I'm friendly just enough to get by without people calling me an asshole.
this is my child in happier times.
I'd like her to get back to this.
Stable minded, confident, goal oriented, driven and a leader.
I'm not going to post a picture of her today.
The liberal school system did quite a number on her.
Facilitated it, even.
I'm asking for prayers.
She is lost.
Help her find the light again.
Lord I ask of you
Lift this child up and show her the way to you
She has fallen from your grace
I stand at the ready at your direction.
The sins she committed within the family structure have been forgiven
I understand fully it's going to be a long hard road
But show her the light
Shine it bright so even she can see
Our family is ready to begin the healing process.
Lord, I ask of you
Show her the way home
There is love here waiting for her
my hand and my heart is outstretched
in your name
Amen
Born a rebel, mom of 9, former ER/NICU/PICU/Peds nurse, now M.Ed. Spec Ed, anti-vax, off grid lover, Christ follower, won't tolerate BS...
Believe it, pray it, claim it. If you have faith, God will do the rest. He loves your daughter even more than you do...
The father of the prodigal son in the old testament, he waited and prayed for his son to find is way back home. When he saw his son in the distance, he claimed his son and rejoiced.
You are a prodigal parent now - there are many verses in the Bible to help you thru this. Here is a favorite of mine:
Psalm 139:7
God, I thank You that ______________ can never escape from Your spirit, or get away from Your presence. Thank you that You are always with _______.
https://www.thecharactercorner.com/scriptures-to-pray-over-prodigal-child/
20 Scriptures to Pray Over a Prodigal Child - The Character Corner
Even if your prodigal child doesn't want to hear God's Word, they can't stop you from praying for them. Here are 20 Scriptures to Pray Over a Prodigal Child
https://www.thecharactercorner.com/scriptures-to-pray-over-prodigal-child/
I'm friendly just enough to get by without people calling me an asshole.
Thank you so much!
I have so much to learn.
God has called your heart, He will help you learn and is the Greatest Teacher of all time.
I'll be praying for your daughter to return home, and that things can be mended.
One thing I can tell you, when you make a stand for God - the devil will try to ruin anything and everything precious to you. Be prepared for that, and pray a covering over your family to protect them. As the Bible says, pray 'unceasingly' which is basically with every breath. God's angels can and will surround each one of you and protect - especially your daughter as you lift her up in prayer. God is a father too, he knows your heart better than you do. He wants the best for your daughter and the whole family.
Praying this ends SOON too...hang in there. Parenting is the hardest most painful job in the world :( Nothing else can tear you apart inside like your child can.
I'm friendly just enough to get by without people calling me an asshole.
That is EXACTLY what is happening in my life right now.
EXACTLY. I was going to say that it is odd that you mentioned it but then again...nothing is coincidence. What was a solid rock is being shaken violently right now. In every aspect.
I have never been closer to God than I am in this moment in time. All of my thoughts go straight to Him. The last 2 years I've seen people all around me with their lives torn apart. Marriages ending, death, loss, major life catastrophe's. My eyes are open, have been open. This IS a spiritual war for not just me....Satan seems to be everywhere and thrashing about.
Reminds me of that Q post about a caged animal.
Hanging on for dear life, I am fighting with every breath I take!
I do know if I hang on and fight who will win.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your thoughts.
Your words came at the perfect time.
Born a rebel, mom of 9, former ER/NICU/PICU/Peds nurse, now M.Ed. Spec Ed, anti-vax, off grid lover, Christ follower, won't tolerate BS...
Sometimes I struggle to write things because I worry they won't be heard the right way - I'm glad I listened to that Inner Voice telling me to write... I'm glad it helped.
Just know, the closer you grow to God, the more is thrown at you - and anything you love or care for can and will be used against you. Keep your eyes solely focused on God and God alone. Your daughter will be fighting her own battle with demons, you CANNOT help her other than prayer and to open your arms when she is ready to return as a prodigal child. To love her is your heart, to allow her to find herself and God through her trials - that is the hardest thing you will ever go thru. Nothing hurts us more than our children...
See everything around you thru these lenses - everything, even the air you breathe, can and will be used against you to tear you from the Heart of God. Don't let it. Forever your face will be turned upwards, seeking HIS FACE shining down on you. He is with you always, no matter what.
