You can’t. At least overnight, you can’t. You can solve the problem of fixing your child’s outward appearance of respect, but to change the heart, that’s God’s job.
I posted this on facebook yesterday:
When child talks back, don’t just send them to their room. Make them read a devotional, take notes, and then they can come out …. let’s see if this solves talking back and being disrespectful.
While I believe in God’s Word healing our deepest needs, I’m not sure my advice to myself and others was completely accurate. Sending my child to their room only made the problem worse. When I had them read a devotion and take notes, it was done in haste and the heart problem was not solved. Do I believe that God’s Word is living and powerful and they could have gleaned something positive out of it? Sure. But I realized something…
In teaching and training my children, I need to focus on the offense, not the defense.
If I’m constantly reacting to my child’s disrespect with disapproval, and correcting the problems when they arise, it’s not solving the heart issue at hand. So maybe we can figure this parenting thing out together? Maybe, like me, you are struggling with this with one of your children. I see your frustration and the way you question yourself as a parent. What am I doing wrong? Why won’t this child improve in this area? Why do other parents seem to have it together?
I’m no expert, but here are some things I’m learning along the way:
1) Each Child Is Different
Don’t compare your children with one another. Each child is different and parenting might look a little adjusted for each child.
2) Love Your Child Deeply, In Spite Of Their Sin
Your child needs to know that you deeply love them, even in spite of their sin. Knowing that I’m a work in progress is humbling and a great reminder that my child is still growing developmentally and spiritually. I need to be patient and focus on love. Sin will always be around, but my child won’t be forever. While I have them in my home for this season, I need to let them know that I love them even when they fail.
3) Be Proactive
Instead of being on the defense and sending my child to their room after bad behavior, why not sit down with them and do a study together before the problem occurs? This takes effort, time, and discipline for me as the parent first, but I’m sure the benefits would be beautiful.
4) Connect With Your Child
Find ways to connect with each one of your children. What do they enjoy? What makes them tick? What are they passionate about? Find ways to connect with them on their level and actively engage with them.
5) Model Self Control Before Them
More times that I can count, if my child is struggling with anger or frustration, I’ve modeled it before them in some way. Evaluate yourself before the Lord, and ask Him to renew your thoughts, your words, and your actions. How have you been responding to your children? Have you had a short temper lately? Are you walking in the Spirit? When I slow down, take a deep breath, and ask God to renew my mothering, I usually see I positive result in my children’s behavior.
6) Show Affection & Give Attention
Affection and attention are HUGE. If are kids are getting lots of kisses and hugs and attention, their stress levels go down, and their spirits go up!
7) Pray For Your Children Regularly
This is something I don’t do enough of! Pray for your children regularly and specifically. Maybe keep a prayer journal specifically about each child. This would be a neat way to watch God work and keep your attitude in check.
8) Accept That Parenting Is A Sanctifying Process
I was working at a convention last weekend in Rochester, and I got to chat with a mom for a moment. We were talking about children being a blessing, and I mentioned…. “I never knew I was an angry person until I became a Mommy.” We both giggled and nodded together in unison. She said something so profound…
Children are a blessing, God’s Word says it… but it’s not always in the way we perceive it to be. Children aren’t just a blessing because they are cute and cuddly, but because they refine us and sanctify us in the process of raising them. They are teaching us something each day, and that is a big part of the blessing.
What about you? What piece of wisdom can you share that has helped in raising godly children? I’d love to hear about it.
I know I struggle with my children. However, my issue is my OVER reaction to the disrespect. My children are a bit older. Double digits. I expect them to KNOW the rules and be obedient ALL. THE. TIME. When they arent, well, I get embarrassed and anxious (because that isnt how I raised them!) . I have been learning to hold my tongue and take a deep breath. It doesn’t always happen (I am ashamed to say it, but its true!) but its getting better. I love my children. I try. Parenting isn’t perfect, but God is so I rely on Him.
I hear ya! That’s where I need to lay down my pride and continually hand them over to the Lord instead of worrying how “I” look. It’s not about me, it’s about their souls and molding their relationship with the Lord. I know, we want to see them walk in the way we raised them, but that’s where deep faith comes in and daily surrender to the Lord! Love ya!
