TonyaGive

Thanks to everyone who has given me wonderful advice and encouragement and prayers. Things are really going well with my child. Staying in tune with what she watches on tv and the music she listens to has already started to make a difference. The other day when I was taking her to school she asked me to pray with her before she went into school. Its so sad to think they will let Santa come to school but they lock the doors on Jesus. I feel blessed to have been able to come into this forum. Again thanks for your kind words and your prayers. God bless you all and have a very Merry Christmas.

Well Said!!!!!!AMEN

Thanks everyone for your wonderful advice...I don't want to seem to harsh to quick with her. I got a progress report from school and she brought her math,reading and english grades all up to D's. She acted like she was ashamed but I told how proud she made me feel. I told her we will take this a step at a time and it will get better.. I love her so much and its breaks my heart when I know it makes her feel like she is stupid. I also found her tearing up all her Harry Potter books today after I sat her down and softly told her how they make me feel worried about what shes filling her mind with. I read bits and pieces of the books to her. I think the part that really got to her was the scary way to her that they were celebrating Christmas in a part of the book. The next thing I know we are outside in the cold praying together to God and then she wanted to burn the books so no one else could read them. I know God is giving me the strength to stand my ground when it comes to my child. With all the things that are happening in the world today I feel a urgent rush to lead her and others to Christ. This is the first year we are totaling celebrating Christmas with the true reason for the season. The finest gift we could ever get was the gift of Jesus Christ. I tell everyone I come in contact with Merry Christmas while proudly wearing my Got Jesus shirt. I get strange looks but oh well. No more Santas in my yard I searched all month and finally found a affordable Nativity Scene at Walmart..Theres going to be a Nativity Scene in my yard as soon as I can afford it....Once again thank you for your kind advice and warm welcome...What a great group of people here God Bless you and Merry Christmas.........

I have lurked on this board for several months and have read a lot of posts that have truly helped and inspired me on my new walk with the Lord. Last December I gave my life over to God because I was doomed for a life to hell and my world was falling apart. Over the last 12 months I have read the Bible everyday. I know that the more wisdom I get from his word the more I understand. I was amazed when I started to read the Bible that is was more than just a book . I found it to be a love story to the world. I have been sometimes confused about who and what to believe on tv. I have found my only answers is to pray to the Lord. Im not looking to be rich just wanting to help others and be happy. I was hoping someone could give me some advice to help me with my 12 year old daughter Kara. My husband, her father does not believe the way I do about Jesus. He has allowed her to read Harry Potter, watch disgusting scary movies, listen to music that promotes evil into her life. I have put my foot down and have said no more of this stuff in my home which started all kinds of arguments in my home. I am standing firm and praying a lot I have faith that God will work this out. The final breaking point for me was all F's on her report card expect a D in Art. It was no surprise to me I knew it was coming. I help her everynight with her schoolwork . I know she can do the work if she wants to she can sure sing a rap song and tell you the stats of a rap artist by memory. My husband and I finally had a big blow up yesterday when I decided no more evil tv, evil music, evil books I even went so far as to say no computer and limited phone calls until I see improvements. I thank God that her school is concerned also. He even makes fun of my faith in God but I just pray for him. To earn priviliges I make Kara read the bible and pray with me. Yesterday while we were praying and calling the name of Jesus she got all silly acting ,laughing and we had the best day ,ones like I have prayed for. She said she felt a warm funny feeling. Tonight when she went to bed she said Mom let's pray before we go to sleep. How happy that made me feel. I'm sorry I joined tonight and my first post is long. This has been weighing heavy on my heart for so long. I will give all my strength to lead her to Christ . There is no way I will ever be the old person I was. I am a new person in Christ and loving it. So please if anyone has any advice and a prayer to help me I would appreciate it very much. Thank You and Have A Very Merry Christmas......