being transformed into the image of Christ!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry your kids have "been kids" in ways that are dangerous for John-Michael. I hope you and your husband can come up with some good "ground rules" soon---and that the kids will follow them!
Hang in there. You're not alone!
~Jennifer
Thank you for the encouragement, Jennifer! You are right... None of us will be without sin until we are glorified.. :)
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