When we stand in the gap we strengthen the child. No matter what the child has done, as is the case with you, you are each children existing within a finite life experience. God and Universal Mind never give up on you, as you should never give up on your children. You are the stewards of each other's well being.

You may think that things are bad, and some of you choices have not served you well. Yet, in fact, perhaps many more things could have gone wrong or worsened, and would have if not for prayers of compassion, either from yourself, which you thought went unheeded, or from others who cared for you.When we do not stand in the gap darkness moves in and takes over. You cannot violate Divine law, if you do, you fail to see the difference between the holy and profane.

The child, and yes the problem child, as this is a matter of perspective of thought, might be the ultimate plan to heal the family. You have not taught them to be responsible. When they are not responsible you do not let them suffer the consequence of their actions. You must get yourself out of their way and stop hindering their development. For only as they suffer the consequence can they learn about choices and be better prepared to make more positive decision in the future.

All there needs to be is one light. One man who believes in faith, one faith to cast down, to step onto in times of indecision can save the minions. Take this faith and pull it around you like armor, lean on your staff of righteousness and wield a mighty hand striking error down when it presents itself to you. Say, "Get behind me, as you have no place in my life. There is NO lackage in my life for my life is guaranteed the abundancy of the universe itself!"

You must do the will of God and Universal Mind, as this is the natural thing to do. You must be what you want the child to be. Simply put, as you are, you are teaching through example. Children, as with yourselves, see all and observe all. When you do not stand in the gap and place your faith and sacrifice down for the child, the child faces the profane. You must not offend the child, do not trip up, do not deceive yourselves for you are the stewards of this young soul. As your higher-self is the steward to your mortal-self, you have the responsibility to pull yourself and others up to a higher standard of excellence and expectation.

God's eyes are all forgiving and all knowing, especially of what is within ones heart, as this is the point at which you resonate. At this point you will find similarity with that which retains the same essence as yourself. Allow yourself mercy when you fall short and compassion to lift yourself up knowing that the fall was not as bad as it could have been for it was tempered by your own desire to rise to a higher place of self-knowing and empowerment. We do not care how bad something was, what we care about is, are you learning? Simply ask yourself, "What did I learn?", even if it was one thing, ask, "What did I learn?" Children must have true repentance and sorrow or remorse. They will see you as a natural comfort, and be drawn back to that.

What happens to each of you is your own choice, it is of your own making. When you 'sin,' faulter or focus on mortal mind it is an error against God, the universe and yourself more than it is to the individual or parent. Do not beat up on yourself. That is what most do, that is the easy way of defaulting, of not looking at your issues. Look inward to your true self. You will find light and affirmations of knowing.

Often you say I must not give up on this child. Yet, you throw your hands into the air and return to your old patterns of comfort. They do not have to serve you well, they simply have to be familiar. No matter what your biological age, in our eyes, as in God's eyes and the universe's mind, you all are children for we are infinite and you are finite. God, the universe and divine mind have never given up on you. Often you feel divided within and think, 'I have no self esteem." But what is the self? It is the uniqueness of the universe and essence of God that is reflected in your human experience.

You must teach responsibility and consequence for it is through consequence you have great options and choices. You have seen and experienced the results of your own choices and this is where the learning begins. Look into yourself, that reflection of the Divine, and know that only sound decisions can be arrived at if your foundation is maintained in Divine mind.

A parent of this time often gives too much money, a car, games, the clothing and the child does not know what they want. They are sent to their rooms where they have computers, electronic games and the phone.

You are teaching them that they can be rewarded without being responsible. You do not let them suffer the consequence of their actions and in doing so you hinder the child's development. Get yourself out of the way so the child can learn.

When Jonah wasn't learning he was tossed out of the boat, tossed out into the sea, where he was swallowed by the whale. He lived three days in the digesting stomach of the whale, alone, cold, hungry, wanting and needing. Jonah needed to learn and as he search for his answers he learned, without intervention. Toss them out, as fledglings from the nest, on their own, and allow them to learn through consequence, for if you do not do this while they are young, the consequences will be greater when they are older.

The parent must give up, sacrifice and offer themselves up as examples of righteous behavior for their children. It is their responsibility. Be a role model for yourself and the child. Do not involve the child in your conflicts, drama, or healing process. You are the parent, their care taker and their guardian. Show them focus and consistency, for the child will become what you show them you are. Be merciful and just. Mercy should not replace judgment, for good judgment is the reward of learning through consequence.

There is a story of two sons.

The other son, tending the fields, heard music and saw they were celebrating in rejoice. He was upset and angry. The father saw this and went to him. He told the father that it was he who worked hard, it was he who toiled, and his brother, who had spent all, receives such lavish acceptance. The good father explained that when something is lost it is lost to the universe and displaced from all as it is a part of all that is and this is of great sadness. It is of greater sadness when a child does this and turns from his family and God, for he is truly lost. But he must be let go, as his brother was.

When what is lost returns, repentant and sincere of its own accordance and with the knowledge that the greatest damage was done to itself, then it is time to heal. Rejoice!, for what was lost is made whole. The part of wholeness has returned and life is full. It is not a celebration for what the brother had done, it was a rejoicing for the family being returned to it's wholeness with the heart felt acknowledgment that it had been wronged. So the brothers were reunited and the family was made whole.

Do not compare. Comparisons breed discontent. Allow yourself to find a place of love, unconditional love, and allow this to sustain the individuality and uniqueness each person carries with them. As you have your way, so do all others.

Know this, what you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. These are words to live by, The Golden Rule. Benevolence is the characteristic element of humanity and righteousness is the accordance of prudent actions maintained with what is morally right.

There should be NO call phones, NO beepers, NO baggy clothes, NO violent video games and NO late nights as no child needs these things. This is the time of simplicity and of unconditional love, the time for them to be children. You are guardians, custodians and stewards of young souls, shaping them by what you allow them to be exposed to. You are NOT there friends. You are their intercessors. You stand in the gap for them. Get angry, stand up for your child and teach them as you have not been taught. Give them the skills, self empowerment and dignity they need to develop into responsible adults.

Ask yourself, "What have I learned?" Affirm this in a positive, focused answer and release all else for once you have had an experience, it is just that, an experience, limited to that space in linear time within your ongoing history of life. Only you can choose to release it. Learn. Increase your options. Express joyous affirmations found within each experience you encounter.