The Pain of Prodigal Children

Moira Brown speaks with Lorie Hartshorn about the journey she went on with her 3 prodigal children.
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[@trudyoutschoorn2438]

Praying for my son who hasn't spoken to me for over a year. It really hurts . He is 31 years but for a mother our children are still our kids and it really hurts.

[@christinawilliamson3907]

I am going through the loss of my Adult daughter and her husband and them not allowing me to see my children. Prior to this sudden abandonment, I had watched my special needs grandson every weekday, and evening babysitting, Monday through Friday since his birth. I took him to special schools everyday, doctor appointments and physical and speech therapy for six years. This precious child was hurt by my not being in his life and then his parents lied to him saying I did not want to come anymore see him anymore. This precious tender boy with special needs was so hurt when he was told by his parents that I only been came and watched him; because it was my job. I was never paid a cent. I retired early to watch this precious first grandchild. A year and a half later this continue. We live five minutes apart. I cannot get past the grief. I have never found the reason. I babysat one evening for my grandsons while my daughter and her husband went on “date night.” The next day there was no contact at all and has not been.

[@janeteringsmuth3780]

So sorry. It really hurts

[@iallen7572]

I wish there was a help group for moms rejected by their kids at 16+. My heart is broken.

[@amandaskryweropinion]

Sending you understanding and love from another Mother in South Africa. Never stop praying for your child. There are power in prayer.

[@RachaelDeBruin]

There is! I joined it a while ago. "Hurting Moms Mending Hearts" on FB (Rick Warren's wife Kay recommended it so I joined a few years ago). Great biblical support there.

[@marisoljackson2369]

Praying for your.❤️

[@ridlyneknight8229]

I am going through this with my only son,please pray for him .

[@vickibaker8372]

U are not alone

[@evacolon5780]

Ive had my share of downfalls i refuse to give up i need my son back to the man he needs to be

[@evacolon5780]

I have three sons bit my middle one is my troubled son addicted to k2 he chosed to be in the streets I wont give up but i do lose hope i broke down yesturday i really need guidance ive tried everything possible to do the best i can for michael and i was brought up in church i havent been in church in a while bit believe in power of prayer

[@sarahdavies3690]

Thank you so much for this message. I am currently going through this situation with my beautiful daughter. I believe it's an epidemic. The loss, shame and guilt is terrible at times. Her boyfriend is using substances. Apparently she is now on antidepressants. We are all praying for her, and will never give up.

[@silviaruiz5378]

Hi Sarah, how is your daughter doing? I pray that she is doing better.

[@sarahdavies3690]

Silvia Ruiz very kind of you for asking. Unfortunately things are still the same, she is still in a low place, we pray one day things will really improve for herself, so we can be a happy healthy family again. Very best wishes to you

[@carolynstockton5876]

This story is very similar to my own family’s. Through the faith in Christ that I and my family shared, with prayer and giving our lives over to His will, everything changed and now we are all blessed without the pain of addiction.

[@Sundayschoolnetwork]

It's so heartbreaking. I don't quit praying.

[@GinaTaeTelevision]

This is so helpful . Specially hearing from the boys!

[@dianehitesinsurance]

Thanks so much...fighting for my sons

[@susanwimmer2275]

How blessed you were to have been surrounded by those with holy boldness who knew HOW to pray & LOVE you and your family!

[@hoperules8874]

This is SO encouraging! Thank God for you!

[@maudegone1]

Fantastic interview. Great interviewer and honest truthful testimony. Praying for prodigal husband

[@cheryljune1603]

True, raising granddaughter until this week she moved out at age 19.9 years old. She was/is so mean . There is a different spirit here now

[@beulaho]

That house analogy is so great in clarifying how we can inadvertently allow the enemy and the demonic realm into our lives 😯

[@beenameshramkar1697]

Prayers for my prodigal son to come back up Jesus

[@Sevendandra]

Going through some of this right now with my teenage son.

[@angelblueeyes2339]

❤🌹❤🙏

[@chandrasingh7030]

Glory be to God thank you for sharing may God bless and bring this family together in love and unity

[@jenniferhodge6881]

There is an epidemic going on with young adult children rejecting their parents. I had no idea until our adult daughter and her husband banned us from their lives. Our daughter suffers from anxiety and depression. We are praying for her healing.

[@courtdash362]

Jennifer Hodge me too! Except it’s my son and his wife. I cannot figure out why she doesn’t like me until now after watching this! It’s a spiritual battle since she does not walk with Christ. Now my son says he’s agnostic. I just want him back in my life and even her as well. I know I have to pray for compassion for them but it’s so hard when they block me out of their lives now! I will pray for your family !

[@courtdash362]

It’s like she has this spell on him to chose her over his family when we know there is room for all. She has used the oujia board before and I know that doesn’t help the situation.

[@jenniferhodge6881]

Yes she is an open doorway. Keep praying for your son and your daughter-in-law. Learn about spiritual warfare and the prayers that can break the darkness around them. Have you ever been in a great mood and suddenly you feel a great depression when someone walks in. That's not your depression, that is someone who is under something evil. They probably don't even know why. Don't ever dismiss the Holy Spirt when he warns you.

