Comment from BeasPeas

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Hi Teri. You gave yourself the best advice in your author's note. "God is on the throne and He is in control." If you believe this, Teri, just let go and let God. He knows what he's doing. The only person we have control over is ourselves--and even that is with God's grace. :) Marilyn

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2016

That is so true Marilyn! Thank you! love, Teri

Comment from robyn corum

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Teri,

I also have a son who has (temporarily!) left the faith. I totally believe he will return at some point because he was firmly grounded in his youth. I pray constantly for him and have given the rest to God. I'll say a prayer for your son, too!

One note:
1.) I said, "Tim, you (know) I always pray. I realize we have different ways of

Thanks!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2016

Thank you my friend for always helping me with my words! love, Teri

Comment from zanya

Excellent

Yes this is a tale of life and living and truly from the heart centre - it can be so difficult to watch as our children make their own choices in this life - and we can but stand and pray- thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2016

Thank you for the heartfelt review! Blessings, Teri

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

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He knows all that happens before it does and as a Christian I believe He will do what is to the good of all. He hears your prayers and yo know that He is watching over your children or your son would not agree to disagree

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2016

Thank you Barb for the great review! I truly believe that too! Blessings, Teri

Comment from royowen

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Don't worry Teri, God is good...all the, He also knows who belongs, and He holds us accountable to Him, He holds your son in the palm of His, because of your faith, He will honour your faith. Well done, my friend, blessings, Roy
Typo : Tim you (k)now I always pray.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2016

Thank you Roy for this. You brought tears to my eyes. I am fixing to go to church. we are having our Christmas dinner today, Blessings to you and your family! love, Teri

reply by royowen on 11-Dec-2016

Thank you Teri, and to yours

Comment from Heather Knight

Excellent

Your story is very interesting as usual, Teri. I'm sure your son is a very good young man. Even if he doesn't believe at the moment, he's trying to help people.
Thanks for sharing this with us.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2016

Thank you my friend! He is a very good young man and I am proud to call him my son! Thanks for the great review! Teri

Comment from MelB

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As we were ending the conversation I said, "Tim, you now I always pray. - (k)now

We just can't see the full picture and we never know how God is working. Keep praying for your son. Hopefully, he will come back around in time.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2016

Thank you my friend. I hope you have a very happy and blessed Christmas! Teri

Comment from Ric Myworld

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We are told that if we bring our children up in the ways of the Lord they will not depart. Now, that doesn't mean they won't lose track and head off in the wrong direction. But it does mean they at some point they will return to their teachings and what they know best. My daughter just graduated from college and is sidetracked, taking up for alternative lifestyles and claiming to be a non-believer in Christ. It breaks my heart and I worry every day that something might happen to her before she can get her life in order, repent of her sins, and ask for forgiveness. But for now, all I can do is love her, let her know that I'm praying for her, and hope she comes around. My prayers are with you and your son, too! :-)

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2016

Thank you Ric for this. That is the truth and they were brought up to believe and trust in the Lord. I hope you have a very happy and blessed Christmas my friend! Teri

Comment from Heidi M

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I can relate to the struggle you are going through with your adult children. We are in a similar situation. I hope you saw the movie "War Room" and that you have your own war room.
Chuck Swindoll said something so freeing to me years ago. 'We do not have the responsibility to raise Christian children' (at this point, I thought, "Where is he going with this?") 'But,' he continued, 'we have the responsibility to be Christian parents.'
Meditate on that. And continue to put your war room to good use! :-)
Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2016

Thank you so much Heidi for this great and helpful review. I did see that movie and bought the movie. It really touched my heart and helped me to realize that we are fighting but it is of the mind. satan tries to come at us through the ones we love the most. I hope you and your family have a very blessed and happy Christmas! Teri

Comment from heyjude

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Teri, I understand because I prayed for my daughter for about 10 years. She wasn't worshiping God. I prayed for who she would marry. Her husband was baptized this summer and they are worshiping God. They have a church family that encourages them
Just keep praying

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016

Thank you Judy for this tonight! I know that God is moving I just have to be patient! love, Teri