Kids who live at home but do not go to church

[*AQuietPlace*]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

YOU never know until it happens...

It actually did happen to us. And we abided by what we said. Our house, our rules.

He moved out for a while, but then came back. To our house, our rules.

[ForeverBlessed]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

YOU never know until it happens...

Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

It actually did happen to us. And we abided by what we said. Our house, our rules.

He moved out for a while, but then came back. To our house, our rules.

I agree with you... it has happened to me too... I about lost it when my daughter moved out...she has done some things that really disapointed me... about nearly killed me in fact... but she is now back home... she even thought she might test me again... I just this past week had to clarify my rules for my house. We gotta saying around here... I don't care about the age... if you don't like the rules...hit the road Jack... and the last part is sung...and of course then my 17 year old named Jac says "puleezze stop"

i did have to stick to the "it is my house, my rules" even when my own family didn't stand beside me... I didn't back down.

My dad showed me the door at 19 years old, I was a 19 year old smart mouth that didn't want to respect my mother...and making me move was the best thing he ever did for me.... I was forced to grow up... I never moved back home either.

[Pragmatist]

I, personally, wouldn't make them go to church if they were adults, but I would expect them to follow my rules or leave.

[Theophil]

Originally Posted by Pragmatist

I, personally, wouldn't make them go to church if they were adults, but I would expect them to follow my rules or leave.

I agree. Does it have to be said that "making" someone go to church does not mean you are making them "live for God"?

[ForeverBlessed]

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"?

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.