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Wayward Adult Children
This powerful message confronts one of the most painful struggles Christian parents face: having adult children who have walked away from faith. Drawing from the story of Job, who continually interceded for his wayward sons, we're challenged to examine where we fall on the spectrum of responsibility—either consumed by paralyzing guilt or taking a dangerously passive stance. The truth lies in understanding that while we cannot save our children, we have a sacred role as priestly parents who plead the blood of Jesus over them daily. The message of George Mueller's 52-year prayer journey reminds us that faithfulness in intercession can bear fruit even beyond our lifetime. We're called to move from being authoritative parents to becoming partner-parents with our adult children, approaching them with the same compassion and mercy we'd extend to any lost person. The encouraging accounts of King Manasseh's dramatic repentance after years of wickedness, and the disciples who doubted even after the resurrection yet went on to die for their faith, demonstrate that no one is beyond God's reach. The spiritually wayward are not necessarily lost forever—they may simply be assessing their faith in a world filled with competing voices. Our responsibility is to release them to God's pursuit, listen without lecturing, model grace authentically, and trust His perfect timing while never giving up hope.
