All of our children are on a spiritual journey, that only they can walk. We cannot "believe" for them nor can we force "faith". That is something that only they and God can accomplish. However, I'm a firm believer that, as my child's mother, I can help provide much needed guidance and protection from the evil one, whose only desire concerning my child is to kill, steal and destroy.
Right now, my oldest son is going through a spiritual battle that I can only describe as "rough". What began as some questions about marriage has now evolved into a full fledged spiritual crisis. He's brought up what he thinks is an apparent contradiction in the Bible, and he's floundering as he tries to make sense of it all.
He's not the first boy-on-the-verge-of-manhood to experience a spiritual crisis of this magnitude. I'm well aware of the evil one's plan. God's word spells it out clearly. We have been forewarned! But I thank God, He did not stop there! He also gave me a plan.
Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Ephesians 6 outlines exactly who the enemy is and how I can battle him. This passage of scripture tells me to put on the Armor of God. For head-to-head battle with the devil, I need head-to-toe armor. The Word of God is my sword. Faith is my shield. Prayer is how I will handle the weapon God has given. Satan will not get my son without a battle!
I'm also more aware than EVER that my son is vulnerable right now. His struggle here can be the foothold that the devil wants. When you or your child is struggling spiritually, this is definitely NOT the time to let your guard down and allow ungodly movies, music, books, attitudes or friends into their life. I may as well be injecting satan's thoughts directly into his heart when his heart is at its weakest.
I refuse to back down, let up, roll over or give up. The good thing about every spiritual battle is this: Once you have come through it and overcome that battle, you are always stronger spiritually for it. If you are not stronger spiritually, than you are not done with the battle.
I'm on the warpath. I'm fighting as if my son's soul hangs in the balance. Because~it does.
3 comments:
I'm fighting this battle with my "Hoss" too. I am praying for you and your son. Prayer. This is the key...for they are out of our "control" and only in the hands of God. We need wisdom to continue parenting, but we must lay them at Christ's feet daily...surrendering them to Him.
Michelle, I'm praying for him!!!
Amen. As a man I can really speak up on this one. Because I was a boy. First – to have a mom who’s on the “warpath” – he’s fortunate for that. I also just prayed for him – and you – I don’t know the details – God does – and prayer – as you say so well is a crucial weapon. Godspeed – you have the heart of a lioness inside of you – I can tell – and God is in control.
This was good. Really, this was good for me to read. Thank you.
God bless and keep you and all of yours this day.
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