When your adult child makes choices you cannot control

Colossians 3:13

Forgiveness is part of following Christ, but it does not erase wisdom.

When your adult child makes choices you cannot control. There is usually more happening here than the obvious problem. There is a difference between acknowledging reality and surrendering your identity to it. One is wisdom. The other is captivity. Family history explains some things, but it does not get to prophesy your future. Jesus Christ can interrupt what has repeated for generations. Bring the real problem to Jesus Christ, not the polished version. He already knows what is underneath.

What story are you attaching to this situation that Jesus Christ never said about you?

Jesus Christ, I release my need to control how this turns out. Help me steward what You actually placed in my hands and trust You with what You did not. Amen.

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