Where is Everyone??

Hi guys, where is everyone? Something strange going on with my daughter. About 4 months ago my cell phone just disappeared, and so did my digital camera, I kept asking the kids if they seen them all denied. My oldest daughter has taken things before with out asking and I would find them and take them back. This time she swore up and down that she did not take either, yesterday I opened a drawer and found my camera, today I opened her purse and found my cell phone, she has been using it all this time. When I confront her she says that she just found it, I don"t need it any way etc.... Then my other daughter comes out and tell me that she said that she hates me. By the way I got my date, June 25th ever since I found out my surgery date she has totally been bumming me out saying that I probably wont lose that much weight, I shouldn't even get it, it almost feels like she wants me to stay fat forever I just don't understand. She turned 17 today, she expects me to do everything she asks of me but she obviously does not respect me. Any advice? Cindy

Hi Cindy, Yes it does seem as if you have a lot going on with your daughter. I have a 17 year old son that I have been having some challenges with lately, but I refuse to allow the enemy to have my son or to disrupt the peace in my home. I am continually confessing the word of God over my son and I continue to come against thise things that the Holy Spirit reveals to me about him. Recently during one of my prayer times, the Spirit of God revealed to me that he was dealing with a spirit of rejection, so I began and continue to pray against that spirit. I said all of that to say that it is important for us as parents to seek God's face concerning our children and we should not be swayed by what we see in the natural, but be moved by what God is showing us concerning them in the Spirit. These children belong to God, so who best to show us how we should handle those things that come up in theri lives. The word of God says, train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it. That is what I am standing on for all of my children!!! Be encouraged Chris, and maybe this is just her way of dealing with the fears she might have concerning you and the surgery. I would sit down with her alone and find out what her true feelings are about the surgery. Sometimes our children begin to "act out" for various reasons and most times they are trying to get our attention (yes, even at 17). So be prayerful as you approach her concerning this situation. Be Blessed

I think Donna ha**** it right on. I think your daughter is probably terrified about your surgery. She may not even realize it herself, but it sounds like she is acting out in fear. However if it has happened alot before and continues after your surgery I would suggest some counseling to see if there is something deeper going on. And the obvious-turn it over to God. Karen

It sounds as if your daughter is angry, and is not able to express it in healthy ways, so she is showing it inappropriately. I would suggest that you get her therapy now, and have her learn to express her emotions in healthy, appropriate ways. I would also suggest you consider family therapy for you and her. Congrats on your date. Hugs, Trish