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Originally Posted by Theophil
I agree. Does it have to be said that "making" someone go to church does not mean you are making them "live for God"?
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no, they can't be made to serve God... but they are most definitely kept in the presence of God on a regular basis...and I have watched his presence melt a very stubborn heart who thought she knew what she wanted.
I have more experience than just my oldest... at 16, my middle daughter thought she would test me... it was a serious matter... thankfully she was a minor and even the law stood behind me. The first 3 months or so was miserable... I had to stick to my word w/consistancy... She has made radical changes.. is currently living stronger for God than ever...last night told me how she was fasting partial foods and even other things between now and Easter... I am so thankful.
My girls hear a praying mother travailing for their souls every day.... I take the responsibility very seriously. They joke about me sometimes venturing into their rooms to lay hands on them while their still sleeping in the morning... they can't get away from it.
They are young, they will slip and fall... especially in the world we are living.. but they will never get away from the prayers of their mom and knowing what she believes is right.
I know I am doing right... because my parents had the same rules... never backed down and I am living for God today.... I couldn't get away from what they taught and hearing their prayers.... often interupting my sleep.
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