Difficulties with adult children

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Permalink Reply by Judy on January 20, 2009 at 5:19pm

Wow! You are the first one who responded to my plea and you hit it right on the head. Amazing God we worship, isn't He? My daughter has come to me just recently saying she is a lesbian. I don't know what to do. I can't speak to anyone I know. And, oh GOD it hurts!

Permalink Reply by PoiemaDei on January 20, 2009 at 4:26pm

Sometimes, the Lord brings us into a situation where our effectiveness in witnessing for Him is more in demonstrating the love and Spirit of Christ in our behaviour than in the things we say. In this way, it is amazing how He can reveal Himself to the ones concerned and melt their hearts of stone.

May the Spirit of Christ in you, dear sister, manifest Himself to your daughter to reach her heart and bring her in repentance to the foot of the cross and to reconciliation with God and with you her Mom!

Permalink Reply by Judy on January 20, 2009 at 5:22pm

You are so right. Thank you for the reminder.

Permalink Reply by Wally on January 20, 2009 at 5:08pm

It is so hard to watch while our children make decisions that we know are wrong and will bring them heartache. We all have to learn in our own way and the best we can do is be there for them to help pick them up when they fall.
This is exactly what our Father does for each of us. He is always faithful to be there to forgive us and provide His grace when we finally realize just how much we need Him and the love He has always offered and made available to us. It pains the Father as He watches each of us no less than it pains us to watch our own children make mistakes.
I encourage you to continue to trust in Him, to continue to pray without ceasing for your daughter and just be available when she calls for you. Let her know that you love her unconditionally and will always be there for her.
Father, we know that you love this one who is one of your wandering sheep. I pray for her now God, in the holy name of Jesus I pray that you will touch her heart and make your love known to her that she will come to you, confess you as her Lord and seek to know your will in her life. I pray for Judy Lord as she strives to reach her daughter. I pray that you will give her wisdom through the Holy Spirit that dwells within her. Provide her with strength and patience as she strives to reach her daughter for you. I pray for these your children in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Permalink Reply by cara on January 21, 2009 at 4:10am

judy im cara and its been a while since ive been on but i know so well what u are going thru my 25 yr old son is backsliden since he was 15 and ive had a constant battle with the enemy over him.My son has a great job to do for the lord and thats why satan has blinded him and tortured him over th past 10 yrs but i will never give up fighting for him and now i will join you in your fight.Satan is a liar,thief,destroyer,and all round scumbag who is only interested in one thing and thats getting your precious child in his clutches,because he is scared of her impact on his kingdom shes a threat and he is trying to take her out.well i say to satan,In the powerul name of the risen lord jesus christ the lover of our souls and our redeener,i demand that you take your evil hands of this precious child of God you have no rights on her or her family she is sealed with the blood of our savior and you will not have your way.We as a family of God come against your attacks on this girl and we cast you back to hole you crawled out of .Judy, the bible says that NOTHING can take us out of His hand and as sure as theres stars in the sky, Gods word is truth,and He is protecting her she willcome back,just as i know my son will

Permalink Reply by Judy on January 21, 2009 at 8:05am

Thank you, Cara, for your reply and your loving words from God. Amen! You have reminded me of the specialness of my daughters birth into this world. She will be doing a great work for His Kingdom. Its hard for the younger ones to know the need to get right with the Lord and stay focused.