[@amandaseevers9199]

Same here. My 18year old daughter left home to live with her boyfriend. We don't know where she is. Lord save our children

[@marilunavamu4560]

This is so sad, for me is my son and his wife we have not seen meet our grandson yet. She is a none believer 😔. I pray for all of you now

[@crysralt6]

Thank you for sharing. We are going through a similar situation and gives me hope.

[@chandrasingh7030]

God bless these boys and may the lord bless and keep them in the arms of the lord

[@evalehde3869]

Living this nightmare. But our sin is 31 years old. His father and I were married 39 years this last December. Happily for thirty seven. These last two years of dealing with our son as an addict and in and out of jail have us turning on one another.

[@sweetmelody9985]

I wish my stubborn husband would pray with me everyday n nights

[@jacquelinedonofrio7399]

ELIA Pagán mine too

[@michelehicks3662]

Jacqueline Donofrio Some men pray on their own and privately. I found this out with my husband. Blessings to you and prayers!

[@sweetmelody9985]

Michele Hicks Amen

[@ps9906]

I spent many nights praying all night.

[@katjamelnik4800]

May i ASK you, how is the Situation now?

[@ps9906]

@@katjamelnik4800 she is doing well. She went to college and graduated top of he class. She has a beautiful family and a successful career. It's not perfect but it's pretty darn good. And we speak quite often.

[@katjamelnik4800]

@@ps9906 Thank you so much for answering. Hallelujah, I'm so happy for you and your Daughter. I thank you. You give me Hope for my Situation. Today my Son left our Family. He is 18 Years old. I'm so sad and helpless. God Bless You!

[@ps9906]

@@katjamelnik4800 my daughter said she was leaving at 18. She was 17 at the time. I told her she could be 18 now. All she had to do was go to school and call if she wasn't coming home for the night. But I would no longer cook clean or give her money. She would be responsible for everything that she needed. I was providing a safe place for her but she was on her own It kept her home and made things better. Best wishes to you,❤️

[@katjamelnik4800]

@@ps9906 thank you!

[@jacquelineweatherall5986]

2024 I'm experience this now pass 16 years son in jail, dark music, drugs, worldly nonsense 😢 God is bringing him home 🏡 Jesus name 🙏

[@codyd.1415]

My 15 year old daughter just told me yesterday via email: “so if you want to see me or take me to lunch.... the only way that will happen is if you pay me $150.00”. So there is clearly a chance I’ll have a relationship with my child again. I’m super excited about it!! I’m saving up my money. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@brifontaine5149]

❤ I hope that my Prodigal daughter Faith-lynn turns herself around 😢

[@c848]

Indeed music is a medium through which Satan finds entrance, then bad company and then it takes over little by little till he is cast out.

[@judithkellerman612]

I experience the same, two children, but all weapon I have and doing is prayer and belief

[@sharronwolfe7711]

Oh, how we need to know about spiritual warfare and have prayer partners who will join with us in warfare over our families! Our churches have missed the mark in not teaching it, practicing it, and the entire body of Christ suffers - The Lord said my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge! (Hosea 4:6) Praying the Lord to guide us into all truth for His sake and for the body of Christ to stand up and be counted!

[@lutchmeedhooky7892]

Pray for my son he left my home

[@lutchmeedhooky7892]

Pray my son returned at home

[@joeldecoster8816]

we cant escape from our own mind, we are all guilty, and we all are alone, noone asks to be borne and noone wants to be rejected,

[@vickibaker8372]

A house divided cannot stand.

[@delraetharratt2512]

This is so true! It's hard enough being alone praying for the children but it's so draining having a husband that refuses to pray! Through it all I know that miracles can happen for my family!

[@thatwifelife2138]

If the enemy never came to visit then where would my faith be? Christian parents we must educate our kids on the world and not shield them from it.

[@azzurres1]

I tell you.. Praying works.. Also saying bad stuff over others is like a spell. I prayed for my children, then my wife calls me saying simon was going first time to the toilette, just suddenly. I didnt pray for it. But you dont have to say god what u need. He knows it! But PRAY!

[@bobbyfaulkner8596]

abra cadabra

[@shaleetacarter2097]

I can’t relate with all three of mine

[@hanalulgjuraj6879]

I'm a prodigal child, disowned by my parents. it's been 6 years

[@barbarabravoparrish8056]

Hana Lulgjuraj accept Jesus as your savior and your life will change and then go to your parents and ask them to forgive you and start going to church with your family . God bless you

[@hanalulgjuraj6879]

Barbara vargas I AM a Christan and have done all that but they stay the way they are and that's ok, I'm going to focus on my walk with the Lord and continue to pray for my family. God bless 😊

[@jonichris50]

Hana, I'm so sorry. Why have your parents rejected you? I just read that you are s Christian now. So happy to hear that. Again, sorry your parents are not working on your relationship.

[@catbee1452]

Hana L, prayer can move mountains, my sister. It was a very long time before I could forgive my mother. I took being 'broken' by our second daughter, that I felt prompted by the Holy Spirit to forgive my mom. Your prayer can change them too. He can soften their hearts but first we have to soften ours. xox

[@vickibaker8372]

Unforgiveness is a sin

[@randolphalderette1782]

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