Mothering. Not for cowards. Gary says he's only having daughters from now on. Well, I'm fifty-five, so I think that decision is already decided for us, yes? I spoke on the phone to one wayward son today, also his girlfriend, who I've never met in person. They called. Shoot me now. They are deceived from the pit of hell. Am I allowed to say that here? I think so.
I'll say this to anyone out there reading this and hurting for your children that I feel for you. If your children are denying their Christian upbringing and choosing, I say choosing to walk on the side of immorality and sin and all of its luscious attractions, then the war is definitely, as the Good Book says, one against the spiritual world. Forget the material. It's with the prince of darkness.
I keep hearing in my head to put on the whole armor of God, so I refreshed my memory.
Finally, be strong in the LORD and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of GOD, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of GOD, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of GOD. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep praying for all the LORD'S people.~Ephesians 6:10-18 (emphasis mine)
I'm exhausted. Thankful for the Lord giving me the courage of my convictions, but tired beyond what's imaginable. I will fight for our children. We'll keep our tent (camp) clean here, and will continue to fight the fight.
The camp must be holy, for the LORD your GOD moves around in your camp to protect you and to defeat your enemies. He must not see any shameful thing among you, or he will turn away from you.~Deuteronomy 23:14
That's why I mark the doors, and burn incense. A reminder to me and the unseen world that we've drawn boundaries. May the Lord continue to protect us.
