sometimes…
my boy gets funny when he knows he won’t be with me for the weekend. it is the same pattern over and over again.
he starts asking me if he can fall asleep in my room, or if he can wear one of my old t-shirts, or can i read extra stories to him, or will i sing his special bedtime song to him…
my heart goes out to him. no kid should have to deal with this. and i go right back to Romans 12:19–reach into the jar for a little forgiveness…cuz we wouldn’t be in this situation if everyone did as they should, and people didn’t wrong others.
“Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, ” says the Lord…little guy…i take offense on your behalf. for all of the things that should have been that aren’t.
i will teach you though, that anger and bitterness are not the path. you will see what it means to walk in mercy and grace, and understand why i tell you over and over that God’s plan is good for us. Jer 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans for hope and a future.” With His hand guiding and sheltering, little one, we pursue that ardent hope.
I’ve always wanted to cover you with the blessings of God, which is why i incorporated 2 peter 3:18 into your song. “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” May your feet follow this path, and may the sorrow of your heart drive you to your knees…
matthew, gift of God.