I hope I'm here before all the "it's too late, you shouldn't have sent him to college" comments but I'm sure they're already here....and they're not exactly wrong. A university education comes with a price nowadays unfortunately and I'm not talking about money. You need to, starting today, like right this minute start reminding your child(ren) about how much freedom actually means. I would suggest the classics as far as books go, "1984" "Animal Farm" the Bible. See if he will read these with you and discuss how it relates to today. Remind him daily of how lucky he is to live in the greatest country on earth and why it is so important that it stays that way. We effect the entire world with what happens here. It's going to be a long road my friend. Your child has been indoctrinated and brainwashed. YOU have to start talking to him. Send him articles to read and then open up a conversation. I feel for you, I really do. But the most important thing to do right now is find away to communicate or I'm afraid he might stop listening.
Pray, Pray, Pray and I'll pray for you. Good luck.
At the moment I think I need to back off. He had a personal relationship with Jesus his freshman year in college. He is now agnostic. I need to start relying on the pray, pray ,pray part however I am beginning to have doubts. Thank you for lifting me up in prayer. I do not know what to do so I fix my eyes on you.
It's a very difficult thing letting go of your child and allowing them to make their own decisions...especially if you know they are heading in the wrong direction. Do you know why he's agnostic now? Was there an event in his life that lead him to that? Is he still living with you? If so I'd honestly start thinking about charging him rent etc....I know that seems harsh but it would teach him that life is just going to become more difficult from here on out. Have you ever listened to any John MacArthur podcasts? He, I believe, has a podcast on this subject on his Grace to You channel. I'll see if I can find you a link. Give me a second.
I can't find it unfortunately though I still very much recommend his sermons l. I saw lots of prodigal son things but I don't think you're quite there. Again, I will keep you in prayer. If it's any consolation at all I went through a time, like I'm sure a lot of us here have, where I hated God and was deep in the "world view". Your son probably just needs some time to find his way. I can tell that you care very much for your child. I believe, with God's Grace, you will figure it all out.
God Bless you.
I hope I'm here before all the "it's too late, you shouldn't have sent him to college" comments but I'm sure they're already here....and they're not exactly wrong. A university education comes with a price nowadays unfortunately and I'm not talking about money. You need to, starting today, like right this minute start reminding your child(ren) about how much freedom actually means. I would suggest the classics as far as books go, "1984" "Animal Farm" the Bible. See if he will read these with you and discuss how it relates to today. Remind him daily of how lucky he is to live in the greatest country on earth and why it is so important that it stays that way. We effect the entire world with what happens here. It's going to be a long road my friend. Your child has been indoctrinated and brainwashed. YOU have to start talking to him. Send him articles to read and then open up a conversation. I feel for you, I really do. But the most important thing to do right now is find away to communicate or I'm afraid he might stop listening. Pray, Pray, Pray and I'll pray for you. Good luck.
At the moment I think I need to back off. He had a personal relationship with Jesus his freshman year in college. He is now agnostic. I need to start relying on the pray, pray ,pray part however I am beginning to have doubts. Thank you for lifting me up in prayer. I do not know what to do so I fix my eyes on you.
It's a very difficult thing letting go of your child and allowing them to make their own decisions...especially if you know they are heading in the wrong direction. Do you know why he's agnostic now? Was there an event in his life that lead him to that? Is he still living with you? If so I'd honestly start thinking about charging him rent etc....I know that seems harsh but it would teach him that life is just going to become more difficult from here on out. Have you ever listened to any John MacArthur podcasts? He, I believe, has a podcast on this subject on his Grace to You channel. I'll see if I can find you a link. Give me a second.
I can't find it unfortunately though I still very much recommend his sermons l. I saw lots of prodigal son things but I don't think you're quite there. Again, I will keep you in prayer. If it's any consolation at all I went through a time, like I'm sure a lot of us here have, where I hated God and was deep in the "world view". Your son probably just needs some time to find his way. I can tell that you care very much for your child. I believe, with God's Grace, you will figure it all out. God Bless you.