Are You Wandering In The Wilderness With Your Stepfamily?

In his book, The Smart Stepfamily, Ron Deal compares the stepfamily to the Israelites in the Old Testament as they wander in the wilderness for 40 years.  This period was truly a challenging time for God’s people.  The Israelites roamed around for years trying to find their way to a better place.  They wondered if things would ever get better for them and their families.  Many times they questioned why they were facing the challenges that God allowed them to experience. They even considered that their former life as slaves in Egypt might be a better option than wandering aimlessly in the wilderness.

If you are a part of a stepfamily, chances are good that you can relate. Sometimes, stepfamilies find themselves lost and desperate to find their way to a better place.  They often spend a significant amount of time trying to make sense of the challenges they are facing.  They sometimes wonder if life would be better the way it used to be.

Being a part of a stepfamily comes with issues that are unique only to stepfamilies.  The dynamics of stepfamilies are different as well.  It’s not a good thing or bad thing.  It’s just different.  And maybe that’s where you are right now.

Do you ever find yourself in the middle of family relationships and feel like you can’t please anyone?  Do you feel discouraged or hopeless?  Do you think things may never change?  Do you wonder if it would easier if you had never brought your families together?  Or maybe you will become a member of a stepfamily in your immediate future and you want some help in considering potential obstacles you may face.

If I can assist you and your family in finding your way out of the wilderness and into a new and better place, please contact me today.  After years in the wilderness,  the Israelites made their way into the land that God had promised.  They eventually found their way to a better place, and I believe that can happen for you and your family can as well.  You too can find your way out of the wilderness.  It will take some time and a lot of hard work, but it will be worth it in the end.