It’s never easy going it alone. Yet there are
multiplied thousands (possibly millions) of single Moms or single Dads who make
it happen for their family day after day after day.
These Moms or Dads could be ‘single’ for a variety of
reasons. Perhaps their marriages did not make it due to irreconcilable
differences with their spouses. Perhaps their husbands or wives cheated
and abandoned them for younger or more attractive suitors. Perhaps they
were hapless victims of serial domestic violence and simply could not take the
abuse anymore. Perhaps they were never married and became young parents
outside of the bonds of holy matrimony; and so, their children grew up with and
alongside them.
By whatever avenue you have arrived at this single parent
circumstance, there are several important things you need to know:
First of all, no child that was ever born is “illegitimate”
in the Mind of God. However, you and I have arrived on this planet,
either through righteous or unrighteous unions, GOD foreknew our situations and crowned us with eternal
love. It’s a grace thing. So never ever allow any person or group
to label you or your child as shameful or as a disgrace. If you made a
mistake in life (of any sort), just ask God for forgiveness, take stock of
yourself, live in as much peace as possible with those around you, rise up and
keep it moving.
Secondly, please know that GOD SEES ALL your courageous
effort, every day. He takes careful note of your sacrifices, your
exhaustion, your loneliness and even your pain. Never forget that HE has
a definite plan for you and your offspring. “For I know the thoughts that
I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give
you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Thirdly and finally, be assured of this: YOU CAN AND YOU WILL MAKE IT! As
long as you have JESUS at your side (and on your side), “nothing shall be
impossible unto you.” (Matthew 17:20) Therefore, you must focus on His
covenant promise, which simply says “no weapon that is formed against you shall
prosper.” (Isaiah 54:17)
I see you. But more importantly, GOD SEES YOU.
You have bandaged hundreds of cuts and scrapes; you have comforted children
compassionately, wiping a myriad of tears; you have worked so hard (to the edge
of exhaustion) both inside and outside of the home; you have washed more
clothes and prepared more meals than anyone could possibly know; you have
juggled a modest budget to keep food in your pantry, clothes on your children’s
backs and a roof over their heads; and occasionally, you might have endured the
ridicule or indifference of others who have never walked a mile in your
shoes.
Nevertheless, you are still standing! GOD has a word
of encouragement, designed specifically for you: “Take up the whole armor of
God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and HAVING DONE ALL, to
STAND.” (Ephesians 6:13) So be encouraged. Keep moving
forward. Remember: “I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS
ME.” (Philippians 4:13) YOU
CAN DO IT! STAND!
Sisters and brothers, be continually
blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON
COMING KING. Maranatha!
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