Your adult children can thrive while living independently from you when they’re dependent on God, just as you are. So, develop a regular habit of praying for them. Share biblical wisdom with them in respectful ways, at appropriate times. But be sure not to lecture them, which can turn them away from both you and God. Instead, simply share the Gospel message with them through your loving actions and by telling them about how God is working in your own life. Proverbs 3:5-6 urges: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” By sharing your faith and pointing them toward God, you equip them to make their own choices with discernment. Take opportunities to share your faith journey and the lessons you’ve learned along the way as you walk with Jesus through life. Offer to pray for them about their concerns, and if they’re open to it, pray together about those concerns. Day by day, let God’s love flow through your life into your adult children’s lives. Keep in mind that it’s ultimately God – not you – who will empower your adult children to thrive. Show them what it looks like to rely on God with strong faith.
In conclusion, blessing your adult children without overstepping requires love, wisdom, and respect. Your heavenly Father can give you all of that in abundance. So, trust God to help you bless your adult children. When you rely on God to help you in your relationships with them, you can avoid overstepping and enjoy mutual trust together. That will encourage your adult children to live with the confidence that they’re loved and supported well.
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