I was just going to reply with this:
These are the times that I can’t speak when praying but just let the tears roll in mourning and agony. I don’t know how He can take it, knowing it all, hearing them, seeing them. He is so patient, and I, I would be like, instead of having Noah build the ark I would do it for him instantly. Of course, He was waiting for SOMEBODY to repent!
And then I read your reply. I think parents want God to wait until the truth is REVEALED (I truly pray it opens their eyes) and their prodigals come home.
Thank you, huldah.