What do you do when someone you love leaves? And how do you pursue
someone who has hurt you, who has sinned against you? In Letting Go,
pastors Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert share stories of pain and stories
of hope as they reveal how to care for the prodigal who has strayed.
Whether you are dealing with an unfaithful marriage partner, a
rebellious child, or a wayward friend, the counsel they offer will help
you to pursue a gospel-rooted approach, grounded in truth and practiced
in the midst of Christian community.
While each situation is unique, most stories deal with common themes of
shame, guilt, confusion, uncertainty, and struggle. You will understand
the spiritual dynamics at work in the heart of the prodigal and how you
as a family member, spouse, friend, or church leader can best relate to
them in love. You will learn how to practice "redemptive release"
through confrontation and discipline as well as how to forgive the
person who has hurt you through a process of reconciliation. For those
in a time of waiting and wondering if their loved one will ever return
home, there is a reminder of the hope of the gospel and the necessity of
depending upon the Holy Spirit through prayer.
A must-have resource for every believer struggling to love the prodigal
back home again, it is ideal for parents and siblings, counselors,
pastors, and those ministering to hurting families and churches.
