May 12th's Charlyne Cares newsletter really rang a bell to me: 1) Instead of easily giving up on those He has chosen, God pursues them, making it more and more uncomfortable for them to keep running. 2) Stubbornness and pride are no match for God! --- I have been praying fervently about this so this really hit home... 3) Despite free will, God works in ways that are greater than we can fathom. Instead of getting discouraged when you see the choices your prodigal continues to make, pray without ceasing.
