Parents of Prodigals
As for me, I watch expectantly for the Lord: I wait for the God of my salvation. My God has heard me. Don't rejoice over me my enemy. Tho I fall I will rise. Tho I dwell in darkness the Lord is a light for me. Micah 7:7-8
Affiliated Links
Judi Braddy Prodigal in the Parsonage
Phil Waldrep Ministries Parenting Prodigals - Book
The Prayer Every Mother Must Pray
A Prodigal
The word prodigal means
“recklessly extravagant, characterized by wasteful expenditure, lavish, one who spends or gives lavishly and foolishly”
(Webster Dictionary)
We believe a prodigal child is one that is recklessly spending his / her life, leaving the value system (morals) taught them in their home.
They Felt Good Eyes Upon Them
They felt good eyes upon them and shrank within –undone; good parents had good children and they – a wandering one. The good folk never meant to act smug or condemn, but having prodigals just “wasn’t done” with them. Remind them gently, Lord, how You have trouble with Your children, too.
Prodigals and Those Who Love Them by Ruth Bell Graham
Our Vision Statement
We want to come along side by individually supporting parents of prodigals in crisis. With a committed team of intercessors, praying fervently, being available for times of crisis. Being open to God’s Word for each specific situation, knowing there are NO magic formulas. There is no such thing as the "right book" or the right Pastor to "fix" this. God will equip each one for their specific situation. We must seek God; search His Word for what He has. We will encourage each other to be honest and open, feeling secure that this is a safe place – we all have confidences we need maintained.
We encourage parents to:
- Get real / transparent – honest about the situation
- Learn how to overcome guilt
- Remain united as parents
- Maintain grateful hearts
- Have unconditional love — not enabling
- Examine & review options
- Preventative education