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BrotherlyLuv
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My family and I had the worst Christmas morning ever. My dad, who is extremely hateful to everyone, picked a frivolous fight against my mother over the Christmas dinner we were preparing that morning. He became argumentative over a simple dish and yelled at her to, "Shut up!" He got in her face, and I, the adult son, intervened as I was standing there witnessing this. He was filled with rage and began to take a physical stance with her and I. This is not the first time he has ruined numerous holidays and events, nor is this the first time we have had to deal with his ungodly, inappropriate behavior. But this was the worst. I was quite shaken, (so was my adult sister), and my mom. I prayed right then and there that God, in the name of Jesus, would intervene and protect us from such evil and to give us mental and emotional healing. Throughout years, in dealing with him, as his only son, I am a broken vessel, as is the rest of my family. I'm trying not to let him (or this recent incident) rob me of my joy and take away my crown (Revelation 3:11). The great thing is, my mom and I continued on with the holiday meal and went about our business bringing good tidings and cheer to her and the rest of the relatives when they arrived. And the dinner itself had to have been the best one we've cooked yet. But even as of now, I am still mentally and emotionally shaken days after that terrible event that morning. I keep having "worst case" scenarios if I had not been there to intervene for my mother and scenarios of something I might have had to do physically to him to get him under control. Please pray for my mother, sister, and I for healing, protection, and strength—now and as we remain! And pray that the Lord rebukes and chastens my dad regarding the way he treats his own family and others. We truly are living in the End Times. I pray that Lord Jesus comes quickly! Thank you and bless you all for your prayers! God Bless!
