How do you love an adult child who’s making terrible life choices?

Suppose you learn your adult child is having an affair, or she’s convicted of shoplifting. What if your son starts using drugs? Or your daughter gets pregnant out of wedlock?

These scenarios might sound crazy to you right now, but moms and dads all over the country face these shocking surprises every day.

I hope you never find yourself in their situation. But if you do, remember that God still calls us to embrace our sinful kids, and offer them love, guidance, and wisdom. Even when they’re adults.

It’s your compassion, not your rejection, that will guide your adult kids back to Him. Mom, Dad, no matter your disappointment, point the way back home.

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