Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope

by Stuart Wesley Scott

To parent a wayward or unbelieving child is one of the most difficult trials a Christian can face. Yet even if this is your experience, there is hope and comfort to be found in God’s Word and God’s character. This 31-day devotional provides daily readings to offer you encouragement, biblical direction, and practical action steps. You yourself are the perfect Father’s child―let this devotional draw you to him, his wisdom, and his guidance every day.

Genres: Christian Living, Counselling

96 pages, Paperback

Published October 4, 2023

Reviews

[Peter Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an excellent 31-day devotional chalked full of helpful, biblical and wise guidance for parents as they deal with the woes of parenting unbelieving or wayward children. And so much of what Stuart Scott counsels is applicable to all parents for all kinds of issues as they raise their children in the Lord. I highly recommend and will definitely use this book as a go-to counseling resource. Another great addition to the 31-Day series.

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where can parents of wayward children find peace? In Wayward Children, Stuart W. Scott shares a 31-day devotional on finding peace and keeping hope. This book is a quick and encouraging help for those who have wayward or unbelieving children.

For the parent, a wayward child is a testing of faith. We are to trust God and remember that their story is not over. Scott gives practical tips, including encouraging your child, pursuing humility, and to continue showing the love of Christ.

Comfort and Confidence

I was most pleased to read that God understands the situation. He is the perfect parent, and even we as his children disobey and stray. Scott says that God’s understanding should give us comfort and confidence to approach him with our concerns.

The final three chapters are a call to perseverance, and Scott knows that there is no onetime fix-all deal. But he says to keep fighting for faith and joy – allowing God to change yourself and your child.

I received a media copy of Wayward Children and this is my honest review.

[B Detes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fellow parent who is experiencing similar heartache gifted this book to me, and what a gift! We can never control other people and their actions. That's an especially difficult truth when our children become adults. We can, however, work on ourselves. This volume does an excellent job of reminding us of so much that we already know as believers. It shifts our perspective, addresses our own tendencies towards sinfulness, and draws our hearts towards compassion and eternal hope. I highly recommend this for any parent living through the anguish of a wayward child.

[Jemima]

There are about 25 books in this series. These books are filled with much wisdom and focus on using the Scriptures to help a person work through their issues. I read these books in one sitting but they are meant to be read as devotionals and they come with ‘Act’ and ‘Reflect’ sections at the end of each short entry. There is counsel in these series for my own heart and resources to pass on and help others in the body of Christ.

[Calvert Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

The principles in this book speak to more than the stated relationships. What Stuart Scott lays out for parents with unbelieving children can be applied to other difficult relationships in our lives.