Single Moms
Now Think On This
Steve Martin
“He administers justice
for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the stranger, giving him food and
clothing.” (Deuteronomy 10:18-19, NKJV)
Over the years I have always been amazed at the strength,
character, and the sheer determination that comes forth from the heart of a
single mom towards her children. Especially those women that have been left
behind with small children, with little or no income from the father or husband.
My heart has gone out to them many times, trying to give wisdom and support in
whatever manner or level of assistance that was necessary and appropriate. But
I know I never personally did enough.
From the beginning it has always been in the heart of God the
Father to have each and every person in a family. Beginning with Adam and Eve, He
desired that together a man and a woman, as husband and wife, would bring forth
children, and share in the responsibility of provision and full support until
the children reached adulthood. They were to instruct their offspring in the
ways of the Lord, and then watch them raise their own family at the proper time.
Far too often, primarily because of death, divorce, or a
one-night stand leaving the girl with no man around, many teenagers and young women
have been left all alone to raise the child/children. It is a very tough job.
Only they know just how tough it is, as loneliness, despair and discouragement
abound.
There are many who have chosen not to depend solely on the
government, but instead are working one or two jobs, or more, to pay the rent,
buy the food, keep the kids clothed and warm, while making sure they are
getting a good education. It all weighs very heavily on them daily. If there is
no extended family around, or a church that understands their role to assist
them, it is very overbearing. Tragically, we as believers have far too often left
it up to the government to provide support and provision for them.
I don’t have all the answers. But I do know that our Lord has a
tremendous heart for these single moms, and the kids that they daily lay down
their life for. I believe He has gifted people in His body to be there for
them. I do hope those ones take every opportunity, with the Lord’s grace and
provision, to do so, while the rest of us help hold up their arms also.
If you are a single mom, I pray you will be comforted, cared
for, and given the love you need and desire, as much as you have given out
already for your kids.
And I pray the Body of Jesus Christ will rise up and have you in
the family you are meant to be joined with, in the larger family of our Lord.
With His love and comfort,
Steve Martin
Love For His People, Inc.
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Now Think On This - In the year of our Lord 12.14.15 - #220
–“Single Moms”
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Charlotte, NC.
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