“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). Our Father, we pray that our prodigals will not have a spirit of fear except for a healthy fear of You. We ask that they will be in awe of You, respect You, … Continue reading Prayer for a Sound Mind

Kindness. “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). We would never think of our prodigals as our enemies, because we know the real enemy is the devil and his … Continue reading Kindness

Have you ever waited at the airport to pick up someone you love? Do you remember the excitement you felt standing right outside of customs so you could catch the first possible glimpse?  You know the ticket had been bought, he/she boarded the plane, and the plane landed safely. You were waiting so you could … Continue reading Excitement in the Waiting

“Help us be in position to point them in love back to You, God.” That was a prayer by Joshua Lynn, Lead Pastor of Community Church at Hackleburg in Alabama during the final prayer for Sunday’s service, January 10, 2021. After praying this prayer, referencing the present turmoil in our nation and world, Pastor Lynn … Continue reading Be Prepared to Answer

“For He says: ‘In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Like so many verses in the Bible, this verse doesn’t seem to match up with our experiences with our prodigals, but we … Continue reading Clear the Path