No word from Courtney in the last 24 hours.
Dear Lord. Thank you for keeping Courtney safe. Please continue to do so. Please push her To draw closer to you.
Amen
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Day 7 of 31 Days of Prayers for my Prodigals
Nothing much new has happened today. She has called twice today, for just a second, says she'll call back, and doesn't say much.
Dear Lord,
I pray that you will show Courtney that you have a great life planned for her. I read a sign today that said, "God feeds the birds, but He doesn't throw it in their nest". I pray that she will see that she has to make an honest effort to start at the bottom and make a life for herself. To work her way up. That is the way we did it, and that is the way she will have to do it, too.
I pray that she will turn to You, Lord, during this time. That she will reach out to You. I pray you will guide her Lord and keep her safe. Amen
The second time she called tonight she was at a ballgame with two male friends. I know this is all fun, but it will come to an end one day when she runs out of friends who will support her financially. And when that happens, she is so far from us and from home.
Dear Lord,
I pray that you will show Courtney that you have a great life planned for her. I read a sign today that said, "God feeds the birds, but He doesn't throw it in their nest". I pray that she will see that she has to make an honest effort to start at the bottom and make a life for herself. To work her way up. That is the way we did it, and that is the way she will have to do it, too.
I pray that she will turn to You, Lord, during this time. That she will reach out to You. I pray you will guide her Lord and keep her safe. Amen
The second time she called tonight she was at a ballgame with two male friends. I know this is all fun, but it will come to an end one day when she runs out of friends who will support her financially. And when that happens, she is so far from us and from home.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Day 6 of 31 Days of Prayers for my Prodigals
Lord, I heard from Courtney again today. It was sad, and I'm not sure I did the right thing. She called and asked for money. $1,000 to rent an apartment. I told her that I can't send her money and keep her up half way across the country. I told her that if she wanted to come home we would work that out and get her home, but I can't financially support her there. She told me she was doing well there. I can't see that she's done anything really since she's been gone almost two months. She did get a job, but the next day she had to leave the place she was staying, so she can't walk to work there anymore. She did quit smoking, and I thought she had quit drinking, but the other night she called drunk.
I told Courtney that as long as I'm alive, if she comes home she will always have something to eat and always have a place to sleep. But I can't send her money out there. She told me there were ways to make money quickly if I wouldn't send it to her. But she was going to stay there because she felt it was best for her. I told her I knew about those ways to make money. And it was her decision because she is an adult.
I wonder if there is another Mother out there who feels like I do. I feel like I'm standing outside my body watching a movie. You know the kind you watch through your fingers when your hands are over your eyes. I don't know how we got to this place. I feel like other parents would do things completely different. But I can't. I just feel like I can't give in.
Lord, I pray that You will make Your presence known to Courtney this weekend. I pray you will do this in a way that she will not be able to deny. I pray that she will open her eyes and see the truth. Open her heart and hear the things You want to tell her. I pray, Lord, that she will know the plans You have for her. I believe they must be great plans. She is such a special girl. I am trying not to worry about her Lord, because I know You have her in Your hands. I hope she puts this foolish idea behind her and comes home before she gets hurt. Amen
I told Courtney that as long as I'm alive, if she comes home she will always have something to eat and always have a place to sleep. But I can't send her money out there. She told me there were ways to make money quickly if I wouldn't send it to her. But she was going to stay there because she felt it was best for her. I told her I knew about those ways to make money. And it was her decision because she is an adult.
I wonder if there is another Mother out there who feels like I do. I feel like I'm standing outside my body watching a movie. You know the kind you watch through your fingers when your hands are over your eyes. I don't know how we got to this place. I feel like other parents would do things completely different. But I can't. I just feel like I can't give in.
