Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).
May Sherilyn, Karen, Terri, Jeanne, and Carol practice these truths.
Many of the women who have attended the Retreat say that sending their kids off to college in the US is one of the hardest sacrifices they make in being missionaries. It is a time of difficult transitions for the entire family. Parenting these kids long-distance is a real challenge. This can quickly feel negative. Lord, we ask for Your comfort when the anxieties overwhelm them. Guard their minds with Your truth, and may they have Your strength to reject lies that Satan would like to paralyze them with. We ask for consistent and honest communication. Please provide healthy relationships and an intimate holistic journey in Jesus for each of these young adults.
As mothers, free the women from anxiety about their adult kids, so they can have peace. Reaffirm to them that You are greater than anything they face. Help them not to blame themselves for things that go wrong in their kids’ lives. Redeem parental mistakes and release them from guilt. Help them forgive their kids for things they’ve done that hurt or disappoint them. Help them forgive anyone who has hurt their kids in any way. Give them faith to believe and patience to wait for the answers. Their heart’s desire is that each one walk intimately with Jesus.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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