LUKE  15:11-24

“Hope for Hurting Fathers”

 

Introduction-

 

How hurting fathers can find hope in the midst of relational pain:

 

I.      RECOGNIZE  THE  POTENTIAL  FOR  PROBLEMS

 

            1- Even Good Parents May Have Problems with Their Children

 

 

            2- What About Proverbs 22:6?

 

 

            3- The Need for a Balance

 

 

 

II.     RESPOND  PROPERLY  TO  THE  PRODIGAL

 

            1- Don’t Bail Them Out of Trouble

 

 

            2- Never Give Up

 

 

            3- Be Willing to Forgive and Restore

 

 

            4- Help Other Family Members Cope

 

 

 

III.    RESOLVE  TO  DEAL  WITH  GUILT

 

            1- Honestly Deal with Mistakes You Have Made

 

 

            2- Keep a Balanced Perspective

 

 

            3- Draw on the Support of Others

 

 

 

Conclusion-