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Originally Posted by Ohio
In a nutshell -- Does anyone out there realize that the best parents in the Recovery always tried to shield their children from the Recovery itself!
that the Recovery itself was almost more dangerous than the world......
Just the other day, my wife was telling me about a couple she knew who always broke the training rules for their kids sake.
One of the best ways to help our children is to break down the walls surrounding the Recovery, and to connect them with the greater body of Christ.
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Great Post!
Aside from Phillip Lee, who was not the model Lee poster child, how many of his 8-9 kids were actively involved in the LRC? Anyone know?
While we in the LR in the 70s, did not go to movies or watch TV, those of us in San Diego on occasion went to Disneyland in small groups.
I know for a fact, when elders went on family vacations, they took their kids to movies and watched wholesome family shows on TV in their hotel rooms.
Only very select LCRs knew this.
Only one original "elder" couple in San Diego have remained loyal to the LRC, but their kids are not in the LRC...they are married with children...have their own lives.
I think when the LC elevated Lee and his ministry above GOD and His WORD, not only did God's Presence leave, but I think deep down, everyone knew they could not meet Lee's standards.
As for the LR/LC kids and how to help them???
If they have never gone to a church service, yes, take them to a church service, even a Catholic mass. Have them read a bible other than the RcV.
The "world" is all around us....talk to them about morals, "relationships" and sex counseling. I have never married or have kids of my own but have counseled my nephew and nieces when they entered puberty as they had questions.
I have no qualm with calling upon the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ WITH a pure heart, but not the old LC "O Lord Jeeeesus".
Parents, friends, loved ones and all true followers of Christ have a responsibility to point all children LR or not to CHRIST.
We do it through prayer and the Guidance of the Holy Spirit.
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As a side note, I have been "leading" Bible studies to my Christian "worldly" friends, one who struggles with METH...can't kick the addiction, another with "self indulgence"...I will not bother to explain THAT struggle.
Anyway, my little motley group of "worldly" Christians who were once committed to the Lord (never LCrs btw), gather every week at one of my friends house for prayer and bible study. :-D
We have a good time and while the change in their lives is slow, the fact they love coming together weekly to hear the Word if God speaks volume. To God be the Glory.
What makes it "special", is I am not an outsider. I am their life long friend. (One of the group is my childhood friend, others are her adult kids, my friend's mother..and her father when he was still living. My friend's brother...who is ministering to his wife and kids slowly but surely and is my "sidekick" when he shows up for bible study. When we are not in bible study, they squabble and then vent on me.
I do not lecture. Sometimes I get involved indirectly with their squabbles. Other times I simply listen and sometimes I make them FOCUS!!!!! ....on CHRIST.
After the venting, I always try to lead them or the person in prayer.
Pretty cool huh? If you remember, will you pray for my friend's deliverence from Meth? His name is James. His sister Yvonne, is JUST starting to return to Jesus too and is battling her messy life. They /We ALL could use some uplifting prayer
to be drawn closer to EL-SHADDAI, our Creator, our Heavenly Father, our SAVIOR & DELIVERER, our KING of kings and LORD of lords.
Thanks amigos!
Blessings to you all,
Carol G