As a parent I too have 2 children with both characteristics much like this - & I constantly pray for the older one to be redeemed somehow…as I struggle because it doesn’t make logical sense when they were both raised with same ideologies & same household.
I think that God himself spoke to Cain about his unrighteousness character & reaffirmed him that if he chose correctly things could go well for him; however, He also reminded that sin was crouching at his door & he must be on guard. It is obvious how God favors righteousness over selfishness or contempt just as most of us do; however, is it possible that we may raise (children)-those who are not of the elect & if so do we follow God’s example to remain fair in spite of the circumstances?
We don’t know what we will get /inherit (as struggles) in this life & I do look forward to the day when all of these mysteries here on earth will be revealed as our redeemer draws closer & this chapter will soon close because as much as I feel joy & celebrate the younger, I feel pain & mourn for the eldest- simultaneously.
As a parent I too have 2 children with both characteristics much like this - & I constantly pray for the older one to be redeemed somehow…as I struggle because it doesn’t make logical sense when they were both raised with same ideologies & same household.
I think that God himself spoke to Cain about his unrighteousness character & reaffirmed him that if he chose correctly things could go well for him; however, He also reminded that sin was crouching at his door & he must be on guard. It is obvious how God favors righteousness over selfishness or contempt just as most of us do; however, is it possible that we may raise (children)-those who are not of the elect & if so do we follow God’s example to remain fair in spite of the circumstances?
We don’t know what we will get /inherit (as struggles) in this life & I do look forward to the day when all of these mysteries here on earth will be revealed as our redeemer draws closer & this chapter will soon close because as much as I feel joy & celebrate the younger, I feel pain & mourn for the eldest- simultaneously.
Hi Cindy,
Thank you for sharing. 2 Peter 3:9 comes to mind.
"The Lord is not slow in regard to the promise but is patient toward us, not wishing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance."
Waiting on repentance is challenging from our perspective. There's comfort in knowing that God cares about repentance even more than we do.
May God's grace minister to you as you pray for both your sons.
Thank you.
Perhaps the quote from Jubilees 35:13 is the most impactful to my understanding.
I always appreciate when you write posts like this, Sarah.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks, Jordan. 😊