I'm thrilled to host Andrea Merrell on my blog today. Her newly released book discusses a topic which many need. Please read about how she came to write this book and about her personal experience with prodigals.
PRODIGALS AND THOSE
WHO WAIT
By Andrea Merrell
It seems everywhere I go someone is dealing with a prodigal.
As the mother of two former prodigals, my heart breaks anew as their story
unfolds. Depending upon the circumstances, the pain can be almost unbearable at
times. Watching your child march boldly into a life of destruction is
heart-wrenching. It can bring an extra burden of guilt and condemnation,
especially for the Christian parent who feels they’ve done all the right things.
The staggering truth is: even good
kids rebel—and even good
parents can end up with a prodigal. My husband and I found this out the hard
way, and we were devastated. We didn’t know what to do or who we could turn to
for help, so we fought this battle alone for five long years. During this time,
we shed many tears, experienced sleepless nights, and lived in fear for the
lives—and souls—of our children.
The two questions I’m asked most often are:
·
Is there hope?
·
What do I do in the meantime?
The first thing I want people to know is that there is always hope. God’s Word is full of
promises, and He is waiting for us to take hold of those promises and believe
He will do what He says He will do. The Bible says God is not a respecter of persons. In other words, He
doesn’t play favorites. He doesn’t esteem one of His children higher than the
other. He loves each one of us with an extraordinary unconditional love. God is
faithful and there is always hope when we put our trust in Him and pray in
faith according to His will.
Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God has a plan for each of His
children. He desires to prosper us and give us a glorious future full of hope.
The problem is that God’s timetable is different from ours and camping out in
God’s “waiting room” can be tough.
If you are currently dealing with a prodigal, what can you
do while you wait? In Praying for the
Prodigal, I not only share my story, but what I learned during my journey
including: setting boundaries, avoiding the blame game, and learning to pray
the Word of God over my children daily. You will be encouraged by advice straight from the
prodigals, and your faith will be strengthened by thirty days of prayers and
Scriptures, equipping you for the battle ahead.
No matter where you are in your own journey, the key is to hold
fast to God’s promises, and never, never give up on your children—no matter how
hopeless the situation may seem.
Eighty-eight percent of children raised in an evangelical
Christian home will leave the church by the age of eighteen. Most will turn
away from authority, parental values, and biblical teaching, losing their
potential, their health, and their destiny—sometimes even their life. As a
parent, guardian, or loved one, what can you do to prevent this from happening?
If it does happen, how do you fight the battle? Is there hope?
In Praying for the Prodigal, Andrea Merrell shares her journey
with not one but two prodigals, and how God protected them, restored them, and
brought them back from the very flames of death and hell. She gives you
practical survival tips to help you keep your sanity in the midst of the
crisis, such as establishing boundaries, avoiding the blame game, and learning
how to pray the Word of God over your children daily. You will be encouraged by
advice straight from the prodigals, and your faith will be strengthened by
thirty days of prayers and Scriptures. This book will equip you for the battle
ahead and help you hold fast to God’s promises, reminding you to never, never
give up on your children—no matter how hopeless the situation may seem.
Amazon link for Murder of a Manuscript – http://amzn.to/1HlRLmy
Amazon link for Praying for the Prodigal – http://amzn.to/1BFOhK9
Amazon like for The Gift – http://amzn.to/1rLKAk0
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