Before moving back to this area, we attended a church that we really liked. I had just had Knox and we weren't there every Sunday, but we did our best. After moving, I didn't really find a good fit for us. I know that church is not the be-all, end-all of my relationship with God, but it is important to me. It is a foundation and it helps strengthen my family. Ok, so I feel guilty about not attending. Now, there is Asher. How in the world am I going to make this work? Am I getting everyone up and ready and out the door to sit in a seperate room with him? I should do it for the rest of my boys.
My parents found a church they liked and I considered attending , but they were told they wouldn't be allowed to participate because we own a business that sells alcohol. Their offering would be accepted though😑. (BTW, many members of this church frequented the liquor part of the store.) This left me discouraged.
So, here I am debating my faith. I need God more than ever now. It's also my responsibility as a parent to teach my children how grateful we should be that God has blessed us with everything He has.
Just when Asher's diagnosis hit my family and my faith was shaken, angels stepped in for me.
I have spoken with family and close friends who have offered advice, babysitting, and prayer. I have been reached out to by people who know others that can help me. I have received text messages of support. I have received FB messages from people guiding me through diet, vitamins, therapy, and services. This week, a friend dropped off a book at my house that will serve as Bible study for me.
I.am.blessed. My family is blessed. For now, this is my church. I'm getting a lot from all of you. When it's quiet and I'm alone, I pray so hard that God will help me help Asher. He is answering my prayers by sending me each of you.
"'For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11
Hey Liz it's me again! I am also struggling with this. I know it's my responsibility to set an example for my kids, especially when it comes to our faith and being grateful for God's many blessings. It's a personal struggle. Braxton was saved a few years ago. He went up in front of church and I knew he was young but boy was I proud. Well, I just left it at that. Didn't wanna push him into anything. Fast forward to this year's vbs! He went up again and this time he gets it! He wants to be baptized asap and he is committed to this at 8 yrs old. Now the pressure is on because what kind of mom would I be to just sit in the house on sundays or skip out because we're at the lake. So I too, am in the process of finding a new church but until then I am trying to keep the convo open and just be there to talk to him as questions arise. Thank God I have family and good friends to help in even this battle! Girl, all I can say is do what you can do. We are all on this mom roller coaster together. It's hard but it's worth it! God Bless ❤❤❤
ReplyDeleteKeep incorporating God in your life. I hope we both find the perfect place for our families. I'm putting my trust in God❤😊
Delete