Hey Jks,

I struggle with the same concerns regarding my kids' relationship with God. My W has made it difficult to continue what use to be normal practices of going to church. But this also provided me more focus to the fact that I am responsible for the spiritual growth of my children and that doesn't come from just making sure they sit in a seat in a church building so many times a week.

You can still share your faith with them and teach them about love, faith, kindness, goodness, gentleness, self-control, joy, peace...

A friend gave a talk recently about the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. He pointed out that Jesus didn't come when Mary & Martha wanted him to. They ended up losing their brother and dealing with all the emotions of loss and pain.

And when Jesus did come, it was with miraculous results and it served an even greater purpose than what Mary & Martha had in mind.

You're in the pain right now. Its awful. But its also not forever. You have a great deal of life left and the opportunity to make this life great. Don't do this alone. Get all the help you can and do something crazy...trust. Trust that you will get through this. Trust that life has many good things in store for you. Trust that God keeps his promises.

(((jks)))


Me:45, W:45
S:16 D:13
M:22, T:25
Bomb: July 2010
Putting finances in order for "D"
Continue to live in same home-separate rooms