fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. […] [I]f you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.”
Praying for Wayward Children:
God's Unending Love
1. You are connection to Jesus in your child’s life. If you stay connected to Jesus as your source of strength, hope and faith, as He instructs in the passage above, God promises that this connection will bear fruit. In 1 Corinthians 7:14, the Apostle Paul urged anyone married to a non-believer to stay married to that spouse, so that, through their union, the non-believing spouse and their children would be sanctified and blessed. While every person must make an individual decision to follow Christ, being in a Godly household or in close relationship with a believer has a sanctifying effect on others. Let God’s Holy Spirit fill you continually – so that you can be a branch that passes on the life-giving fruit of the Spirit to others, including your spouse and your children.
2. When you stay “rooted,” you lead by example. While our prodigal child(ren) may be estranged from you or eschew your values, it is essential to understand that our role as a parent is not lost or diminished. Our responsibility now extends beyond disciplinarians or rule-setters; we become living testaments of God’s unending love and forgiveness. By demonstrating forgiveness, compassion and resilience in our own lives, we create a space where our prodigal children may witness the transformative power of God’s love and redemption.
3. Set boundaries while keeping the lines of communication open. Communicating openly and honestly with our prodigal children, such as sharing our own faults or failings, is key to nurturing their hearts and guiding them back towards a flourishing relationship with God. It is important to establish healthy boundaries that encourage respect and personal responsibility. By setting these boundaries with love and consistency, we not only model healthy behavior but also provide a framework for eventual reconciliation. You don’t have to rescue your child from their bad decisions to still stay in relationship with them. For example, you don’t have to give your adult child money if you think there is a good chance they will use it for something that you know might hurt them. But perhaps you might have coffee with them. Or take them to dinner. Or, put some gas in their car, to show that you care about their situation. You do not have to approve of your child’s lifestyle to stay in relationship with him/her. If you have an open line of communication with them, just tell your child that you love them and you are praying for them. If you do not have a way to communicate with them at the present time, live your life openly and publicly with joy, believing that the Lord is working out a way for you to be reunited. Your child may hear of you from others or see a bit of your life on social media. You might be communicating without knowing, because God will make a way!
Praying for Our Families!
Lily
fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. […] [I]f you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.”
Praying for Wayward Children:
God's Unending Love
1. You are connection to Jesus in your child’s life. If you stay connected to Jesus as your source of strength, hope and faith, as He instructs in the passage above, God promises that this connection will bear fruit. In 1 Corinthians 7:14, the Apostle Paul urged anyone married to a non-believer to stay married to that spouse, so that, through their union, the non-believing spouse and their children would be sanctified and blessed. While every person must make an individual decision to follow Christ, being in a Godly household or in close relationship with a believer has a sanctifying effect on others. Let God’s Holy Spirit fill you continually – so that you can be a branch that passes on the life-giving fruit of the Spirit to others, including your spouse and your children.
2. When you stay “rooted,” you lead by example. While our prodigal child(ren) may be estranged from you or eschew your values, it is essential to understand that our role as a parent is not lost or diminished. Our responsibility now extends beyond disciplinarians or rule-setters; we become living testaments of God’s unending love and forgiveness. By demonstrating forgiveness, compassion and resilience in our own lives, we create a space where our prodigal children may witness the transformative power of God’s love and redemption.
3. Set boundaries while keeping the lines of communication open. Communicating openly and honestly with our prodigal children, such as sharing our own faults or failings, is key to nurturing their hearts and guiding them back towards a flourishing relationship with God. It is important to establish healthy boundaries that encourage respect and personal responsibility. By setting these boundaries with love and consistency, we not only model healthy behavior but also provide a framework for eventual reconciliation. You don’t have to rescue your child from their bad decisions to still stay in relationship with them. For example, you don’t have to give your adult child money if you think there is a good chance they will use it for something that you know might hurt them. But perhaps you might have coffee with them. Or take them to dinner. Or, put some gas in their car, to show that you care about their situation. You do not have to approve of your child’s lifestyle to stay in relationship with him/her. If you have an open line of communication with them, just tell your child that you love them and you are praying for them. If you do not have a way to communicate with them at the present time, live your life openly and publicly with joy, believing that the Lord is working out a way for you to be reunited. Your child may hear of you from others or see a bit of your life on social media. You might be communicating without knowing, because God will make a way!
Praying for Our Families!
Lily
fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. […] [I]f you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.”
Praying for Wayward Children:
God's Unending Love
1. You are connection to Jesus in your child’s life. If you stay connected to Jesus as your source of strength, hope and faith, as He instructs in the passage above, God promises that this connection will bear fruit. In 1 Corinthians 7:14, the Apostle Paul urged anyone married to a non-believer to stay married to that spouse, so that, through their union, the non-believing spouse and their children would be sanctified and blessed. While every person must make an individual decision to follow Christ, being in a Godly household or in close relationship with a believer has a sanctifying effect on others. Let God’s Holy Spirit fill you continually – so that you can be a branch that passes on the life-giving fruit of the Spirit to others, including your spouse and your children.
2. When you stay “rooted,” you lead by example. While our prodigal child(ren) may be estranged from you or eschew your values, it is essential to understand that our role as a parent is not lost or diminished. Our responsibility now extends beyond disciplinarians or rule-setters; we become living testaments of God’s unending love and forgiveness. By demonstrating forgiveness, compassion and resilience in our own lives, we create a space where our prodigal children may witness the transformative power of God’s love and redemption.
3. Set boundaries while keeping the lines of communication open. Communicating openly and honestly with our prodigal children, such as sharing our own faults or failings, is key to nurturing their hearts and guiding them back towards a flourishing relationship with God. It is important to establish healthy boundaries that encourage respect and personal responsibility. By setting these boundaries with love and consistency, we not only model healthy behavior but also provide a framework for eventual reconciliation. You don’t have to rescue your child from their bad decisions to still stay in relationship with them. For example, you don’t have to give your adult child money if you think there is a good chance they will use it for something that you know might hurt them. But perhaps you might have coffee with them. Or take them to dinner. Or, put some gas in their car, to show that you care about their situation. You do not have to approve of your child’s lifestyle to stay in relationship with him/her. If you have an open line of communication with them, just tell your child that you love them and you are praying for them. If you do not have a way to communicate with them at the present time, live your life openly and publicly with joy, believing that the Lord is working out a way for you to be reunited. Your child may hear of you from others or see a bit of your life on social media. You might be communicating without knowing, because God will make a way!
Praying for Our Families!
Lily
