Bible Discussion Thread

Why do I feel unworthy of my Salvation when I have my two grown sons living in the house with me who are on marijuana and they disrespect me I pray to the Lord to let me please hold my tongue but then I can't take it anymore and I lose my temper. Should I put them out on the street?

Dear Brenda, You are not alone by any means. Many people on here, ne included, raised our children in a Christian home, taught them the Truth, they believed and then went the prodigal way. Many of us, me included , are praying persistently for them to return to the Father. I was just talking with my friend (my pastor's wife) today about this, as we both have three sons and all six are not following hard after the Lord as we had hoped they would. We talked about why this is so. Couldn't and wouldn't God keep them in the true faith in Jesus as is promised in the Word, that none can be snatched out of His hand.

Our sons (and us) are being tried here and God has allowed it. So, what are we to believe? Is God's arm too short to save them now? NO! Is God not at work in their lives 24/7 to bring them back to Him? YES! Does God love them more than both their fathers and mothers love them? YES! Are they His? YES!

We believe that the Lord will indeed answer our prayers for our sons.

Jesus said in John 15:26 "..that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give it to you."

And in John 16:23-24 Jesus says, "And in that day you will ask nothing, Most assuredly, I say that to you, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full."

We believe these wonderful promises from our Savior. Be encouraged, Brenda, pray to the Father in Jesus' name for your sons to return in faith to Jesus, as we are persisting in prayer for our sons, too.

Hello Brenda . There r many God fearing people , in the Bible , who have had very bad offspring . Have u read the books of Kings and Chronicles in the Old Testament ? There were many good kings who had very bad kids ! David , Solomon , even Samuel : 1st Samuel Ch 2 V 12-17 and V 22-24 . We can point our kids in the right direction but we can't make them stay on the straight and narrow .

Dear Brenda . We are all unworthy disobedient children , a bit like your grandsons , smiley face . It's your choice and what ever decision you make you will have to live with . Is there anyone at your church who could help you ? Maybe someone there could help them get jobs so they could eventually move out and get their own place ? Maybe there's a big strong guy there who could kick them in the butt , either physically or metaphorically . You need some practical help , from a family member or a fellow Christian . Don't be afraid to ask for help . I'm sure that you love them and they probably love you too but they just don't realise it yet . One day they will look back and be thankful to you , but right now you need help , speak up , don't be scared , if I was close by you I would kick them for you . May God bless you and them and may He bring the three of you closer to each other and to Him .

Thank you!! Your reply means more than you know. My husband and I are both disabled and over retirement age. We have had our Pastor, who is also theirs talk with them. They cry and tell us how sorry they are and they will not put us through this hurt anymore. They are our sons and they were raised in Church. We always told them to choose friends carefully. We read the bible at home and let them as children pick out any subject or verse on their hearts to study as a family. I just can't shake the devil and I know it is him whispering to me that I failed as a mother. Thank you, Suze, Maybe I need a stranger to them but not to God to give them a (KICK) smile.

You have not failed as a mother , no way . You are being way too hard on yourself , we can only do so much , at some point our kids assert their own personalities and that's when they decide to do what they want to do regardless of what we've taught them . One day they will understand just how much you loved them and tried to steer them right . Stay strong and loving and you can't go wrong , talk to us on here anytime , it's good to let off some steam . May God bless you all and may He bring you all closer together in love and fellowship , much love in Christ .