Prodigal Child {Being THAT Mom}
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Being the mom of a Prodigal:
Is not a mom that didn’t pray for her child.
Is not a mom that didn’t discipline her child.
Prodigal’s aren’t a result of poor parenting.
Please don’t give her the cold shoulder because she is mom to ‘that child’ that did ‘that thing’ or because you don’t like her child or approve of their behavior.
Don’t think she is okay with it either.
She is also mom to other children who aren’t prodigals.
When saying “Oh you’re so and so’s mom?” don’t say it with dread in your voice. Truly. It hurts.
There are times she is afraid to admit she is said child’s mom.
Encourage her with something positive that you know her child did.
Most of the time she doesn’t hear anything good about her child.
It’s discouraging.
Know that having a prodigal is heart wrenching. Mom doesn’t wish it on anybody.
That when she talking about said child, it’s ok to ask about happier times.
It is also okay to offer prayer for her Prodigal. To stand in the gap.
At a certain point in a child’s life their behavior doesn’t or shouldn’t reflect on the parents.
The child has free will.
The bible encourages you:
Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
6 Start children off on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
DON’T GIVE UP!
Never give up!
Thank you for your wise words. Grateful for friends and family who have
continually and unconditionally loved my prodigal and me(our family)
thru some very difficult times…believe me, as mom’s we do not need to
be told, reminded of OR be given unsolicited advice of what you would
do(esp. if you have never experienced the specific challenge we are
facing) Please don’t dig for information… these are his
choices…this is his journey. He is in the process of overcoming and
becoming the person God intends him to be… Open arms without words is
the best medicine a mother’s broken heart can ever receive. #humbled
#lifelessons #unconditonallove
So thankful you stopped by! Thank you for comment….it helps me to know I am not alone!
As a Mom who was a prodigal, so many thoughts go through my mind. As a Mom with children – who I pray over and pour into – I can say YES to all of you have said and pray that should I become ‘that mom’ you will be a phone call away or closer… Thank you for sharing an authentic heart!
Always here, Rebecca. I know I’m not the only mom. If I help only one person then it’s all for good.