Many children’s church workers and volunteers fall into ministering to the child of divorce. What do I mean by that? These kids show up at…
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]]>Have you ever thought about the power of being intentional? And I don’t mean a far Eastern religion or the power of intention mind-set that you find all over the Internet. You know if you just think on this and intend for it to happen it will happen and how much inner energy you get from the power of intention.
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What if we take all these phrases and apply them to ministering to the child of divorce and separation?
What does it mean to be intentional in ministry? To me, and for the purpose of being intentional in ministry to the child of divorce, it means:
Imagine if you were ready for this child. You were prepared. You were actually waiting for the child. Wow, can you imagine how much calmer you would be? You would be confident. You would be able to project and feel love for this child. It means you would actually extend love to the child. It means you would see the best in the child, not in the family feud. You would actually see the child in a different light and through a different lens, which could mean that you might be just a little more tolerant of his or her misbehaviors and antics. You would realize they are crying out for attention from an adult who cares and from a Heavenly Father that will never leave them or forsake them.
When you stop and think about it, I believe you will realize there actually is energy in the power in being intentional because the Holy Spirit:
I don’t know about you but I feel stronger and more energetic just thinking about all of this.
As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength. [Psalm 138:3 (NIV)]
He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me. [Colossians 1:28-29]
Linda Ranson Jacobs is one of the forefront leaders in the area of children and divorce. She developed and created the DivorceCare for Kids programs. DC4K is an international program for churches to use to help children of divorced parents find healing within the arms of a loving church family. As a speaker, author, trainer, program developer and child care center owner, Linda has assisted countless families by modeling and acting on the healing love she has found in Jesus Christ. Linda offers support, encouragement and suggestions to help those working with the child of divorce. She serves as DC4K Ambassador (http://www.dc4k.org) and can be reached via email at ljacobs@dc4k.org.
Free articles and devotions for single parent families in your church can be found at Linda’s website Healthy Loving Partnerships for Our Kids (http://www.hlp4.com).
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