Villages and Reminders

While things are going well here at Hworld, God has been swift in reminding me that Satan is alive and well. I was shocked into reality several times this week. I have several friends that are really under attack right now and I covet your prayers for them. While I won't be going into detail, I will give you some direction for your prayer. Marriages are struggling, couples are hurting, children are wanted, people are depressed and sick, and children are hurting.

Now I know these things are going on everywhere, and some of these things are very expected, sometimes these things will rock you to your core. I have been rocked to my core this morning. A dear friend of mine reminded me this morning that affairs can happen to anyone. Heartbreak can occur at anytime and in anyplace, the unexpected should be expected and we should be prepared. Ladies, please beg for the Lord to guard your marriage. Pray for your husbands: they need it. Men, pray for your wives: they need it.

Raising children takes a village and never expect anything less. While disciplining our children may actually hurt us more than them, they do not see it that way. The children feel as though they are being wronged. They are not. God tells us that if we spare the rod, we spoil the child. In my limited experience at raising children I have found that this so very true. There are so many times when it is just easier to overlook bad behavior than to do anything about it. This morning I was reminded that sometimes we need a hand with our children. I am so thankful for good friends that have reminded me of that at times. I need help and so do you.

I was also reminded this morning that when we as parents are hurting it also hurts our children. BB reminded me of that. He said "Momma, he knows his mom is hurting, but it's not his fault". That broke my heart. She's hurting which hurts her baby. Parent's, it's okay to hurt, but we also have to heal. It takes a village to heal. It takes prayer, it takes other believers, it takes Jesus. God is faithful to provide us our needs, but are we faithful to take what He provides, or are we too stuck in our flesh to see what a gift He has given?

Reminders are a gift. Sometimes they are shocking, sometimes they are unwanted, sometimes they are helpful. Be thankful for what you are given, and be willing to help another who needs a gift.

Amy