Hoping and Praying

I've been told to just pray for the situation I'm in with my family and leave it be.  They will come around when they're ready to talk and I should just give them the space they need.

Easier said than done.  Why is it so much easier to have faith for others than it is for yourself?  It isn't that I doubt God's ability to change lives, heal hearts, and bring families together again.  I've never really had a problem with that. 

I so love my family.  I really do.  Maybe I have a hard time with showing love, but it's still there.  I'm not sure what my role is in my adult children's lives.   

I miss the relationships I had with them.  It's going to take some time for them to process all this.  I have to give them that, but it's very difficult for me.  It's like every little problem is just under the surface, brewing and making me think things that may or may not be there.  I want to force the issue, but that isn't how it's going to work. 

Good thing I have this venue to vent to.  It's almost like a prayer on paper.

Deep breaths.  Pray.  Meditate on God's Word.  It will be okay.