Wow this is SO me! I have 5 in the double digits now, but I have felt this way all their lives! I mean they were like two and everybody else was having tantrums, I’d look at them like “Don’t think YOU can try it. You know better.” So I have kids who know how to behave very well in public, but have a lot of unresolved resentment. I try to talk a lot more now and understand that ‘my way or the highway’ doesn’t work anymore. The main thing I get now is that just like God loves me through all my mistakes, bad choices, tantrums, terrible tongue and sins as an adult is how I have to love my mostly grown children, not make them feel like I’m sitting in judgement of them, always keep the door of communication open, and let them know I’m here for them no matter what while still instilling the word of God into them through not just talk but my actions too. I’m a work in progress because it’s hard to let go of the notion that your kids know better, should do better, and should be better than everyone else, like they should be superhuman Super Christians. Ha! That’s funny when I’m so far away from that on my best day. Y’all pray for me!
praying with you!
Wow MD that’s my story too, except I have 3 in the double digits and a toddler. Praying for you!!
I agree with what Joann said. I have one child in high school & deal with the disrespect with me & also the back talk which I don’t like at all. My parents would send me to my room when I got out of hand but don’t remember talking back to them especially to their face. I really found this article very informative.
Traci, this was a MOST needed post today. I can’t even tell you how much I needed this. I think that sometimes we come to our wits end and we try to fix it all on our own and just completely forget Who is in control. I even took notes from your post because, even though it all seems relatively simple and something I “should” already know, I’m obviously not doing some of these. Thank you for this!
I hear ya! So glad it blessed and encouraged you!
Can I just like all the comments? I’ve been a mother for 29 years and still don’t have it figured out. My youngest is 10, and comes from a hard place, she’s adopted. The disrespect is over the top, but the love is too. She says thank you, she says she loves me, she loves hugs…so I’m totally over the “what others think of me” (well not totally) and am just trying to be all there for her and guide her little heart to the good. lots of good suggestions here. I need to re group and re connect and pray pray pray. Thanks!
I’m 67 yrs old and we adopted our great granddaughter, we got her when she was 7 months and I’m having a real hard time with this, I know I’m at fault because I over react when she is disrespectful buy I’m trying, I know she loves us and we love her but she ask us all the time if we love her, she knows she is adopted and I think because her mother gave her up she needs the reassurance that we love her. She will be nine this year, at least I know I’m not alone and a failure. Thank you for this! God Bless
You are not alone and I think it is amazing that you have taken her in! Yes, she will need constant reassurance in the love and acceptance department. Praying for you! God Bless!
Emily, we are in the same place. We are raising our five year old granddaughter. Have had her since birth. I love her more than words can say but it is a daily challenge. She is the same way, loving but short fuse. Her mother is around and is not affectionate. She has Aspergers Syndrome. It is very confusing for her. Have to constantly reassure her.
Praying for you Kathy! You are doing an amazing job!
Do you a particular devotional that would be good for doing together regarding this? I have a 7 yr old daughter that is very strong-willed and disrespectful. I have tried many approaches with little to no effect. I would love a devotional or some other biblical information that we could work on together.
Thank you for writing this. I really needed this today. Great suggestions and positive thoughts and suggestions for parents and children. Thanks again!
Am so glad it blessed and encouraged you!
Do you have any suggestions for disrespectful adult children? Not mine, I am blessed beyond belief with my three adult children and 5 beautiful grandchildren. It’s my boyfriend, the love of my life, Who taught me what love really means that has a very dependent 21 yr old. He still lives at home and only works periodically and pays nothing. He has an 8 month old baby boy and uses him to manipulate his father. I try very hard to stay out of it but have to bite my tongue lots of times. It breaks my heart to see my man hurt over this. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
I thank God for this as it was right on time, as he always is! I needed to hear/read this. I have 11yr old twin boys and I must find away to manage through and remain an example. They make me pretty angry, I can’t tolerate disrespect. Pray for me
Although I love all your points #3 is one so many parents don’t get. A mom of two boys 14 & 19 I can’t express how important it is to do just that. Sit down with your children and teach/train them (often, several times). Act out the bad character and ask them “what is the right way act”…act it out and be silly. Read a scripture about it and when the time comes when they have a tendency to act up, remind them “Mommy can’t wait to see you shine today!” Or when I would leave I would say something like; “Mommy can’t wait to hear a good report about you today!” When our family would come visit I would let them know issues we were working on so if they see me correcting they understood we were in training. Just like you have to teach your child to walk, talk, go potty…etc you have to teach them character. They are learning and growing and what they learn comes from their teacher. When mine were little I would watch them and pick out character flaws we needed to work on (most of the time they would show up and I did not even need to look). Rather it be respect, kindness, servant-hood, how to clean, how to walk…etc there is one thing I learned, my children are a blank slate and it’s up to my husband and I to train them. Just like when you start a new task/job you have to learn, well, so do our children. They come un-assembled, and God chose you to be their assembler.
