TO PARENTS!

 PARENTS WHO ARE FEELING HURT AND ABANDONED:

The Lord mandates me to cultivate, enlighten, and empower Jesus Christ's nations and daughters in His love and grace. Please know this: I am not in the work of ministry to beg for money, but I do need financial supporters. I am in Christ's work and ministry to hear Jesus Christ say, "Well done, good and faithful minister;" this is the everlasting reward we are expecting to hear and receive. Glory to God in Jesus Christ.

The Church In Love And Grace By Yeshua Yah Transition Through Grace:

-Given By Senior American & Global Kingdoms Apostle & Messenger, Elder James Winfree Sr.

( JUST THINK! ).

Micah 7:6

For son dishonors father, Daughter rises against her mother, Daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; A man’s enemies are the men of his own household.

It is easy for parents to excuse their children's attitudes or behaviors, regardless of age, given the long histories and dynamics between parents and children. Situations can become even more complicated if an elderly parent is dependent on the care of an adult child. If that relationship is abusive, the parent is in a difficult situation and may not know how to respond.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

At the heart of abuse is selfishness, a sin we all struggle with in one way or another. Anger and mistreatment of others are symptoms of the underlying selfishness. Understanding this will help us respond appropriately.

Matthew 10:35

For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’;

First and foremost, we love our children, care for them, watch over them, give them our very best, and would lay down our lives for our children... All of God's dear precious Parents pray about the abusive situation ( Philippians 4:6–7 ), asking God to direct in word and deed. God promises to generously give wisdom where needed and asked for ( James 1:5 ). If the adult child or children are Christians, pray specifically for the conviction of the Holy Spirit and the intervention of the body of Christ ( Galatians 6:1–10 ).

Ephesians 6:2

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise:

If it is safe, consider confronting the adult child or children who are perpetrating the abuse and pain. Jesus Christ is our best example for this in how He handled confrontations with those closest to Him, the disciples. He did not sweep anything under the proverbial rug but addressed sin in individualized ways.

“Christians love each other well when they address one another’s sins with Christlike love. Think of how Jesus Christ dealt with the sin of his disciples: the anger of James and John, the fear of Peter, the doubt of Thomas, and the pride of all twelve as they debated who would be greatest in the kingdom. Christ confronted, instructed, and restored. He always spoke the truth in love, although sometimes sternly. But his disciples knew that he loved them, even in their weakness and sin”.

Scripture repeatedly encourages open, loving communication about sin in passages such as ( Proverbs 27:5–6 ), ( Luke 17:3 ), ( Galatians 6:1 ) , ( Hebrews 3:13 ) , and ( 1 Thessalonians 5:14 ). Above all, rebuke must be done in love (1 John 4:11 ), which means preparing one’s heart beforehand through repentance, prayer, and meditation on Scripture.

Luke 12:53

Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter, and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.”

It is especially important in abusive home relationships to have an advocate during the confrontation for safety purposes. It could be another family member or two, a trusted Christian, or a Minister, someone who will help communicate what is being experienced by the elderly parent. Ask God for the right person, timing, and words.

Scripture is our best weapon against sin and evil, as it is sharper than any double-edged sword, able to judge the thoughts and attitudes of the heart ( Hebrews 4:12 ). The Holy Spirit can use His Word to convict in ways that we cannot ( 1 Thessalonians 1:5 ).

God is the defender of the fatherless and widows, those who are vulnerable and often mistreated ( Exodus 22:22 ) ; ( 1 Thessalonians 4:6 ). He will bring justice to those hurt by others.

Deuteronomy 5:16

‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

If you suspect elder abuse or are experiencing it, please consult these resources with the help of a trusted family member or friend to safely end the abuse and get help:

If you are experiencing verbal, mental, emotional, or physical abuse, wait for a safe opportunity and contact a trusted family member or friend to remove you from the situation as soon as possible, or call 911.

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2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he or she is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Amen.

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