Dearest Readers, This sharing is a deep, heartfelt one for me as I am pondering often, if it is not for others as well,,,,,,,concerning estrangement from family, not totally by our choice nor maybe by yours, perhaps by mutual agreement, or perhaps there is just no other recourse for either side, nevertheless, estrangement has occurred.
Thus, it is so in our lives today. After so many years of reaching out, attempting to resolve, overlooking, or whatever other words of description one may use, nothing appears to be making a positive change.
For us, there is a standard, principal, moral values that we hold too. We will not compromise, as it goes against our spiritual convictions, so thus, from all these we have diligently put for effort to continue relations, they demand we accept their style of values, life, etc. which, as I have already stated, completely against our spiritual convictions, that are rooted and found in the unchanging word of God. These others have become so toxic that to protect ourselves there has to be separation. Our love continues for them, we daily pray for them. Tis a sad thing, but when one reads the word of God it has been from the beginning of creation and all through the bible. One must rely upon God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit to bring them through, as we have done these last years. One can live free, as my title says, in such a situation. It is found in relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, reading, praying the word of God, singing, worshipping. One can overcome and be in great peace. No, it is not as we truly desire, nor anyone desires such a situation.
I encourage you to search the scriptures for yourselves, seeking God to give guidance, he will answer, for he is ever faithful.
Our lives do not depend upon family to bring us happiness, peace, contentment. Family is important I do believe, but it is what it is today, more and more families can not, will not get along, and I believe mostly because of spiritual. Perhaps it is grown children, parents or siblings as it is in our case of all listed.
I also believe deeply that technology has changed the mind, thinking, morals of mankind today. I have seen it in my own grown children these last several years, and it is very disturbing. Ones that at one time, before they got so engulfed, sucked into technology, they were not as they are now. They are as strangers now, as if I have never known them, they have changed so much.
It has been a daily process of going before the throne of my Father God, but I am living free, free from their accusations of all being our fault, which we have failed, but have repented to them, God and put for the effort to resolve any situation, but they have not. Free, that I have daily peace, not waking up to a feeling dread of what will be occurring today as it was so in the past. Free, to live simply, focusing on the life we have here on the farm, the children we care for and husband and I enjoying a joyful relationship not burdened down with 'who' is it this time that is bringing so much drama.
These children are well grown, living their own lives, of which husband and I will not answer for their choices. They are so full of haughty pride, looking down their noses as if they are so much above many, double standards and though they go to some building where supposedly the word of God is spoken, they claim, 'I am a sinner but I am covered by grace.' Romans 6:1-2 says otherwise. Yet, may they soon wake up to allow God to take the scales from their eyes to see his truth.
Rev. 3:17-19
Which we all are or have been. This is the scripture God used to wake us up many years ago.
Protect yourself, no matter what guilt ones may try to lay at your door, if your hearts are pure before God, it will have no effect. Be encouraged, search the scripture for yourself, pray for them and yourself and...……..
LIVE FREE
In Joy
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