Thank you for this, I needed to hear this. I’m exhausted of worrying and not understanding why my children won’t change their attitude and disrespect? As I step back after we’ve all had a break down I realize my attitude towards them is the same as I get from them when I react to their behavior , still expecting my kids to do different but we do it every time they’re direspectful, Lol its so crazy its almost funny
I’m hard on myself and them, I love them so much and constantly worry about others feelings, threatening my kids to behave just to please others, I will pray harder for this. As a mom I get so aggravated at me, I’m supposed to be teaching patience, kindness and forgiveness, I so understand about the never new I was angry until I was a mom. Until I became a mom I was the most patient person to be around, then it’s like BOOM! here my temper is. I know I can change and this took a lot of pressure of me, so again thank you it feels good to be able to say how I feel and know I’m not alone.
Yes, I think a lot of it is our pride and worrying about what others will think! Praying with you in this Kendra!
It really is all HIS Grace, my eldest turned 18 yesterday. He has become such a lovely, godly ‘man’, despite our failings. Prayer is definitely the key, seeking an All-powerful God Who can accomplish the impossible. My second son is 16 and very different, keeping me humble and showing me again that it is all HIS Grace and nothing ultmiately to do with me. I praise God that HE saw fit to bless me with these children, knowing that we were just the parents for the job. To God be the Glory
amen! Thanks for raising up children in the Lord Susanna!
I deal with this on a daily basis right now with my 3 yr old. Almost everything I ask him to do gets a “NO!” response. This happened some with my now 6 yr old. One thing I try to keep in mind is to not take it personally. They are kids and they are in the process of learning and testing the boundaries. When I take it personally it can easily lead to hurt, anger, frustration, etc. I try to be as objective as possible. I do fail at times…but I try to stick with this the best I can. Also, be consistent. Kids are smart. If they sense that you’re giving in they will take advantage (even if they don’t realize they are doing it)! It may not seem like you’re making a difference but I can testify that I have seen big changes in my 6 yr old after consistent training.
Yes, consistency is key!
I really enjoyed this – thank you for sharing!
One thing that comes to mind as I was reading is how often I see mothers being treated horribly by their spouse or other adults, parents, etc. all the while holding high expectations of their children and wondering why they speak poorly to them. Or speaking unloving to their children and wondering why they won’t listen or respect them.
Great study topic! A subject we can all probably relate to and have something to share about.
Yes, true! Thanks for your insight!
I’ve had to learn to ask my children for forgiveness many times over. One key thing we like to do it to let our kids know we are available anytime they need our help or to simply talk. Disrespect is often born from their displeasure with something unspoken or resentment somewhere in the relationship. They may even feel their is hypocrisy or we have let them down in some way.
Such wisdom here! Yes, asking our children for forgiveness is truly the most humbling and rewarding act I’ve had to do thus far! Don’t grow weary in well doing!
Traci, our son is 20 yrs old and living at home until he returns to college in the fall. He is working a full time job and he is very much respected there. He is a hard worker and well liked, but he is very disrespectful to me and my husband. There have be many battles this summer. I have always prayed for our son and I continue to. It has been a hard couple of months. He has been rebellious and the only thing I know to do is keep teaching, praying and loving him. Thank you for this. It was much needed.
Hi Lisa! That’s so hard. It sounds like you are doing all you can do. Keep on keeping on. Stay close to the Lord, and close to your spouse through this trial. Keep praying for wisdom each step of the way. If it gets too bad, the next step might be to ask him to find a different roof over his head. I can’t imagine having to do that, but again, only you and your spouse will have to make those hard decisions for your family. Love you!
We have a daughter heading off to college for the first time in several weeks. She has attended a Christian school all her life and now has decided that she’s “not sure about this whole Christianity thing”. She thinks that we are forcing Christianity on her. Last night she came home from a graduation party wearing a very revealing top and I told her that I did not approve of it. She knew I was upset and she went to her room. This is not the first incident of this kind. I haven’t spoken to her since and all night I tossed and turned crying out to God to help me and guide me. I’m so upset with her that I don’t even want to see her. I need help knowing how to deal with my anger and how to continue to love her when I feel like she is defiant and disrespectful towards her dad and me.
