Solo Parenting as a WidowНамуна

In an earlier Bible Plan, we looked at Psalm 68:5-6 through the lens of God being a protector of widows, but this scripture also promises that God will be Father to the fatherless.

As a widow and a solo parent, we may feel the weight of both roles resting upon our shoulders. Yet, in the midst of this journey, God reassures us that He will be both a defender and protector for us and a father for our children. We are not uncovered or unprotected. We are loved, guarded, and guided by God.

The psalmist also declares that God sets the lonely in families. While the structure of your family may have changed, God's promise remains steadfast. He is the ultimate source of strength and provision for you and your children. Your family may look different from what you imagined, but God is faithful to provide the love, support, and community you need. With God, He can make beautiful things out of the pain.

You may feel the weight, but you also have the privilege of helping to create new memories and new cherished moments with your children. Even though your family structure has changed significantly, you are still a beautiful family. You also understand the importance of never taking a day for granted. Use these scriptures to help remind you of that and focus on how to create a new, beautiful family. God is protecting, defending, and walking with you, you are not alone!

QUESTIONS:

In what ways have you experienced God as your Father recently? As your protector?

CHALLENGE:

Write out Psalm 68:5-6 and keep it somewhere prominent in your home. When you feel the fear and anxiety sneaking in, recite this verse. Say it over your children and remember, God is fighting for you!