Friday, March 19th, 2010
Double thanks
It’s easy to see one reason why our family is thanking God so heartily. We are still reeling–as in dancing–at the news Abraham and Molly are expecting twin girls.
That joy lives within a greater cause for thanks–that Abraham is here at all to be Molly’s husband and the father of Orison, Felicity, Morrow, and the little ones we await now.
Ten years ago, we could only dream and pray that God might turn around Abraham’s life and bring him to where he is now. In those years, we tried to imagine how God might do that work. But God was writing his own story for Abraham. God seems to love surprise endings.
We knew firsthand that when an adult child is living away from the Lord, a parent is helpless to change him or her. And yet, God may choose to use the parents in the story of that child’s return.
Four years ago, Abraham wrote about ways parents might help their prodigal.
I pray this might be an encouragement to you who are living in a similar heartbreaking chapter right now.
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Noel, We have a prodigal who finds himself at Agape Boys’ Ranch in MO. We have 4 adopted children. Josh is the oldest at 13 years. Thank you for these encouraging words. God is a great God who can do wonders. Salvation is the greatest miracle. Please pray for Josh.
Any other words of counsel would be wonderful…
Thanks Noel! When you call it “a heartbreaking chapter” I brighten again with hope, though this seems more like a never-ending saga, I desire to trust God for the ending in our daughter’s situation. Abraham’s suggestions spur me on with encouragement. God is faithful!
Blessings to you all as you dance with joy!
We also have twin grandchildren who are indeed a double blessing!
I read, and re-read Abraham’s article on a regular basis….I am thrilled for the double blessing that God has given your family. :D
Mazel Tov for the twins! My prayers are with your family.
Thank you, Noel, for the link to Abraham’s article. Excellent advice and great encouragement. I have a 40-year old daughter who professed the Lord from ages 5 to 16, and then told me she was being a hypocrite. When I try to talk to her about G-d, she tears up and tells me it’s personal. But I know that she’s not right with Him even though her life is fairly moral. I will keep sending her words from Scripture, and giving her godly advice.
Grace and peace,
Keri
Timely words as we’re off to visit our prodigal daughter (who until recently displayed a vibrant faith) and her new, unbelieving young man this evening. Prayers appreciated.
WOW! Congrats!
So, I read Abraham’s article. Wow, tears flowing! So good. I read it outloud to my 16 year old and he wanted to share his story with you. http://djderouen.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/salvations-song-nekodas-story/
Deanna
To God be the glory, great things He has done!
Your words really encouraged me. I have a 21 year old daughter who claims Christianity, but is living in an inappropriate relationship with another girl. I loved what you said: God was writing His own story for Abraham. Well, I’m believing that He is doing that for my Sarah.
I have been following Molly’s blog, what amazing news, I can’t stop thinking about it and how good God is. Abraham’s story is such an inspiration as well, I am sure it will give me a lot of hope as we raise our 4 young children.