What is MOP?

Mop is a support and prayer group inspired by recent events in my life and the women that I have met along my journey. MOP (Mothers of Prodigals) was laid upon my heart almost a year ago when our oldest son ran away in the middle of the night. I can go into details that led up to that event, but I see no reason to rehash at this time. I actually began a blog shortly after that. A few days later I was exstatic to see that my blog had several remarks. I could not wait to see what people were saying. I was suprised to see that not a one of the 7 posts were positive. I had shared the link on my Facebook page and it seemed that Satan had ensured that all the wrong people saw it and replied. I was heartbroken as I read the harsh remarkes and hurtful things that were posted about me. I quickly deleted my blog and have struggled with that often throughout the past 10 months.

You see, my intentions were in vain on that day when I poured my heart out to the world. I wanted to provide support for other women that were going through what I was. I wanted a place for them to be able to reach out, ask for prayer, or just simply sit down in the morning, read a post and know that they were not alone in this. I see now that although my intentions were to help others, I did not once confide in God about this. Not once did I sit in prayer and ask for His guidance, His approval, or His direction. We often do that. We think that because it is for the good of others, and not with the intent to bring harm, "It has to be right". I was wrong.

So, here I sit almost 10 months later to the very day. I have confirmation from God that this is what I am to do. My intentions have not changed, I still wish to offer encouragement, prayer support and guidance to other moms that are journeying down the road I too travel. Only this time, God is by my side on this.

My prayer is that you will find encouragement through this blog. I pray that you will feel comfortable posting your prayer requests. Please feel free to share your story. I will share mine soon, it is no where near complete. Each and every day is a new step for me, my husband and our sons. Each step is another page in the chapter, a chapter in the book, and a book in our lives. I pray that you will find the peace of God that surpasses all understanding in the struggles that we face. But most of all I pray that in time, each and every one of our sons and daughters are reconciled with the Father. I know that we want them back in our lives, but as hard as it is to face the inevitible, reuniting with God is the most important thing. As much as I miss my sons...yes, I said sons (that is for another time), I would give up every second that I could be with them on earth, to see them in Heaven.

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