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Not to flood you, as I see many have encouraged you.
If will allow Him to, the Lord will bring you through this with a deeper closeness with Him. You'll be able to draw your personal value more and more from Him, as you endure hardships like this. There's no pain like family pain, as they say. I lived with a woman who was actually my wife, she hated me for most of those years. Just be obedient and respectful and you're clear with God. Then let Him work. Keep your heart free from bitterness. You are an overcomer!
Jesus said, the day is coming when a man's enemies will be those of his.own household. Well, you're there, and so is He!
If will allow Him to, the Lord will bring you through this with a deeper closeness with Him. You'll be able to draw your personal value more and more from Him, as you endure hardships like this. There's no pain like family pain, as they say. I lived with a woman who was actually my wife, she hated me for most of those years. Just be obedient and respectful and you're clear with God. Then let Him work. Keep your heart free from bitterness. You are an overcomer!
Jesus said, the day is coming when a man's enemies will be those of his.own household. Well, you're there, and so is He!
You're gonna be fine. It's not easy I know, but remember something. It is very common in blended families for the stepmother and the daughters not to get along. The jealousy factor can be huge in this situation, especially if both the girls and the stepmother are insecure in the man's love. Or maybe someone's just insecure. Make sure you respect they're time together, it's important too, don't be afraid to take your time that you need as well, it's just as important.
Remember, your Dad is the "Prize " here, so pray for him to discern his responsibility in this. Trust me, as a dad/step-dad, I can tell you it's difficult to navigate.
Remember, your Dad is the "Prize " here, so pray for him to discern his responsibility in this. Trust me, as a dad/step-dad, I can tell you it's difficult to navigate.
I'm sorry, I am and will continue to pray for you. Stay in God's word, He WILL be there and not let you down. The Fatherless are referred to in the Word 40 times, you have a special place with Him. I know it doesn't feel like it, but you're a place of personal attention with Him that no one else has. Go to Him, wait for Him...He won't let you down.
Spirituality, I myself have never had someone to help disciple or guide me, my own dad didn't even like me as a kid. (PRAISE GOD, he is a Christian now and has repented) God truly has been there with me and brought me up Himself. You are actually in a greater place than me.
He IS your Refuge and Shelter. He IS your Father. Cling to Him. Easy? No. Worthwhile? YES !!!
Spirituality, I myself have never had someone to help disciple or guide me, my own dad didn't even like me as a kid. (PRAISE GOD, he is a Christian now and has repented) God truly has been there with me and brought me up Himself. You are actually in a greater place than me.
He IS your Refuge and Shelter. He IS your Father. Cling to Him. Easy? No. Worthwhile? YES !!!
God's Word, His Worship (worship songs of who He is, not how we necessarily feel about Him or in general, find one's on who He is. On YouTube, Vineyard, Hillsong, Jesus Culture, etc...) and of coarse personal and group prayer. Communion, reminding us of what He's done for 5 us. Acts 2:42. Where 2 or more are gathered in My name, I Am there in your midst...and will do what you ask...Jesus (paraphrase)
You're gonna make it!
Don't fear what man can do to you. Someone later on down the road, needs what you will gain thru this trial....2 Corinthians 1:4,5
You're gonna make it!
Don't fear what man can do to you. Someone later on down the road, needs what you will gain thru this trial....2 Corinthians 1:4,5
When I read "step" mom I instantly thought of people that I know who shared with me that while growing up, they felt like their "step" mom or "step" dad either hated them or refused to make any effort at all to like them. In their cases, it was really about favoritism. They were not their "step" mom or "step" dad's natural born children so they would not accept them as they would their natural born children. Which I think is sad and pathetic!
While growing up, I had always felt like my grandparents hated me and for years I blamed myself over it and tried to love them and gain favor with them, but to no avail. After becoming an adult, I eventually came to understand this was about favoritism. They did not like my dad (he was six years older than my mother and they thought he was too wild for her) so it rolled down hill on me. It really irritated me when I was young to see my grandparents praising or bragging about one of my cousins (whose parents they really liked) but I was treated like I was no good and could not do anything right.
Demi had great advice. Keep showering her with love and continue to pray for her and also continue to pray for strength and peace from God for you. I will continue to pray for you and your step mom as well.
God bless you my young sister in Christ!
While growing up, I had always felt like my grandparents hated me and for years I blamed myself over it and tried to love them and gain favor with them, but to no avail. After becoming an adult, I eventually came to understand this was about favoritism. They did not like my dad (he was six years older than my mother and they thought he was too wild for her) so it rolled down hill on me. It really irritated me when I was young to see my grandparents praising or bragging about one of my cousins (whose parents they really liked) but I was treated like I was no good and could not do anything right.
Demi had great advice. Keep showering her with love and continue to pray for her and also continue to pray for strength and peace from God for you. I will continue to pray for you and your step mom as well.
God bless you my young sister in Christ!
T
When I read "step" mom I instantly thought of people that I know who shared with me that while growing up, they felt like their "step" mom or "step" dad either hated them or refused to make any effort at all to like them. In their cases, it was really about favoritism. They were not their "step" mom or "step" dad's natural born children so they would not accept them as they would their natural born children. Which I think is sad and pathetic!
While growing up, I had always felt like my grandparents hated me and for years I blamed myself over it and tried to love them and gain favor with them, but to no avail. After becoming an adult, I eventually came to understand this was about favoritism. They did not like my dad (he was six years older than my mother and they thought he was too wild for her) so it rolled down hill on me. It really irritated me when I was young to see my grandparents praising or bragging about one of my cousins (whose parents they really liked) but I was treated like I was no good and could not do anything right.
Demi had great advice. Keep showering her with love and continue to pray for her and also continue to pray for strength and peace from God for you. I will continue to pray for you and your step mom as well.
God bless you my young sister in Christ!
While growing up, I had always felt like my grandparents hated me and for years I blamed myself over it and tried to love them and gain favor with them, but to no avail. After becoming an adult, I eventually came to understand this was about favoritism. They did not like my dad (he was six years older than my mother and they thought he was too wild for her) so it rolled down hill on me. It really irritated me when I was young to see my grandparents praising or bragging about one of my cousins (whose parents they really liked) but I was treated like I was no good and could not do anything right.
Demi had great advice. Keep showering her with love and continue to pray for her and also continue to pray for strength and peace from God for you. I will continue to pray for you and your step mom as well.
God bless you my young sister in Christ!
Thank you
