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I woke up this morning with a new sense of direction in my ministry. I've been feeling for sometime now that God was preparing me for something new. Unknowing what this direction is just yet, I have to follow my heart.

As a (single) "Christian" parent I have undoubtedly suffered many heartaches as I tried my very best to raise my children the best I could. But no different from that of a family with one or both parents living for God. Although there may be a Dad and Mom present in the home we face the same struggles. Being single just makes life a bit more challenging.

I know deep in my heart that I raised my children the best I knew how. I raised them in the church and I taught them under no circumstance were they any better than the homeless beggar on the street. We are all born into a world of sin and it's up to us individually to choose God or continue to live without Him. We all have that choice.

All my children accepted Jesus at a young age. They have all been baptized and filled with His spirit. My children are all grown now and living their own lives. Both my girls are married to men called into the ministry and have decided to follow Christ and are raising their children in church. Praise God!!!

My son however has chosen a different path. For whatever reason, he has been running from God for nearly 10 years now. From the age of 6, Jason was raised in church along with his sisters. He knows the peace that passeth all understanding. He knows what it's like to stand in the presence of God almighty and watch the heavens open up only to have showers of blessings rain down upon him. And yet he chooses to walk outside the circle of grace. It just breaks my heart to see him struggle in his search for inner peace when he knows in his heart where it can be found.

I have no doubt that God knows right where he is. I have no doubt there are angels 'still' walking with him. I am a firm believer in prayer. It says in Matthew 21:22 - And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. I choose to believe this. God hears! God is in control!!!

Not long after I was saved, I dedicated all my children to God and I put my trust in God to help me raise my children. I still trust Him to watch over them and what ever it takes, to keep them from slipping into the pit of hell.

Proverbs 22: 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Just as the prodigal wondered away, he returned. Just as David rebelled in his spirit, he surrendered and became a man after God's own heart.

Maybe your heart is grieving over a child who has wondered? Perhaps you have a child you are trying to win to the Lord. I want to help you pray. As we join together and lift their names to heaven, I believe God will intervene! Things may not always turn out how we expect, but we must choose to trust in His ways!

Mom's and Dad's, let us claim the promises of God. The Bible is full of them! Open up His word and let it breath throughout your home. Many of us keep our Bible's shut once we read our daily devotions. I keep mine open so that God's word can be absorbed in my home. There is no greater sense of security than to feel His presence when you first walk in the door. I've had many folks tell me, "there is such a peace when I walk in your home." I'm humbled to say to them, "it's not my home, it's the presence of God."

My heart is leading me to pray for those children who have chosen to walk away or have yet to accept Jesus as their Savior. I would like to help you pray for your lost children.

Please send the names of your children and let us pray together. I will be sending these names out on a prayer chain once a week.

I am expecting to see and hear great things as God leads them to the fold!

Many Blessin's,
Sharron Kay

For more information on Songs of Sharron Ministries please log onto http://www.sharronkayking.com

Reader Comments

What a great article, Sharron Kay! I applaud you for the job you have apparently done with your children as a single parent with the Lord's help! It sounds like your girls are doing quite well following after the Lord and His plans. Don't lose heart over your son, you have trained him well along with your girls, and it will not return void. As you know God is always faithful, and at just the right time and circumstances, your son will return to the Lord.

I love my daughter and I am so proud of her in many ways. But I will have to admit the teen years are not easy. She was saved at age 7 and it was so precious when this happened. We had prayed after that and I was so amazed at her age how wonderful and touching she prayed. I know it had to be the Holy Spirit working through her at that moment praying the way she did. But back to the teen years, she just turned 15. Our kids go through so many issues these days and everything is so hard and serious. I continually cover her in my prayers that God will help and protect her through these teen years and turn her into the person He wants her to become all for His glory.

Thank you once again for sharing your heart with us!

Blessings to you!

Amazed in His presence and humbled by His great love!

“God makes everything happen at the right time.” (In His Time) Eccl. 3:11

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