The mother’s heart grieved as the son God had created and blessed her with walked deeper into the gay (original text is GID) lifestyle. Six long years she watched him pursue this deception and turn his back on all who loved him.

As Joseph was taken from his homeland to be sold to an Egyptian slave master, did he wonder why God wasn’t helping him? Back home, his father, Jacob, grieved, believing Joseph had been killed by a wild animal. No waiting by Jacob for returning so; just life long grief. But God had a plan to save all people, and Jacob and Joseph were key players in that plan to bring Jesus into the world.

Occasionally, the mother’s son would return for a short visit, but their relationship was never the same. Each professed their love for the other before parting. The son God had so wonderfully created had been replaced by a stranger. Through her pain and grief, will she look to the Father and let Him reveal His greater purpose and plan for her life?

Scripture: “How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?” (Psalm 13:2, NIV)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, it is through pain and suffering that You become real to us, and we realize it’s only through Your amazing Son, Jesus, that we can see a bigger picture of Your purposes and plan for us. In our grief, help us to see and hear you clearly. In Jesus name I pray, Amen