As parents, we MUST allow our adult children to make their own choices, loving them unconditionally. This sure is tough, but just like Our Father, we must warn them and consistently show them the right way, and hope and pray that they stop to listen and take a U-Turn. And when they do, be there with open forgiving arms.
This particular post is not God inspired, but instead a post to GOD. I am struggling with this in my own life, as I have an 18 year old son. There are times when I do not know where he is, or what he is doing. There are times when I find him in places that I know are unsafe or wrong, and I want to grab him by the ear and take him home with me and make his choices for him, but I can't.
So, instead I go to GOD, and read HIS Word! This morning, I have been led to 2 Peter 1-15 and I find peace.
Peter greets those "who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ", and I am truly grateful to have come this far in my faith, and my prayer today is that GOD will be present when I approach my son this afternoon, as I will attempt to follow in Peter's example in verse 12-15: "Therefore, I will always be reaady to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind."
This is My Story in The story, and today I hope it brings other parents with adult children some kind of peace. Don't NOT warn and instruct your adult child, but DO let them make their own choices. I know how very dificult this is, but remember GOD loves U-turns, and as parents we do too!
Thank You Father, for instilling me with this knowledge and Thank You Father for bringing me peace this morning. Thank You Father for being ever so present in my parenting, and I ask that You be present in this particular situation today. I give my concern to You, and trust and believe in Your plan for My son. AMEN
