Concerning Your Brother

Not too long ago your mom told me that your brother called and wanted to stay longer. No one had to tell me why he wanted that. I immediately thought that he must have met a girl. It was just intuitive. I had nothing to base my conclusion on. I know a little about young men and with that knowledge I arrived at a conclusion. It's funny because we told others that your brother was staying longer. Just about all of them said, "He met a girl, didn't he?" Even if I had known that what I thought was true, I would not have prevented him from staying. Your brother will come home as planned. He will in all likelihood return with a broken heart. He will own the consequences of his choices. I expect him to ask me or your mom for another extension to his visit. I will say no as you will. There's no point in delaying what must be. I further expect him to mask his pain with anger when he returns. Oh well, been there done that. I guess I can keep on doing it.



I'm interested and hopeful to see what your brother does with his brokenness. Will he surrender or will the battle for his heart continue? Will the good shepherd find him in the darkness? I love your brother but he can't hear me. Does he listen to you? Have you pointed out the eventual outcome of the circumstances he has helped to create? Is it too late?