Posted in Single Moms as Keepers at Home
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This is a HOT topic, and so I'm really going to limit what I have to say here, this time. It was recently pointed out to me, that because of the sin in my life (in the past, and long repented of) that I "deserve" to be where I am, going through the things I do. There are actually people who do not want my family as a part of their regular fellowshipping/church. (If this offends you, read the previous post, please.) I'm so grateful that Christ didn't look at us, and go, "Father, the "deserve" to suffer, they are nothing but a bunch of worthless sinners." We all have sin in our lives -- mine just happens to be more obvious than some, because the results are walking talking reminders. Over the years, I've searched scripture and believe the things I do, based on scriptural principles, commands, and teachings. I've come to peace with much of this, and am sharing it with you moms, because I know many of you have experienced the same thing. Whether your husband has abandoned you, abused you or maybe you've never had a husband, many of you have experienced a great lack of empathy from fellow believers. The other day when I was doing my Bible reading (I'm doing the John MacArthur Bible in a Year) I read a Psalm that though I'm sure I've read before, I never thought of enlight of single moms, the church and welfare. I have debated whether to share it with you or not. Recently the Lord has spoken clearly to me about not fearing what man may so or do, as long as my stand is for Him. And so, while I'm not out to offend, I'm certain there are some who will be offended. I am sorry. I'll just say it now. I am sorry to offend, for that is not my intent. However, I can not remain silent, out of fear. Psalm 82:3-4 "Defend the poor and the fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and the needy; Free them from the hand of the wicked." I don't believe there is anything more wicked and corrupt than our government system. It bothers me that churches say, "we pay tax dollars into the system there is no reason Christians shouldn't take advantage of it" One pastor even told me once, that if the church had the funds that all it's members paid in taxes it might be different, they'd be able to do more. Have we forgotten that the heavenly Father's treasury is limitless, when it is for His purpose? I believe that the church is making the government father of the fatherless, and I believe that this is unscriptural. Now, ladies, if this is where you are, where many of us are, take heart. The Lord blesses anyway. My advice to you, is pray, remembering we are in the days when churches are lukewarm. Claim Hebrews 13:5 & 6, " Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have; for he hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me." For isn't it better to say the Lord is our helper than to depend on man (the church or the government) though the Lord may certainly use man as His vessel from which to pour blessings on us. The Lord has so blessed my life amidst trials, during the last few years. Yes there has been sin in my life, but there is sin in all of our lives, whether we neglect the poor, lust, covet, gossip, have a rebellious spirit there is sin in all of our lives and we should esteem others better than ourselves, coming along side them to encourage and edify them, when they will allow us to. I'm sadly certain that there are those who will read this and be offended, again, I am sorry that you are offended. But I have been keeping silent out of fear, and it is time to speak out and take a stand again for what the Lord has laid upon my heart, not for myself, but for others. May the Lord stir your heart toward Him, Blessings, MaggieRaye |
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