Dear Friend,

I’ve been trying really hard to teach my son Levi how destructive negative words and actions can be. There was a person who felt like she could correct Levi in a negative way. Last year, this person put Levi in tears and then did it again this year. She did this in front of some people, so it also embarrassed him. I stopped her and let her know what she had done wasn’t fair because she didn’t correct the rest of the children. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Levi so angry. He was crying and said he hated her. I calmed him down and began telling him that hate was not a good thing to say and that it would hurt him more to feel that way. He started to calm down and I told him Jesus wouldn’t want him to hate her, and Jesus would be very happy if he would forgive her. He finally did, and then the next evening, we prayed for her.

I don’t want Levi to ever think it’s okay to hurt someone. He is doing better the more he reads his Bible. I’m very blessed to be his mom.

It’s sad that adults have such a hard time figuring out how bad it is being negative, double minded, and bitter, and that all of these things are definitely the fruit of Satan. God’s fruit is listed in Galatians 5:22,23:

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

I don’t know the person really well who did this. She is a Christian, so I’m believing God can heal her. No telling what she has on her plate. I’m glad Levi is starting to understand how negativity is so unfruitful.

There are so many hurting people out there whom could be healed much quicker if they would remain more positive knowing how much Jesus loves them. The torment that comes when they don’t understand this is terrible.

I’m praising God for all He has done for me. He loves us so very much.

It will soon be Thanksgiving Day—my favorite holiday. Family and friends gather, and we enjoy the fellowship. I have so much to be grateful for. I have family and friends who love me and a little boy who tells me he loves me every morning on his way to school. Darrin picks him up early, and Levi says, “I love you, Mom. See you in seven hours.” I’m smiling. He is after all only seven years old.

God bless you and remember to stay positive. Have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. Please invite someone over who doesn’t have family close by. Amen.

In His love,

Donner Roberson