Lord, I pray that You will make Your presence known to Courtney this weekend. I pray you will do this in a way that she will not be able to deny. I pray that she will open her eyes and see the truth. Open her heart and hear the things You want to tell her. I pray, Lord, that she will know the plans You have for her. I believe they must be great plans. She is such a special girl. I am trying not to worry about her Lord, because I know You have her in Your hands. I hope she puts this foolish idea behind her and comes home before she gets hurt. Amen
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Day 5 of 31 Days of Prayers for my Prodigals
Dear Lord,
Thank you so much for the beautiful day today. Thank you for the blessings you send for my family each and every day.
Lord, thank you for letting me hear from Courtney today. When I got up today I saw that she called at 3:00 am from her old phone she had at home. I knew that somehow she must have gotten a friend to put money on it for her. Courney called tonight and said that a friend had turned on her phone. So we can at least talk to her and know she is OK.
I told people at church last night that Courtney would be traveling home this weekend. But now I need to tell them that won't happen. Courtney has decided to stay where she is. A new friend of hers has a family member that will be gone for a couple of weeks. Courtney and her friend are going to ask if Courtney can house sit during that time. She will try one more time to find a job. Then she plans to look for a situation where she can be a roommate. She is an adult, Lord, and there is nothing I can say or do to stop her. Even when I believe she is making poor choices.
I have decided to try not to worry about it. To leave everything alone till she decides to make changes and come home. There really is no other way. When she asks me to bring her home, I will start to plan. Until then, I feel like she is having a ball, on her extended vacation. She doesn't understand how quickly a situation can turn bad.
Lord, I'm thankful that she is healthy, and that she is safe. I'm thankful she seems happy. I don't agree with her choices, but for these things I am thankful.
Lord, I pray you would bring good Christian, believing people into her life. I pray she will be surrounded with these good people who will lead her to a good life. I pray she finds a church and becomes active. I pray for people who will influence her for your Glory. With all this free time Courtney has, I pray she will pick up your word, and place it in her heart.
I used to think it would kill me if one of my children moved away. Now, Lord, I believe that I will be fine with her living away, as long as Courtney returns to the path you have chosen for her. And as long as she learns how to be happy.
Please keep your arms around her, Lord, Hold her close. Amen
Thank you so much for the beautiful day today. Thank you for the blessings you send for my family each and every day.
Lord, thank you for letting me hear from Courtney today. When I got up today I saw that she called at 3:00 am from her old phone she had at home. I knew that somehow she must have gotten a friend to put money on it for her. Courney called tonight and said that a friend had turned on her phone. So we can at least talk to her and know she is OK.
I told people at church last night that Courtney would be traveling home this weekend. But now I need to tell them that won't happen. Courtney has decided to stay where she is. A new friend of hers has a family member that will be gone for a couple of weeks. Courtney and her friend are going to ask if Courtney can house sit during that time. She will try one more time to find a job. Then she plans to look for a situation where she can be a roommate. She is an adult, Lord, and there is nothing I can say or do to stop her. Even when I believe she is making poor choices.
I have decided to try not to worry about it. To leave everything alone till she decides to make changes and come home. There really is no other way. When she asks me to bring her home, I will start to plan. Until then, I feel like she is having a ball, on her extended vacation. She doesn't understand how quickly a situation can turn bad.
Lord, I'm thankful that she is healthy, and that she is safe. I'm thankful she seems happy. I don't agree with her choices, but for these things I am thankful.
Lord, I pray you would bring good Christian, believing people into her life. I pray she will be surrounded with these good people who will lead her to a good life. I pray she finds a church and becomes active. I pray for people who will influence her for your Glory. With all this free time Courtney has, I pray she will pick up your word, and place it in her heart.
I used to think it would kill me if one of my children moved away. Now, Lord, I believe that I will be fine with her living away, as long as Courtney returns to the path you have chosen for her. And as long as she learns how to be happy.
Please keep your arms around her, Lord, Hold her close. Amen
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Day 4 of 31 Days of Prayers for my Prodigals
Courtney is suppose to call tonight so we can decide what she will do and how she will get home. If she doesn't call, I will probably call the police at some point, because we have no way to get in touch with her. We are praying that all goes smoothly and this comes together. Please pray with us.
