Single Moms
Encouragement for Single Moms
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Something that helped me the most with my stepdaughter was not giving the child a countdown to obey, or another, “If I have to say clean your room one more time. . . .” “Let your yes be yes, and your no be no.” I found my anger issues cleared up drastically when I stopped giving “one more time’s” to her and just gave the consequence at the first sign of disobedience. I had to communicate this to her at that point, because I had developed a bad habit and she was old enough (six years old) to understand I was changing things. However, you can start out doing this with a young child, even a nonverbal one. Decide on your rules and stick by them. Children cannot learn to obey a God they cannot see if they do not first learn to obey a parent that they can see.…
Godly Friendships: It is imperative that we surround ourselves with Godly people who will do life with us and who will point us toward our Savior. When it comes to those who are in your inner circle, those in whom you confide and from whom you seek counsel, make sure they are Godly individuals whom God has placed in your life. One of the areas in which I struggled the most was the area of friendship choices. Red flags would wave continually, but regretfully, I ignored the Lord’s promptings. Finally, God had to intervene. When the Lord waves a red flag in your spirit—pay attention! For the Lord always sees what you do not. What you may be viewing as a true friend may be nothing more than a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Seek God for His Friendship choices. —Shea, Dallas, TX “Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company corrupts good…
