Surveys have shown that as many as 1 in 4 U.S. adults are estranged from their families. This can happen for many reasons. What's a broken-hearted parent to do? Author Gaye Clark has some wise insights and suggestions.
- Do not make an idol of your children or family. Our primary devotion is to God, and our goal to point our children to them.
- Point out shortcomings with empathy, not condemnation. We are also sinners.
- Don't exasperate our children by nagging or being overly critical,
- Trust God with our children. They belong to Him.
- Prayerfully ask God to reveal where you may have failed and ask your child for forgiveness.
- Listen to your child's point of view.
There is much, much more, and the author focuses on how the fruit of the Spirit should affect and inform our relationships with our children. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing our own relationship with God, stating:
"When Christ is the source of a parent's joy, that parent will be able to persevere with a difficult adult child, a disappointing circumstance, or anything else the world, the flesh and the devil may throw at them."
There are questions for discussion or journaling at the end of each chapter. It would be an excellent choice for a small group study.
VERDICT: 5 STARS.
The Lutheran Ladies received a free copy of this book in return for a fair and honest review.
If you would like to purchase this book, follow the link below:
https://www.crossway.org/books/loving-your-adult-children-tpb/
For more book reviews see these posts:
Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman — Book Review
Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot — Book Review
Think Like Jesus by George Barna — Book Review
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