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Post by renate9 on Dec 10, 2017 20:03:50 GMT
I don't see how ED and Esister can profess to be followers of Jesus Christ and still abuse and reject me and say bad things to me, their relative, Nice Person.
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Post by everloving11 on Dec 10, 2017 21:39:32 GMT
Judas professed to be a follower of Jesus Christ and betrayed Jesus with a kiss after arranging for Him to be arrested on the basis of false charges and lies. Please notice that Jesus knew all along that Judas would do this and that he was stealing from the treasury as well, yet treated him with the same patience and love as the other disciples...even when we cannot bear the actions of the ones who should love us, Jesus still loves them the same as you and I. Again, I'm 'preaching to the choir', yet singing a song of blessing over both you and I.
I know, dear renate9, that (in the words of Princess Bride) these actions from family members are 'inconceivable' but sin is active in the world and Satan rules in our earth's atmosphere.
God created us as creatures with free will to chose to love Him or not --- He wanted imperfect, rebellious, sinful people to lavish His love on - and to showcase those who would love Him back. In fact, God's love is magnified in the face or rejection. God's love is so big and so supernatural that He craved the opportunity to love those who didn't deserve it --- yet delight in those who KNOW Him and this love.
In other words, the fact that your own family would profess to be followers of Jesus Christ and treat you this way proves the love of God. He may work His love to them through you or others or the circumstances He allows, but He is actively working on them.
Tonight, crawl up into the arms of our Heavenly Father, renate9, and nestle in that love. He understands what you are going through and how you are feeling. Jesus wept over loss --- and He cries with you. Let Him love you, and hug you, and fill the heart ache with Himself.
And I pray this for everyone else who is reading this. Blessed Christmas to all...
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Post by JeepGirl on Dec 11, 2017 4:02:46 GMT
I wish I could be more help this evening, Renate9. A little while ago, I had some words with my daughter. My ex (her dad) who still hates me after more than 30 years of being divorced, took my daughter and her family and my es and his family on a trip to Lancaster, Pa. It has become somewhat of a tradition. He pays for the hotel/resort which includes breakfast and dinner. My daughter kept it from me until last week, saying they were going there for the weekend but, purposely, did not tell me who she was going with. She called me about an hour ago to "check in" with me and I asked how her trip was and what they did. She then said she went with her dad and "everyone else." I asked if that meant her brother and family and she said, "Yes". It is so crazy. My daughter's kids see me and talk with me and my other grands don't, and then they go away together, with my ex. I have been doing pretty good, at least much better as time goes on but, then, something like this occurs, and all I can think of is my ex and how happy he is to have ALL the kids and grands with him and I know he relishes in my knowing about it.
Sorry, I didn't mean to take away from Renate9's post. In fact, my intent was to say as I read Everloving's reply, it was a comfort to me as I hope it was to Renate9. We never stop being shocked at how people (family, friends, co-works)can act toward us in our estrangements and even turn their backs on us and take the side of our ec, when they usually know what happened. Their involvement only makes things worse. I understand they are often placed in the middle but such a shock to us when they take opposite sides. We wonder, who are these people? What happened?
But everloving is so right and I think I will take her advice to you, Renate9, and allow myself to be wrapped in his arms of love tonight. Thankfully, we have someone to turn to. I don't want anger and bitterness to take away my love and trust in Jesus. Praying for you, Renate9, for everyloving and everyone elso on Christian Parents and estranged parents all over. We really, really do need God more than ever. Hugs and prayers being sent to each of you.
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Post by lindajoan on Dec 11, 2017 19:00:54 GMT
It is very hard to understand. We will keep praying for another.
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