God often delays deliverance in order to gain a greater victory.
I firmly believe this with all my heart. I have seen it play in many ways. In regards to my school situation (some of you may be aware, and others not) but I have wanted to go to a school by the name of Fountainview Academy for quite a number of years now. Each time I hear God saying, "Wait." This is my third year applying and I have been accepted. One hurdle conquered but now a bigger one awaits. My mom was adamant that I am not to go. Now God could have softened her heart right then and there and it would still have been a great victory! I would have been thrilled to the greatest extent. God didn't do that. Fountainview starts on Wednesday (today is Monday) and my mom has still yet to give me consent. Everything right now seems impossible to the mere sinful human mind, but with God...ANYTHING is possible. If God were to give me victory tomorrow and a miraculous change in my mom's stubborn heart were to surface...WHAT A VICTORY!!! I have gone through much pain in waiting and seeing God's direction and then my mom's defiance. Would that not be a much greater victory? Would that not bring forth a much greater testimony? God knows all things and only wants the best to come forth. And even if He doesn't work it out this year...imagine the victory that will result in the future. (:
It's very sad that you speak so poorly of your Mom. :(
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To anonymous... She wasn't speaking of her mom poorly.just that her mom is against her going to fountainview...Bailey loves her mom quite a bit, even if they disagree a lot about this
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you feel that way. I did not mean it with disrespect. I love my mom very much. I just wanted to show people that God can work anything out if they believe. Maybe not right away...but He does it for His victory. God just calls people to soften their hearts and allow for His divine leading. I was just stating the fact that this has been an ongoing struggle in my life...
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what kind of "religion" this is but to me, it doesn't sound like a very good one. I myself am a christian and hearing about all of the things you have said and done to your mother is appauling! The Lord I know wouldn't want you to behave or speak that way to your mother. I know a little bit of your background Bailey. Your mom loves you so much more than you could ever know. She has sacrificed so much for you and your brothers to give you the life you had. I cannot believe how disrespectful you have been. I hope you're finding everything you're looking for at this school but just know that you didn't have to be 1500 miles away from what you call "worldlings" to have a relationship with God. Have an open mind. Being a christian means having a relationship with God and being able to live your life the way He did. With that comes temptation and sin but that's why we have such a forgiving and merciful God. He knows our hearts and He also knows that we aren't perfect. It also means honoring your mother. You have no idea what it's like for her. You don't have kids yet but someday you will. You'll know what it's like to love your child more than yourself. You'll know what it's like to want the very best for your children and you'll always want to shelter them and keep them safe. That's all your mom wanted for you. I think you need to pray for forgiveness for how you're treated her and you need to make amends. Don't shut her out Bailey. You think some people around you have your best interests at heart....watch out for those people. They disguise themselves as snakes. Our job here on earth as christian people is to help lead others to christ. Not shun them for not being christians. I hope you're reading the right bible. I have to say that I'm quite worried for you. I'll continue to pray for you and hope that God will soften your heart and allow you to be happy and find your way. I wish you the best Bailey.
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