Do you love the life that God has given you? Or do you wish He would reshuffle the deck and deal you a new hand?

I don’t know what’s going on in your life right now. Maybe you’re dealing with a teenage daughter who seems bent on destructive relationships. Maybe your son has checked out of school, and his future looks pretty bleak.

Again, I don’t know what’s going on, but God does. God intimately knows whatever troubles plague your family or your teen.

Let me encourage you not to see these as unfortunate coincidences. No, they’re divine circumstances! So the next time you’re in the middle of a family conflict or crisis, don’t run away. Ask God to give you the tools to help your family grow in love and grace.

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