God's Work In My Son

Four years ago, my young son listened to what a few voices at school said about him and he believed them. He concluded he was worthless. He was in a really bad place. It affected every aspect of his life. As a parent, I couldn’t understand why he would listen to a few hateful kids over his teachers and us (his mom and dad). He’s an amazing person… why couldn’t he see that!? I felt devastated and so helpless, but as we prayed, God led us to take some steps and make some changes that have made a difference for my son. A Seneca Creek friend loaned me a book on praying Scripture for your children. I picked out a few relevant Scripture passages and prayed them for my son relentlessly. I also took every opportunity to remind him of the truth about what God thinks of Him, how God loves him, values him and has great plans for Him. I always look for ways to affirm his gifts and talents and help him look to the future God has for Him. I also asked his PowerHouse small group leader to pray for him, and I know that he did, because he followed up with me more than once. God is so good and so faithful, and has truly loved and helped my son. It took time, but today my son is in a MUCH better place. He is much more comfortable with himself and others. He serves at church regularly and loves it. He’s chosen to read his Bible for the daily independent reading he needs to do for school. He has a wonderful real and growing relationship with Christ. I am so grateful for the PowerHouse and Middle School ministries that have ministered to my son, given him a safe place to be himself, and given him a chance to serve others in a meaningful way. Without God and the Seneca Creek Community, I’m not sure where we would be.