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Thoughts from a working young adult male... (c.fella)
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Dear Unknown
I think that it is time to let go. Your son isn't a kid anymore. He needs to see you as a friend and not a warden. It is said that we are to teach our children well while they are young and when they grow old, they will not depart from the way. Trust that you and your ex-husband have done this. If not, then pray like crazy for the mercy and grace of God upon your son's life. Perhaps, the LORD will grant him wisdom to see beyond his youthful foolishness. As long as your son stays with you, make sure that he abides by your house rules, ie. not strange women in the home, whether you are in or not. All girls have to leave within a certain time. Because he is old enough, he has a choice. If he cannot accept your conditions, he can move out and stay independent. He must know that he has to pay the price of independence. There is no free meals in this world and he cannot have the cake and eat it. In fact, both of you have to count the cost. No point complaining and then allowing him to carry on as he wishes. These are boundaries that have broken down and you, as mother, have to rebuild them. He might think of them as harsh but explain to him independence comes automatically to those who are matured and dependable. This is part of that process. He has to decide if he falls within that category? These boundaries are to assist him to know himself. LORD, we pray for this lady, that you grant her wisdom and grace to protect her son from the ways of his father. That their relationship as mother and son will grow to a healthy respect of one another as they break away from unhealthy emotional ties. LORD, we pray for your hands upon her son that he will quickly find his position in you and not in this world. In Jesus' Name.
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