Having an adult child who is unsaved is heart-wrenching for a Christian mother but God shows us it is never too late.
Paul was on his way to Damascus to violently murder and imprison Christ followers. He was an enemy of God and his sin was at its highest, where it would have its most extreme impact against Jesus and those who loved Him. God often interrupts at the height of chosen and determined sin – when it will carry out its greatest calamity and consequence on ourselves and those around us. Abruptly the Light comes into the world and surprises us in order to turn us away from darkness.
Many of us have a child who is unsaved or has wandered far from God. As mothers, our first recognition must be that sin is their catastrophe and it is only the reversal of darkness, to Light, that our child needs. It is His love, mercy and saving grace in motion that is the purpose of His cross.
This turning of darkness to Light? It is the soul work of God.
Our adult child’s redemption does not depend on a system of religion. It’s not about moral conduct or believing in unseen things or promises of the future. It does not rely on more understanding or more expectation. It is not about having better friends or attending church. No, it is dependent only on their revelation of the Son.
It is about their relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World.
It is with Divine power that God reveals Himself and causes our blind children to see. It is here that Jesus speaks from heaven and awakens them toward Him, cleansing them from sin to holiness.
Our child’s faith depends on Christ
Their holiness depends on faith
Their eternal life depends on holiness
Christian Mama, do you have a child who is living in darkness and at the height of their sin? Pray for Jesus to awaken them with His Divine power. Ask Him to speak to them from heaven and turn their heart from darkness to Light through a relationship with Him. Remember, it is God’s power that saves our adult child’s soul.
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I’m not a mother (yet), but even having an adult sibling that is unsaved and has no intention to be is just a stab in the heart. I like finding hope in a truth that God still loves him. God still has a plan for him. That is the only thought that gets me through.
Ashton, Hold on to God’s desire that none shold perish. I hvae prayed for your brother several times and asked God to intervene for His glory. Standing with you, Bonnie
Thank-you for this post. It is a great reminder of how it is all about their relationship with Jesus.
Heather, let’s continue to remember this, together!
Bonnie, this is great encouragement and a good reminder that we can’t change their minds or make them trust and believe. Only God can bring them from darkness to light, but we can love them and pray for them and trust God to work in His timing. And we can still have peace, knowing that He is in control. Blessings to you!
Thank you for taking the time to read. I am so glad the Lord encouraged you and there is such peace in knowing He is in control. Blessings to you too! 😉
Bonnie
You have a beautiful heart for the Lord. It’s a pleasure to learn from you! Keep sharing your heart! God is pleased. Much love and prayers
Tina Wetor
Tina, thank you for stopping by. I am so grateful for YOUR heart. Thank you for encouraging words that cause me to press on.
I woke up to find the Beautiful Sparrow card I had picked up from your presentation table a little over two years ago, on the floor, close to where I sit in the morning to have my cup of coffee and quiet time with the Lord. I picked it up, and read it and was overwhelmed by peace and strength. It was a visit from the Lord. And it led me to your site for the first time, and here I am to tell you, Bonnie, about this experience. I have looked at this card throughout the past two years. It kept surfacing during a life transition, and I placed in my office cabinet, and when I started to organize that area, it moved to my coffee table, near where I sit in the morning. And today it was on the floor, in my path way to my sitting area. I’m not going to try to figure out how it got there. I’m jut going to thank God for His timely intervention. I am struggling with the aftermath of chemotherapy for the treatment of multiple myeloma. That’s a cancer of the bone marrow. I am in remission now, but the recommendation from the oncologist is to continue a modified treatment for the maintenance of remission. I had relapsed only 9 months after a stem cell transplant procedure, a treatment that statistically gives the patient a 2-5 year remission, and I accepted a stronger agent to battle against the relapse, but at what cost to my mind and body. Last night I couldn’t take the stomach pain and thoughts of giving up were present. Then, I got up, began the brew of coffee, fed my senior pet cat, and on my way to my sitting area picked up your Beautiful Sparrow card.
I, too, have an adult daughter who is walking apart from the Lord, and had begun gathering gifts to bring to her during an upcoming planned Thanksgiving visit. The mission of your page has now helped me see things differently. Just like that! And I wish to thank the Lord for His mercy and goodness to speak to me through you.
You know, I had placed a small card that says “He Sees You” at my desk at work, and when I could not report to work anymore, brought it home and placed it on my nightstand against my radio alarm player so I could see it whenever I’d glance at the time. I just realized it’s your card, too, and that beautiful message helped carry me through the past two years. Three simple words. He sees you.
I am not alone, even though there’s no one else here.
My husband passed away at the beginning of this year. My daughter lives in California. My mother lives in New York.
I am in North Carolina, and I have no other family that cares.
I know I need to connect with a church family and am praying about that now that I am closer to being physically able to fellowship. So many things to pray about.
But I believe God works all things for good to those who love Him, and I do, so I wait, in hope and gratitude.
Made it to another day. That’s good. And I met you this morning in the spiritual realm. God is good. Thank You Lord.
I’m not sure if there is a word limit to post. Hope not, because I sure wrote a lot! Hope it all goes through.
Thank you, Bonnie, for helping me through the past two years. Glad I finally the read the message on the Beautiful Sparrow card today. Timely. Life saving.
Thank you Bonnie! Please pray for my teenager Son called Philip Micheal