Oh Sue! I’m not there yet (my kids are 8, 6, and 3) but can only imagine the challenges that each parent faces during the teen years. My advice would be to not blame yourself. Sometimes, even though we raise our kids right and try our best, they choose to rebel. My biggest piece of advice would be to pray, and read scripture, and guard your heart against bitterness towards her. She will sense that more than anything. When she is in a good frame of mind, maybe take her out to dinner or go for a walk and just listen to her and love her through this trial. Hang in there Mama! You are doing a great job.
This was incredibly helpful, thank you! i’ve been trying to figure out how to deal with some major respect issues I’ve got with both of my kids right now, and it’s comforting knowing that there are more options than what I’ve come up with, AND that my kids are not the only ones going through this!
Praying for you Katherine!
I have a 3 year old that gas just learned to talk. She is very disrespectful at times. I have spanked her I have used time out and nothing seems to be working. Any advice for me that works would be great thanks
In any discipline you use, pray for wisdom and always do it in love. Will we fail? Sure… but keep close to the Lord and seeking His will. He will show you through His Word <3
I don’t think that at 3 years old a child can choose to be disrespectful. I would guess, and I may be wrong, so take the good and toss what doesn’t apply, she may hear this type talk.
If it were my child I would restate what she said in a manner that is acceptable. You may ask her if she can notice the difference in the way you said it and to please repeat it the way you said it.
Training her to use a nice tone and respectful words.
I think this is where we need God’s wisdom with each individual family. Seek God’s will, evaluate our tone/attitude as parents, take into account the child’s developmental stage, all the while understanding the depth of all of our sin and the value of God’s grace to cover it all.
Our “children” are 30, 28, 24 and 17. We just finished high school!!! I have 4 children that by the grace of God all know him. Disrespect was not a big issue in our house. But again, only by the grace of God. I can’t say why that was, except that there was alot of grace in our parenting. I felt deeply when the kids made poor choices and usually found a time to sit down and talk it through. I respected them and NEVER wanted to embarrass them in front of friends. So we didn’t deal with things always right then. Also, being consistent, especially when they are young, and following through, is the hardest part of parenting. By the grace of God (and nothing to do with me) my kids are all fairly sensitive people with kind hearts. I don’t know how that happened, but we have an amazing God who is bigger than any problem with our kids. Nothing compares to prayer! (and being open to my own mistakes).
amen, and praise the Lord for His unfailing grace in our lives! Your kids sound amazing.
Great Godly advice!!! When i repramind/intstruct my 13 year old she fiddles with the phone and pretends there is a phone problem and hangs up. She lives in the US am in the Caribbean they migrated last year. Been praying…..also she spends alot of time watching tv and less time on her personal devotions.
P.S. I recently buy her a phone, am gonna take your advice and start having bible study with her.
Lord help!!!
Praying with you! What a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child. They may not like it at first, but make it fun and really try to bond with them during this time, even if they reject it at first.
I like what Stacey said, about not taking the acting out personally. It’s really not about us as parents, but about the process they are going through on the way to maturity. Our best response is to model maturity instead of being reactive. Another important point I have realized with my sons, 22 and 17- is that at some point we have to let them make their own choices and fail or else they will never internalize consequences and learn from them. Our instinct is to protect them from the pain of failure, but in protecting them too much, we can paralyze them so that they are unprepared for the harsh realities of life. Most importantly…you do not have to agree with your child’s choices to love them. Love, love, love them- even if they reject your God and lifestyle. You can never go wrong by loving them.
Amen! I always tell myself, someone has to be the parent 🙂 I need to set the godly tone and atmosphere in the home.
I can’t tell you how timely this articles is for me. I am raising 5 of my grandchildren — 15,13, 11, 9 and 7 The 11 year old is in the middle between two big teen sisters and 2 rambunctious brothers. I find myself trying to apply the type of upbringing I had in the late 50’s to these kids…and oh, how it does not work. Your advice is so Scriptural and gives me a good answer for the times when my pride gets the best of me and I get mad over what I see as “disrespect”. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome! Wow, raising 5 grandchildren. That’s amazing. God’s grace fills in all the gaps where we may feel inadequate, doesn’t it? Praying for you Rita
Thank u for this post. I do get upset quickly with my children when the do not listen,which I hate. I pray nightly they will grow up to be Godly women. Using this technique will be very beneficial to my children and I. Keeping God first and putting it in his hands is most important. Keep posting more great ideas! Thanks!
You are very welcome! Thanks for stopping by Emily!