Dear Lord, Thank you for letting us hear from Courtney. Lord, I pray that you will be with her each and every minute until she is back home. I pray that you will continue to lead and guide her. Help her think about what she needs to do when she get home, so she can get on her feet. Show her the path and plan you have for her, Lord. Lord, we know that "all things work for good" (Rom. 8:28) and that you have a plan Lord. I pray that Courtney will study and pay attention, and see the plan You have for her that is better than anything she could come up with herself. Help Courtney to put this time behind her, and put her eyes on You. Amen
Dear Lord, Thank you for letting us hear from Courtney. Lord, I pray that you will be with her each and every minute until she is back home. I pray that you will continue to lead and guide her. Help her think about what she needs to do when she get home, so she can get on her feet. Show her the path and plan you have for her, Lord. Lord, we know that "all things work for good" (Rom. 8:28) and that you have a plan Lord. I pray that Courtney will study and pay attention, and see the plan You have for her that is better than anything she could come up with herself. Help Courtney to put this time behind her, and put her eyes on You. Amen
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Day 3 of 31 Days of Prayers for my Prodigals
Today we had bad news. Courtney called from the state she is living in. She is currently about 30 hours from home. Her friend who asked her to move there, had told her that she (Courtney) had to pack her stuff and get out. She took Courtney's phone and told her she wasn't helping her get home, as she had promised she would. So Courtney called from another friend's phone, and she was crying.
We talked for a while and made a plan. Courtney will think and make a list tonight of ideas she has. She will call me by 6:00 tomorrow night. Then we will decide what is the best thing for her to do. I told her if she doesn't call, I'm going to contact the police. There is a potential here that she could be alone, far from home, with no support, or money, and no way for us to contact her.
Please pray with us that the Lord guides Courtney to make wise choices and keeps her safe.
Dear Lord,
Please keep your arms around Courtney, and don't leave her side. Guide her Lord as she makes plans for her future. Please Lord, let her see that the best plan is to come home. Show her the way home, Lord. Please keep her safe tonight and tomorrow. Amen
We talked for a while and made a plan. Courtney will think and make a list tonight of ideas she has. She will call me by 6:00 tomorrow night. Then we will decide what is the best thing for her to do. I told her if she doesn't call, I'm going to contact the police. There is a potential here that she could be alone, far from home, with no support, or money, and no way for us to contact her.
Please pray with us that the Lord guides Courtney to make wise choices and keeps her safe.
Dear Lord,
Please keep your arms around Courtney, and don't leave her side. Guide her Lord as she makes plans for her future. Please Lord, let her see that the best plan is to come home. Show her the way home, Lord. Please keep her safe tonight and tomorrow. Amen
Day 2 - 31 Days of Prayers for My Prodigals
Day 2. Dear friends. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Courtney called last night. She needs about $50 to get her restaurant license, TB test, and buy pants and shoes so she can start her job. I will try to send her some money today.
Dear Lord, It was so nice to hear from Courtney last night. The first time she called. But then she called again. And she was drunk. It is hard to worry about someone and not be able to get to them or help them. I pray that she found a way to go to the Health Department to get her paperwork done for her job. I am really happy that she has a job now. Thank you, Jesus!
Lord, please take care of Courtney and Molly tonight. Please keep your arms around them. Help them think before they jump into something without checking it out! Help them to find other Christian friends who will help lead them to You.
Amen
Dear Lord, It was so nice to hear from Courtney last night. The first time she called. But then she called again. And she was drunk. It is hard to worry about someone and not be able to get to them or help them. I pray that she found a way to go to the Health Department to get her paperwork done for her job. I am really happy that she has a job now. Thank you, Jesus!
Lord, please take care of Courtney and Molly tonight. Please keep your arms around them. Help them think before they jump into something without checking it out! Help them to find other Christian friends who will help lead them to You.
Amen
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