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Single
parents are survivors. They are the ones who take the
lemons of life and use them to make lemonade. Even though
they may go through struggles in their lives, their
attitude can make all the difference.
A
single parent home is stereotyped as dysfunctional by
some. These people believe that their failures are the
result of not being an A typical family.
It’s time to think outside the box. Every single
parent must filter out all of the negative messages
they have accepted from society. They also need to address
their own feelings of inadequacy. Life is filled with
unexpected turns that challenge your very existence.
If experience teaches wisdom, that means single parents
are some of the wisest people in the world.
Don’t succumb to the thoughts about what you
can’t do, instead focus on what you can do. You
should take inventory of your financial state. The first
step is to make a budget. Next you must honor God by
paying your tithes and giving your offering. You cannot
rob God and expect to live a prosperous life. On the
other hand, you have a promise that if you are faithful
to God He will be faithful to you.
Some divorced or separated parents are fighting to
make ends meet on half the income they used to have.
Once again your attitude makes all the difference. Stop
living in the past and face the present. Create ways
to stretch your money. You don’t have to give
up on enjoying life, just work hard at finding new and
inexpensive ways to do it.
Yes you will need a break from time to time, and that’s
where extended family comes in. Ask for help. It doesn’t
mean you’re a lousy parent. As a matter of fact
it shows how much you care for your children.
Children are like arrows, you can point them in any
direction you choose. Through your resilience and positive
attitude they will become strong and their chance for
a successful life will increase. It’s not easy
but it can be done. You can raise intelligent, productive
and Christ-like children with the help of God.
Do your best to develop a life outside of your children
and their activities. This is a necessary outlet for
you. Many single parents long for conversation and interaction
with other adults and that’s not just normal it’s
imperative. Spending a reasonable amount of time away
from your children will decrease your stress level and
enhance the time that you spend with your children.
Be the best Mom or Dad you can be. Many times single
parents try to be both parents and that’s impossible.
God is not requiring women to be men or visa versa.
If you focus your attention on fulfilling your role
as Mom, God will do the rest. He said in His word that
He’s a father to the fatherless. You can depend
on Him to pick up where you, your finances, time and
energy leave off.
Always remember love is the most important gift you
can give to your children. When you feel like you have
nothing left to give, give love. Trust me, it’s
more than enough.
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