I am a single mama of two littles and I see disrespect a bit differently. I am learning that I am worth more than their disrespect. I remove myself from the situation, explaining that I will not accept their attack on me. Once they are calm, we go through many of the steps you outlined in your blog. As a result of lots of affection and attention, my girls are slowly learning that we each have value, and none of us deserve the wrath and disrespect of others. Thank you for addressing this important topic.
Excellent job! Stay close to the Lord!
All I’ve read is a lot of women with issue but root of the matter is a Godly obedient dad. If the man of the house does not take his role as leader the whole balance is off , there’s no wonder why women are having difficulty. And as for disresect if you set boundarys from the very beginning and enforce your words with consequences when they are very young you save yourself a lot of drama later. I believe what the bible teaches if you love your child you will chastise them. From the very get go a spanking is a clear message that there will be consequences for inappropriate behavior. There is times that just talking is enough but you must set the clear message that certain behaviors will not be tolerated. This nonsense I’ve heard not to spank your child is Un biblical and ignorant. It’s also a attack of the devil to undermine the God give authority to parent to teach a child the way they should go. If any of u women would like bibical example of how God deals with His children face me at Minister spirit I love u all. Shalom
Thank you for your input. I agree! My husband is the godly leader of our home, but I’m with them the most 🙂 Blessings, Traci
AGREE!!!! Was waiting for someone to bring biblical truth to this. I agreed with all the points but was waiting for the biblical truth. you can do all the points and still have a child with disrespect. That is why God commands us to discipline with the rod. Let us not turn to humanism and secular psychology for help. God’s instruction is all we need.
Sometimes the Bible teaches via bad examples. The only time I know of that the Bible says to spank your children is in Proverbs and that was written by Solomon. Solomon’s son didn’t turn out so well. I’ve wondered if that means we shouldn’t be spanking children. I do spank mine but I’ve rarely ever felt like it helped them. I’m not sure God wants me doing it.
Thank you for this …we have no children at home but our neighbor child is so like what you describe. I need to be patient and let God work this out…but her parents need this more than I do. I see the young parents in our SS class struggling with this issue and this is wise counsel. I plan on sharing it with them as I have seen in one in particular how she is showing her daughter …have a temper tantrum and others will obey you…it was a revelation.
I know as a parent I failed in this department and I do not want others to fail as I did…another lap around the wilderness… we are slow learners aren’t we?
Yes, slow learners… but in awe of God’s grace and wisdom. Thanks for stopping by Gaye!
Traci! I was on someone’s Facebook page and saw they posted your article. I was like, it’s Traci’s. Fun to see it being shared 🙂
Also, I love that last quote. Just today someone shared with me that the Hebrew word of blessing is the picture of a rope being held between teeth and then stretched. The stretching–wish kids are GREAT at–is the blessing.
Oops, I meant “which kids are great at”
Thanks friend! It’s amazing to look at the meaning of certain words, isn’t it? That one is amazingly fitting!
We have adopted 7 kids. They range in age from 4-28. Six are at home still. I feel like an awful mom when I say, I have a 15 yr old that I can’t seem to like. She’s been with us since she was 6. Many issues and she just rubs me so wrong! I don’t even want to spend any time with her. I just want her to turn 18 and move on. I keep praying but am almost afraid that God will tell me to act or do something that I am so uncomfortable with. I feel like a failure and it affects my whole being and the others in our family.
I’m so sorry you are struggling with these feelings towards her. Pray pray pray that God gives you a supernatural love for her, that extends leaps and bounds beyond the daily annoyances that rub you the wrong way. God can restore any relationship… praying you two can connect in a special way, only by God’s amazing grace.
I have a thirteen year old adopted girl. We had her for 2.5 years. We went through a lot with her verbal and sometimes phisical abuse towards us-parents and 2 other siblings.
Maybe half a year ago my friend recommended the book What does the Bible say about that? By Carolyn Larsen. It helped a lot. Her and her brother read and write down verses from the book. We talk with them and explain things over and over again. By God’s grace she has less episodes, Now when she starts to talk back I say aloud, “Jesus she is yours, You deal with her”.
We are in a spiritual war. The enemy is trying to destroy families right now, especially Christian families. He acts through our children to make us react and fight. Jesus won the battle already! So we have to remind ourselves that and know that This too shall pass.
Check out Dr. Kevin Leman website
Thanks I will! Jesus she is yours….
