My daughter is gay
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Just seeing this.
You probably did not intend this to be a relief, but it is. Now I know that a Christian parent is not this helpless and seemingly unaware.
You could have been honest with us the whole time, you know. We would have still given you Biblical responses. My advice would be keep seeking God--because let's face it, you're here. You're seeking.
You probably did not intend this to be a relief, but it is. Now I know that a Christian parent is not this helpless and seemingly unaware.
You could have been honest with us the whole time, you know. We would have still given you Biblical responses. My advice would be keep seeking God--because let's face it, you're here. You're seeking.
I'm going to pray for you and your family. I do not have a gay child, so I will not pretend to tell you how to respond. I have worked with trafficked children for years and homosexuality, gender identity issues, and general confusion are abundant with that population. It is not only trafficked children who run into this. Kids do not have to have a significant trauma/mental illness to find themselves questioning thier sexuality. It has become "trendy." That said, based on my traumatic childhood, I believe that the cause for all of the thoughts/confusion, is a spiritual one. I do believe homosexuality is wrong. In working with children who struggle with this, they have the world telling them that it is ok to be and do whatever they want. Heaven forbid, you have an opinion that is anything but accepting of this because you are then a bigot or a religious zealot. It's hard being a parent. All you can do is pray for her and with her. I have a small child. If she were to tell me she were gay someday, I hope that I would respond something like this.... "I love you. That will not change not matter what. I know you are struggling. Let's see what the Bible says about this (get the Bible and check out the scriptures pertaining to the subject). Homosexuality is wrong. The devil tries to trick us thinking somethings are acceptable when they are not. He confuses our thoughts and feelings." The other thing that comes to mind is how common place homosexuality is in today's society. There is a cartoon on TV where a child has two dad's. The media is constantly pushing this "anything goes" agenda so much so that even people who were brought up in the church are second guessing what they know to be true. I'm sure this is so hard for you. As a parent, we want our children to be happy and healthy in every way. We don't want to think of them being hurt in any way and we surely don't want them to go down the wrong path. Just be there for her (it sounds like you are doing well with that). Give her good spiritual advice. Read the Bible and educate her on the subject in a non-putative way. Have a discussion and don't be afraid to say that you don't know something and also don't be afraid to stand your ground. I'm going to pray for you both. Hang in there!
I'm probably singing with the choir...so very many responses... Premarital sex between heterosexual is as sinful as gay lifestyle. One preacher stated it biblically... Sodom and Gomorrah weren't condemned because of the lifestyle but the lack of reverence to the Lord. Barb Johnson? I believe that's her name...had a gay son... and wrote several books on the subject. At the end of one of her books...she wrote of an encounter with her son's partner who stated, "I'll bet you're praying I change aren't you?"
"No, I'm praying that you give your heart to the Lord and seek His salvation." As with an alcoholic family member or drug addict or food addict, prayer is the best weapon. Prayer and a solid relationship with the Lord.
Psalm 128
"1Blessed is every one that fears the LORD; that walks in his ways.
2For you shall eat the labor of your hands: (prayer) happy shall you be, (now and later as you believe the promises of God) and it shall be well with you. (because God's Word does not return void)
3Your wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of your house: your children like olive plants round about your table.
4Behold, thus shall the man be blessed that fears the LORD.
5The LORD shall bless you out of Zion: and you shall see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
6Yea, you shall see your children's children, and peace upon Israel.
Stand ye therefore on the promises of God and don't worry or fret...stay in prayer and maintain the strongest walk with God you've ever walked.
In my life, my son went to war...I feared for his life. The Holy SPirit, on two occasions, admonished strongly for me to stand firm on the promises of Psalm 91. My son and his entire company...every man that left that unit 18 months earlier...returned. Hence, the power of faith...the power of prayer and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Prayers for you and your child - student
"No, I'm praying that you give your heart to the Lord and seek His salvation." As with an alcoholic family member or drug addict or food addict, prayer is the best weapon. Prayer and a solid relationship with the Lord.
Psalm 128
"1Blessed is every one that fears the LORD; that walks in his ways.
2For you shall eat the labor of your hands: (prayer) happy shall you be, (now and later as you believe the promises of God) and it shall be well with you. (because God's Word does not return void)
3Your wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of your house: your children like olive plants round about your table.
4Behold, thus shall the man be blessed that fears the LORD.
5The LORD shall bless you out of Zion: and you shall see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
6Yea, you shall see your children's children, and peace upon Israel.
Stand ye therefore on the promises of God and don't worry or fret...stay in prayer and maintain the strongest walk with God you've ever walked.
In my life, my son went to war...I feared for his life. The Holy SPirit, on two occasions, admonished strongly for me to stand firm on the promises of Psalm 91. My son and his entire company...every man that left that unit 18 months earlier...returned. Hence, the power of faith...the power of prayer and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Prayers for you and your child - student
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You do have mental health issues, part of that is believing an "online urgent care chat" doctor is capable of validating your lifestyle.
You responded to my post, because I called you on your lies and told you The Truth about yourself. You responded by telling more lies because this is your only defense.
mj007 rejects the Old Testament and is a sleeping/deceived Christian who accepts outside gnostic material as doctrine that undermines The Bible. Naturally, the two of you agreed with one another, because one supports the other's false beliefs. The deceived stick together.
You responded to my post, because I called you on your lies and told you The Truth about yourself. You responded by telling more lies because this is your only defense.
mj007 rejects the Old Testament and is a sleeping/deceived Christian who accepts outside gnostic material as doctrine that undermines The Bible. Naturally, the two of you agreed with one another, because one supports the other's false beliefs. The deceived stick together.
I started my post earlier and did not get a chance to post until later today, so I see this was a fictional situation. I'm not mad. This in no way is meant with any condescending connotation. I am going to pray for you like I pray for my friends/family and clients. The way I see it, we can either help each other or hurt each other. I'm no where near sin-free. I've done things in my life I am not proud of, so who am I to get mad, hold resentment, and make someone feel bad. That being said, I stand by my convictions. Simply because I stand firmly by them, it does not mean I'm judgemental. I belive in tellinf the truth. I am all about having conversations and hashing things out without being disrespectful, hurtful or ugly. God has shown me such grace repeatedly through my lifetime. I think as Christians we should try our best to do the same for others. Christians can either bring people in, or keep people out. Im glad God showed me the mercy to come back. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers young lady.
I've been where you're at. The only thing you can do is pray and trust God that He knows what to do.Your job as her mom is to love her. It's important that she doesn't lose your love or feel that you love her less. It's wonderful that you have raised her knowing who God is...and that He is a priority in her life. Leave the rest to Him.
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