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Mother in need of Wisdom

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Posted by: CAMPBELL

My Mother, Janie, needs wisdom as to what may be her options concerning her next door neighbor, Lillian.
My Mother is 78 and I think Lillian is older. They live in a retirement community. If my Mother's front and back
doors are not locked, Lillian will let herself in anytime of the day. If they are locked; she will stand on the doorbell
and if my Mother doesn't answer, she will proceed to look through her windows. Her "body" is very "busy"
inquisitively prying into other people's affairs. My Mother is very independent and private. She
doesn't want to create a hostile environment yet she knows she's going to have to do something for this lady is
driving her nuts. My Mother said that even this weekend, while my brother was visiting, she came over 4 times.
Lillian also talks incessantly and makes it hard for anyone to get away from her. My Mother is the new kid on
the block and the other neighbors know what my Mother is dealing with, though not very well to say the least.
Please pray that God will give my Mother divine stategies as to how she can set up boundaries yet be available to
minister to Lillian in a Godly manner.



Posted by: Beverlyjoy

Lord, I pray that you will give Janie wisdom and boldness in stopping Lillian for the intrusions, without cusing a hostile environment. Speak to the mind of Lillian and quiet her inner spirit that she will no longer have the thoughtsor the will to provoke Janie in the manner that she has. Create those boundaries as requested CAMPBELL in the name of Jesus and teach Janie HOW and WHEN to minister to Lillian.



Posted by: FriendOfGod

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Originally Posted by CAMPBELL
My Mother, Janie, needs wisdom as to what may be her options concerning her next door neighbor, Lillian.
My Mother is 78 and I think Lillian is older. They live in a retirement community. If my Mother's front and back
doors are not locked, Lillian will let herself in anytime of the day. If they are locked; she will stand on the doorbell
and if my Mother doesn't answer, she will proceed to look through her windows. Her "body" is very "busy"
inquisitively prying into other people's affairs. My Mother is very independent and private. She
doesn't want to create a hostile environment yet she knows she's going to have to do something for this lady is
driving her nuts. My Mother said that even this weekend, while my brother was visiting, she came over 4 times.
Lillian also talks incessantly and makes it hard for anyone to get away from her. My Mother is the new kid on
the block and the other neighbors know what my Mother is dealing with, though not very well to say the least.
Please pray that God will give my Mother divine stategies as to how she can set up boundaries yet be available to
minister to Lillian in a Godly manner.


O dear gracious Lord, please lead Janie to do the right thing. Please intervene in this situation and have Your will and Your way in all of this. Please bring about a resolution soon. I ask of You in Jesus mighty name I pray, Amen.



Posted by: ninababy73

Does Lillian have family or other friends? She might be trying to be around your mom because she is lonely and sees her as someone who is warm and welcoming. I am not excusing Lillian's behavior because it is intrusive............but am thinking that she just might be lonely and needs a friend. Anyway, just a thought


Father God, You know this situation and the parties' involved herein. Father, I pray for Janie to be covered with wisdom and to speak from a point of wisdom where Lillian is concerned. I pray Father that Lillian is blessed with family and friends, so that she does not feel the need to intrude during Janie's family visits. Just move in a way where both women are at peace. In Jesus' Name, I Pray. Amen



Posted by: Rachel R

Lord, please help Janie know just exactly what to do.

Please give her special understanding and insight.

Help her see Lillian and know how to set boundaries and cope with her.

Give her favor with people that can help her.

In Jesus' Name, Amen.
(I think that Lillian may be mentally ill and management should be helping Janie with this.)