tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878921243552243497.post3914596783799492814..comments2024-01-27T02:16:02.654-06:00Comments on Shine Like Stars: Parent EyeLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12501183092026084522noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878921243552243497.post-57256536701292782682017-01-18T14:17:13.227-06:002017-01-18T14:17:13.227-06:00It is a really hard thing, for sure. Of course, t...It is a really hard thing, for sure. Of course, there's a difference in "wrong" that separates one from God (continually living in sin without the desire to change or please Him) and "wrong" that isn't to that extent and isn't deliberately against Him or His Word. I'm finding it a delicate balance as to when to say something and when not to, BUT I also am very open about the fact that I want my children to be "accountability partners" for my life, as well. Kind of goes with the scripture about a brother (or sister) being caught in sin, to restore them gently (Gal. 6:1). That is sad about the pain of friends and their adult children. Praying for those situations, that they may be answered in ways that are best. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14461600420123604700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878921243552243497.post-29392228233486324612017-01-11T12:17:41.866-06:002017-01-11T12:17:41.866-06:00This is a really hard thing. I'm sure many Ch...This is a really hard thing. I'm sure many Christian parents are praying fervently about such things. I am sad that many of my friends do not mention their children anymore because "they are adults now" and they cannot do anything about the way they act. It's so different from when we all had toddlers/elementary kids and shared so many fun things. I feel almost guilty sharing something good one of my adult children has done because I know they are in pain from the existing problems with their young adults. I know I'm biased when it comes to my own kids and I do look for the best in them. I want them to continue their relationship with me so I rarely point out wrongs. I could go on and on but I won't. I think the best thing we can do is to pray for them to turn and learn from their mistakes. And keep on being kind, like you said recently.Wa Wa Waughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102681149252488947noreply@blogger.com