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Do not push your prodigal child away by trying to force them to read the Bible or attend church. It would not only repel them from you, but it can also push them further away from God.
In the parable of the prodigal son, the father extended grace and mercy. So, do not throw their mistakes in their face or talk about bad decisions; let God deal with that.
Do not expect everyone around you to understand what you are going through especially if they have never been through something similar with their children. Instead, give them specific prayer points. For example: ask them to pray for your child’s salvation or the restoration of the relationship.
Do not be afraid to talk about what you are going through. When I finally got over my pride and embarrassment and shared my story with others, others began to reveal their own prodigal child stories. It did not make it hurt any less, but there is comfort in community.
You will receive a lot of well-intended advice, but weigh each one with the Word of God before acting on it.
Please use wisdom and discernment when giving advice or counsel. Choose your words wisely before calling your child or sending them a text. Your words have the power to build up or to tear down.
Do not allow envy or pain to make you jealous of other mother-child relationships. While trusting God to work in your life, rejoice with another mom when she talks about how proud she is of her child (Romans 12:15).
Restoring a strained or severed relationship usually takes time, and it may never be the same as before. So, do not push for “the way things used to be.” Be open to a new normal.
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What can you do when your child's words and behavior communicate: “I reject you, your values, and your God?" In this plan, Kim Petitt shares scriptures for navigating seasons of rupture in parent-child relationships. You will learn how to keep hope alive while you wait for reconciliation and your child's return to God.
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