Anonymous

Dec 3, 2024

I prayed for this

I would love prayers for my mom. Our relationship has never been that great ever since she and my dad got divorced 20 years ago. My mom can be very toxic and narcissistic, especially around the holidays. She is mean and nasty to my brother and I every year during this time of year because she ends up being alone for the holidays. I have tried every year to make plans with her and she gets really upset when I do that and she just doesn't like committing to others' plans, she likes to wake up and do what she wants. My mom doesn't like to make plans and rarely ever considers the feelings/needs of others. She can be very emotional and say things to her kids that I know she doesn't mean, I always struggle with her lack of ability to apologize for her words and actions. The past sermon really spoke to me, to ask God for forgiveness and to help us forgive those who sin against us, and to be very intentional about praying for those who are cruel to us. I have prayed very hard for my mom ever since Sunday's sermon. My mom was baptized a few years ago through her church but I don't think she has a relationship with Jesus. I have asked her many times this year if she would go to therapy with me or just for herself, but she has rejected me each time and gets very upset when I bring it up. I have had to learn to put boundaries up with her and forgive her in quiet, and to love her from afar. I would love to see God perform a miracle in her and change her heart and character. God bless you all!