Really? Who creates these standards of acceptance anyway? No wonder our children come home and act out of sorts. The difficulties they face in society builds up so much emotion that they become like a pressure cooker ready to blow. They arrive home and 'let their hair down'. The strict rules, societal pressures and fears of rejection have been too much. I feel so sorry for these children, but also must be the authoritarian and teach them to not act out as such because of a tough day. Acting out, taking the stress out on loved ones will not help anything. We must calm ourselves and discuss hardships with God and one another.
"who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." (1 Peter 1:5-7)
"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31:8)
Children may not understand that you do not bring your frustrations home only to be thrown at loved ones. But, as an adult we understand this concept clearly. So, why do we still take part in such nonsense? We must set examples for our children to see calm discussions of a hard day, prayers said to ease our pain or anxiety and a house full of love. Love comforts and never is rude.
Adults experience some of the same pressures during the day as children. Trials and tribulations will come as long as breath enters your body. The world is full of sin, full of flesh driven individuals and Satan prowls around ready to devour. How can we keep strong and faithful when surrounded with so many pressures and burdens?
I have found keeping God at my side every day, every hour, every minute and every second brings peace to any situation. From the moment your eyes open until they close again for the evening; keep an open ended conversation flowing with your Creator. Our Heavenly Father loves to hear your concerns and struggles so He may provide comfort. He becomes our pressure relief valve, releasing the pressures one by one, to prevent a blow! Turn each pressure, sadness, anxious moment or worry over to Him. He never leaves your side. Our faith grows as the situation placed in His hands brings refinement to our soul. We must rely on His wisdom and strength.
As you arrive home, your attitude and demeanor differs from before. You enter the front door with a sense of calm relief to be in the presence of loved ones. God provides us with families so He may extend comfort through someone with skin on. Take advantage of this comfort. Humble yourself with one another and 'let your hair down' in a constructive manner. Working through struggling times with your loved ones creates a stronger bond and unity as God intended.
God, thank you for another day. I know my day will bring trials, pressures and tribulation, but I walk in peace knowing You are at my side. You have gone before me to protect the way. I ask You to send the Holy Spirit to create joy in tough times, to bring laughter to my day. I love You.
Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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