Author: SunshineStepmom
Hello and God Bless! My name is Lynnette and it's an honor to meet you! My husband and I live in Canton, GA, about 45 minutes north of Atlanta. I am a stepmom to a wonderful 19-year-old. We have been a blended family for 15 years. We attend Oak Leaf Church in downtown Canton. We love the Lord and strive to put Him first in our daily walk. Our road as a blended family has not been easy at times, but we continue to pray and love. When troubles come knocking blessings are ten-fold just around the corner! We would love to contribute our experiences, blessings, trials, and encouragement to other blended families who need lifting up. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We can get through the challenges of life by listening to others and in turn guiding others.
www.bible.com/296/pro.22.6.gnbDad’s golden advice
But Praise Jesus, the Sun ALWAYS rises. Glory Be.
www.bible.com/296/1pe.4.16.gnbThis verse made me do a double-take today. It made me pause and reflect. I’ve been building up a “list of grievances” in my heart. I love fiercely and I get hurt easily. But it’s time to let go of the tally and grow up. Often times people are loving us the best they know how. I’m going to work on forgiveness and compassion this week.
www.bible.com/296/eph.4.31-32.gnbI know this is HARD to do, especially when faced with little or zero co-parenting, PAS, and other pitfalls of the blended family. But you MUST try to get along with the other parent, if only for the peace of your children.
www.bible.com/296/1th.5.15.gnbMy second wife and stepmom friends, this includes his EX. This includes HER. Jesus weeps at our sin. He weeps when we wish another one of his children harm or pain. Jesus loves her as much as he loves you. Even if silence is all you have between you, fill the silent air with blessings. Count it joy if a good and peaceful day is had by all!!
www.bible.com/296/heb.12.14.gnbTrampled like gentle rose pedals on stone. This should make us weep. We should weep and then lift our faces to the sunshine he wants us to feel. He is warmth, light, and Mercy. Thank you, Jesus.
www.bible.com/296/isa.53.5.gnbSometimes it’s difficult to discern the good advice from the bad. When the answer isn’t clear, look at the heart. Is the person giving you advice that honors your marriage? Do they encourage your walk with the Lord? If you have even one friend who honors your Christian walk and your covenant with your spouse, you are rich!
www.bible.com/296/psa.1.1-2.gnbWay Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, Light in the Darkness ❤️
www.bible.com/296/pro.18.10.gnb
Maybe don’t say this to divorced people..
This is worthy of a re-post! Please don’t say this stuff to your divorced family and friends.
We had some friends over for supper the other night. We are in the beginning stages of getting to know one another. They are members of the local church, and all around good people. We were sharing about our past history. Awkward questions ensued.
“So why doesn’t G’s family want anything to do with you guys? What went wrong there? Why is G no longer at the farm?”
The answer: divorce, and his remarriage to me.
I briefly laid out the story with a minimum of details, because let’s face it, there’s nothing commendable about sharing all the details of family drama with everyone.
This dear new friend of mine, who was really trying to be gracious and kind responded with “Yes, people just need to have more grace for divorced people. I mean, we’re not supposed to get divorced, but we need to have grace and love for those…
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