My dear son (daughter),
I am taking a chance and hoping you will set aside your anger long enough to read this letter. Honey, I know you feel like I keep hounding for things you are doing. Please, try to understand that I would never put you through any kind of pain if I believed there were an alternative. Instead, I want to spare you from long-term hurt and pain in your life because of foolish or immature decisions.
In my heart, I pray my concerns are unfounded. Given some of your previous experiences, though, I felt it necessary to protect you—even if that means I have to suffer your disdain and anger. The anguish I am currently feeling is only surpassed by my love for you.
Please know there is nothing you can ever say or do to make me love you less. You are, and always will be, a special treasure in my life. You may not believe it, my son (daughter), but I am your champion. I believe in you and see such potential just waiting to be tapped. If you will seek the Lord, I believe He will do amazing things through you to impact the lives of others—I trust you are going to make a difference in this world!
Even before you were born, your dad and I prayed God would claim you as His own child; that He would protect you; and that you would recognize Him as not just your Savior but also the Lord of your life. My precious boy (girl), I urge you to renew your commitment to Christ. Turn back to what you know as true before the Holy Spirit has been quenched and your heart is unwilling.
Trust in the love your dad and I have for you. Above all, trust in the one who formed you and knew you before Creation.
Your loving mother,
Jeremiah 29:11 “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord “plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future.”
