Luke 15:4-6; 11-24
Are you the mother of a prodigal? If so, have you been pursuing your child in order to bring him back to the fold? You know what I mean; do you find yourself filled with anxiety, pleading, preaching and prodding them? One more question; in the words of Dr. Phil, "How's that working for ya?"
After a few years of preaching, prodding, worrying and yes praying, I am finally understanding that as our children become adults our role as mother changes. While we still have influence in their lives, the way we go about it should be drastically different. Our job of laying the ground work and the foundation is over. We are to love them unconditionally, be a listening ear and speak the truth when the Holy Spirit leads us, but our main job is to PRAY and let God PURSUE!
Recently, when I shared these words at our retreat, Jane reminded us that God's feet are swift, He can pursue like no other! I am also reminded that not only are God's feet swifter than mine but His arm is longer and His reach is farther. Our prayers for our wayward children are part of the long arm of God.
He is the Good and Chief Shepherd! He will leave the ninety-nine and go after the one who has strayed or is lost in the wilderness. What encouragement to a mother of a prodigal. One day they will return to the fold. The Great Shepherd of their souls will welcome them with open arms, a kiss on the neck and cover them with His righteous robe.
Until then my sisters...."We PRAY and God PURSUES!
Praying Twenty-Four Seven!
Jeremiah 24:7
Renee
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