Shaddix,

This is one email, so it's hard for me to know the entire story. However......WOW.

One thing...she seems to be telling alot of ppl how they are feeling about God (and it's not good enuf to her) and she's doing some major judging. The Bible says "judge not lest ye be judged". well, that's self explanitory. Also, who is she to decide another's personal conviction that God may give that person. God does not direct us all in the same way...he uses each person to His design. What he may want her mother to do and think and feel, may not be the same for her daughter...that's why so many ppl interpret the Bible if different ways...because God is directing them to get out of it what He wants them to.

It sounds like she is doubting her daughter's commitment by her actions and that's judging. And she's said everything BUT that she wouldn't forgive her daughter when she comes home if she continues in her behavior. What kind of example is she??? What if God hadn't forgiven her and wouldn't forgive her for her actions right now???

The Bible also says for children to obey their parents, but in that same chapter it follows that the parent should NOT provoke their children...we seldom hear that part of it.

As I said, I don't know the whole story. This may be a mother who is simply at her wits end and is feeling this way for good reason. In that case, she just may be a concerned, caring mother who's grasping at straws. I wish you all well here.

Be safe,

Kimmydawn