I'm keeping my devotion time, I'm praying hard, hoping that my abusive mother would find Christ, suicidal thoughts keep coming back.
Dear Ashaimunique, I want to share a bit of my life story with you. Growing up, my mother sometimes disciplined me, and honestly, there were times I probably deserved it. But there were also moments when I hadn’t done anything wrong, and yet she still took her anger out on me. Looking back, I realize that sometimes those moments were for all the times I did something wrong and managed to get away with it.
I want to speak with you directly, with love and understanding, as a fellow human being who cares deeply about your well-being and future.
The Importance of Honoring Your Mother
No matter where we come from, our mothers are the reason we are here. In many African cultures, mothers are deeply respected and honored. Even when relationships are difficult, it is important to remember that our mothers gave us life and, in most cases, tried their best with the resources and experiences they had.
The Bible teaches us:
"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." (Exodus 20:12)
This commandment is not just about obedience—it is about respect, compassion, and forgiveness. Even when our mothers make mistakes or hurt us, we are called to show them love and mercy.
The Consequences of Harm
If you are feeling angry, hurt, or even hateful toward your mother, please know that you are not alone. Many people struggle with these feelings, especially if there has been pain or abuse. But harming your mother—especially taking her life—will bring you unimaginable suffering.
- Legal consequences: You will be arrested, tried, and spend the rest of your life in prison.
- Emotional consequences: You will carry the pain, guilt, and regret for the rest of your life.
- Spiritual consequences: Taking a life is a grave sin in Christianity and in most cultures. It separates us from God and from our community.
All your mother’s friends and neighbours are watching. They want to see pain and tragedy. Please don't do it.
Understand correctly. Harming your mother will bring you great suffering and regret, both now and in the future.
Here’s why:
Legal and Social Consequences
- In every country, harming or killing another person is a serious crime. If you hurt your mother, you will be arrested and spend many years in prison.
- Your community, friends, and family will lose trust in you, and you will become isolated and alone. Impact on Your Future
- The pain and regret from such an action can affect every part of your life—your faith, your relationships, your sense of self-worth, and your future happiness.
You Are Not Alone
- If you are struggling with anger or negative thoughts, please reach out for help. There are people who care about you and want to support you through this difficult time.
Choosing not to harm your mother is not just the right thing to do—it is the path that leads to happiness, healing, and a better future for you. Remember, if your mother dies by your hand, she will go to heaven as a martyr, and you will go to a prison cell as a woman who killed her mother. Your mother's neighbours are watching you. You will never get away with killing your mother. Move out of your mother's house and let other women take care of your mother. Let someone else do it. The neighbours are aware of your way of thinking, and they remember you as a highly stubborn child who was obstinate, and the demons are telling you to do bad things to your mother. Don't do it, get out of there before they put you in jail. Let someone else have your mother's house and go your own way with your own life. Live in peace, sister. God bless you, sister. Jesus loves you, love, Your friend, Branch.
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