Post 7

What would I tell my younger self about walking through the heartache of loving a prodigal?

1. You are not the main character of this chapter in your loved one’s life. You are not to be the Heroin and rush in to save the day. You are to be an advocate and intercessor, and God will do the saving.

2. You won’t get this time back. Make sure you don’t neglect other important relationships; your husband, other children, your parents, nor close friends.

3 Other people are suffering too. Sometimes when we are in so much emotional pain, Satan tells us that no one understands how we feel or hurts as bad as we do. However, there is always someone that is going through pain. Pray for and encourage that person even while you are hurting; it brings healing to your own heart.

4. Put up boundaries. As hard as this is when you are loving a prodigal, it’s so important. There are many ways to do this. For example, you may choose not to take calls past 9pm or put up the boundary of not giving answers to requests on the spot. If your prodigal asks for your help, a good boundary would be to wait at least an hour before responding. Pray, seek Godly wisdom and be unified with your husband first.

5. Certainly, the most important of all: Fix your eyes upon Jesus. Talk to Him. Read His Word. Go to church, go to church fellowships. Live out God’s calling on your life. Keep praying and interceding for your prodigal, but keep in mind only God can bring them home.

Praying for you🩷