I’m raising 5 children. Ages 16,14,13,9,& 3. My 9 y.o. the only boy in the group aside from my hubby. God bless him!:) hormones abound at these ages! And that makes things more intense for sure. What I’ve found is this : it’s when I come to the end of ME, that I find gods strength and grace made PERFECT. Perfect for myself, our struggle at hand, and my kids.
amen! His grace is amazing…
Very good article! A little late for me to use with child-rearing, as ours are grown and out on their own. With grown children that are – at times- snide, sarcastic and belittling as to the way we choose to raise them, i.e. homeschooling, discipline choices, etc. this is a good reminder to continue to love unconditionally and to realise that they are adults fighting their own battles now. It’s hard, especially because my husband and I chose for me to be a full-time at home mother. My identity was so tied up in my family that it feels like a dagger in the back each time the criticism comes. Thank you for sharing the Hebrew meaning of blessings. Even now, God is turning my towards Him and showing me the my true identity isn’t in being a mother, wife and/or anything else that I achieve, don’t achieve, succeed or fail at on this earth, but what have been created to be in Him. Praise God for this truth!
I can relate to almost every reply and I’m really good at writing a lot when I reply. However, two things. I have a 29 year old daughter and two grandchildren. I WATCH her and have learned so many things from her about parenting that I wish I had known, so number one is, you are never too old to learn new things and if you’re as blessed as I am, you might learn those things from your own children. I also have two other children, 23 and 26, one of which has been a challenge. So number two is probably one of the BIGGEST lessons I have learned and that is ….I AM NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT!! I so related to the article when she was talking about changing the behavior but not the heart. It took me a VERY long time to get this!!! But when you surrender your child, no matter how young or old, to the Lord…..Let Him do what ONLY HE can do! You will not believe how much your stress level will go down.
Thank you so much. This was a timely reminder for me as I am struggling with disrespect with my 3yr old. I am not the most patient person as it is and disrespect really rubs me up the wrong way and I am not always as patient as I could or should be with my son. I wholeheartedly agree parenting is a sanctifying process! While it is hard at the time I am grateful for the journey as I know I have come a long way since my son was born.
This is very good stuff! Even adult children will disappoint sometimes. Our job as parent is never done. Even at this stage of my life, (My children are in their 30s and 40s.), I need God’s Spirit to control my words and actions. Love covers sin. Love blesses. Love heals. When combined with prayer, love works better than a stinging answer, rolling of the eyes, or anything else that immediately comes to mind when we see our children behaving selfishly. We must always be modeling appropriate actions before others, especially those closest to us, and without God, it’s impossible to do. We need Him to be who we need to be.
I am a single mother of 2…A 9 year old girl…And a 5 year old boy…And he is tearing my patience up…what can I do he is disrespectful, mean, it’s embarrassing to take him to a store…He can’t read yet so I clearly can’t make him read a devotional. ..I’ve sought help from family members but not sure if I agree with their take on discipline. ..I don’t want to teach my children hitting with spanking . Time Out doesn’t seem to work. ..And if I take anything else away from him he won’t have a bed…Please give me advice!
I am experiencing most of the disrespectful behavior. The talking back I have to count. Sometimes I feel he challenging me. I’ve had other adult talk to him and doesn’t face him. Lord I am trying and asking God for patient. Prayerfully he will change for the better. It seems like all my teaching was in vain. Whoever reading this please pray with me ??
I am praying for you. I m experiencing the exact same thing with my eldest daughter. At 29 years of age, 30 in June 2017, I m at my final breaking point. I continue to pray to God, read his word. I’ve also had a long time family friend that’s a Deacon at his church to speak with her about the horrible talk back, disrespect. I’m trying g every second. However it’s not helping. I’m exhausted mentally, and its affecting my health. I’ve put several eviction letters to her because it’s absolutely embarrassing and hurtful to live like this. I have no peace in my house. I call on Jesus . I read and cry to Jesus. I sing to Jesus. I don’t know what else to do.
Please send overflowing prayer and healing toward my family. I’m so very weak. I have nothing left to give. I will have to decide upon her leaving by the end of Jan. That’s painful to do, but I have to take care of myself.
God , I Praise you and thank you for loving me. I’m not perfect, I’m opening my heart for your wisdom and healing To saturate and embrace my daughter and myself.
Heal me O’lord. Help me O’lord.
By the blood that you she’d for me. I call upon you with an ever heavy heart. I ask you for supernatural power over my problem to be healed rebuked and conquered. Thank you in advance. In Jesus name I pray. Giving you are the Glory. Amen.
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I’m so thank ful that I found this page. I wish forgiveness and blessings to all . Thank you for a place to get insight and Prayer.