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Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast


Sep 12, 2024

Episode Summary: 

As a parent, we try to do the best job we can raising our children. While children don’t come with a “how-to” manual, God gives us wisdom in His word. Proverbs 22:6 tells us “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” So, what do we do, when our children choose their own path? On this episode, I chatted with Laine Lawson Craft and we discussed her story, her pain, her wounds, and now her sacred scars that came after walking a long journey with three prodigal children.


Quotables from the episode:

In simple terms, a prodigal child is challenged and gets off track despite being raised under the wisdom of God.

I thought I was doing everything God destined me to do. Yet all three of my children succumbed to the enemy and encountered battles with depression, drugs, alcohol, and pornography, and I didn’t even know how big the battle was.

As a mother who tried to raise my children in the Lord, when they turned from Him, I experienced shame, guilt, and fear. We have a very dark world we’re raising our kids in.

The phone is the #1 tool our enemy uses against our kids.

When we step out for the kingdom of God, we become a target for our children.

Our son was high and drunk and in an Uber car when he encountered Jesus. He didn’t have to clean up before God began working in his life.

Every prayer we pray is captured in heaven. Prayer is your most powerful, essential weapon.

God is creating a story that brings Him glory.

The only way we have a story is with a Savior who redeems us.

God redeems me every day. I know without a doubt it was the Lord who came in, rescued my children, and set them free.

God underscored the message of hope that at no-one is too far gone, too messed up, for the hand of God to touch their heart and change their life. And that forever changed me.

God loves you right where you are. God loves you and your prodigal. You don’t have to clean up for God to come in, and rescue and deliver you.

Don’t give up “in the meantime” when your prodigal child may be mean while you are waiting for God to change their heart and their ways. You may be disappointed, discouraged, and at times hopeless, but don’t give up.

God has a great plan for your child, and He is the true parent of your child. He formed them into your womb and has plans for them and we can partner with God and trust Him that He will bring them home!

Realize today that you are NOT in war with your defiant child you are in war with the darkness and evil of the world! 


Scripture References:

Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

2 chronicles 20:15 ESV ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God's.

Isaiah 62

 

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Guest:

Laine Lawson Craft (www.lainelawsoncraft.com) is an award-winning author, popular media host, and in-demand speaker. The founder and publisher of WHOAwomen magazine (2010-2018), she regularly hosts online challenges and masterclasses as well as Facebook Live events that reach thousands. Her Warfare Parenting podcast encourages parents of adult children. Laine and her husband, Steve, have three children and live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson
Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson