Single Mom Testimonies
Andrea's Choice of a Husband
This journey of single-parenthood has been intresting, hopeful, exciting, enlightening, and even miraculous. In addition, it's been humbling, disappointing, and sometime painful. Through the years I've learned to give each of these disappointments and hurts over to Him through prayer. "Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved" (Psalm 55:22).
Since May of 1995 I've been a single-mom of four children ranging from ages of 9 through 15 years. All four of them are precious gifts from the Lord -- although there are moments when I tend to forget that they are precious gifts. In 1999 I chose to allow the Lord to become my "Husband." Just in case you're not familiar with the phrase "Make Jesus your Husband," (as I was clueless of this term many years ago), it basically means leaning upon the Lord in such a way that He becomes your best friend, confidant, provider, and everything.
During this journey there have been seasons when I drew near to the Lord -- and some seasons when I chose to focus upon circumstances or disappointments instead of keeping my mind stayed on Jesus. Looking back, it's been much easier and better when I chose to spend quality time with the Lord in prayer, worship, and Bible study ... no matter if my situation was full of joy or pain.
I've had experiences dealing with domestic violence, restraining orders, child custody issues, practicing the faith of Islam, learning how to become sexually pure, guarding my heart (emotions), rebellious children, financial challenges, prioritizing and balancing my life, learning to forgive my enemies, and more.
Preceding every miracle that's ever happened in my life was personal or intercessory prayer. Learning to trust God to be an ample provider has been such an awesome experience. Time and time again, God has given my family so many monetary and spiritual blessings and lessons. He has created so many circumstances that only He could ordain. Both of my boys have a mentor through the body of Christ, and all four of my children have accepted Christ as their personal Savior. Although some of their convictions are not solid and strong right now, I will continue to pray that all four of them will love the Lord with all of their hearts and bring the Lord honor and glory.
Being a single parent has taught me a lot about perspective. Yes, I am a single parent, but the Lord is my ever present Husband ... and my children's ever present Father. |
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