Try as we might, talking, pleading, reminding her of everything we’ve taught her… regardless, our adult daughter is fast moving toward what could be the worst decision of her life. In fact, she’s already made the decision to do this, it’s just a process now of her work transfer going through. A transfer that will enable her to move away from her family and into a situation that we would never give our blessing. She is going against everything she’s been taught. And this past week and a half has been the hardest days of parenting that we have ever had to endure.
I’ve been reminded that God had a reason for putting the story of the Prodigal Son in the Bible. It’s obvious that children have been doing this for a very long time. That is comforting, but it still hurts, deeper than words can express.
I am thankful for my daughter, who seems set on this course which is so wrong. I am thankful that regardless of it all, God remains in control. And so extremely thankful for the verse, that God can work all things together for good, even in the midst of bad. To Him, we cling.
By: Elin Criswell
Hold on, sister… keep clinging to the hem of His garment! Your trust in the midst of such pain is a holy sight, an encouragement for me today… Thank you for these lines and God bless!
We are in this very situation ourselves. Definitely the most painful experience in parenting. We look to Him, daily petitioning the throne of grace. Lord bring our prodigal daughter home…all things are possible with You. I trust You NO MATTER WHAT !
Allison
Praying that God sends His comfort, strength, courage and hope your way…
You have my prayers and deepest understanding.
I truly know and feel your hurt……a verse I have clung to for 2 years is Jeremiah 33:3 which says, “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Our prodical son has returned to the Lord…..and JUST LEFT FOR BIBLE COLLEGE LAST NIGHT! So hold on to Jesus, dear sister!