~Together we're not alone~

Welcome single moms past and present! I hope you have a little time to read my bio or my personal page so that you will know a little bit about me. I'm here to share my sometimes crazy life with other women who know where I'm coming from either because we're navigating the waters in the same sail boat or because you've already crossed your ocean and are willing to share the wisdom you learned on your journey.

I hope to remind you on those days when you wake up late, forget to send lunch money, have to drive carpool, and burn dinner, that even if there is no one to physically put their arms around you, God is there. And on the selfish side, I too hope to find advice here. I hope to use some of you as my secret decoder ring when I just can't figure out what God is trying to tell me!

Women can't conceive children alone. We're not suppose to raise them alone either. Being a single mom is no longer the taboo it once was. However, being a Christian single mom by divorce and not by death can be. (gasp) Those 3 words are not suppose to go together! When they do, a lot of people add the word hypocrite into the mix without even knowing or caring about the circumstances. Have you ever been there?

Matthew 7:5 "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." 

Do you find it hard to relate to most single moms you know? Not many will tithe for financial blessings but instead will opt for quick and easy money no matter the consequences. A lot of single moms always seem to be hunting for a new husband whether it be for financial purposes or out of sheer loneliness instead of praying for God's will to be done in their lives. I am sure most do not even realize the damage they are doing to not only their children's lives but to their own soul.

Let's lift each other up with encouraging words.

Let's pray for each other in our times of need.

Let's stand tall together!

Raising our children for Christ is the hardest job in the world. Let's continually pat each other on the back because hey~ not only are we doing it, we're doing it alone! ......... Well, kind of.

Meet me over at Christian Women Take Root in our own private group called, 'Single Moms' !

Comments

[Susan]

I agree and disagree with your thesis. I raised four children as a single mom, by divorce, and most people understood why in our community. The fact that so many are looking for another husband, is our seed nature as part of being a woman, especially with children. It is the balance women look for. I also find in counseling with so many, that it is that "what happened" shell-shock that has not fully exposed itself in the heart and mind.

I found the article to be quite negative overall, and hear hurt and frustration. Yes, it is more difficult to raise children alone, but not impossible, and women have done it for centuries, with great results.

[Venus]

Hi Susan~ I posted your comment in our single mom group to start a discussion. Thanks!