I found this in my files just waiting to be shared, and today is the day! “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 … Continue reading Kindness
“My Soul Refused to be Comforted”
There are times it seems we will see no end, that prodigals will never be saved and stop living life outside of relationship with God, times when our faith is being bombarded, but in our anguish—and anguish it can sometimes be—we can look to the Word of God for direction. Psalm 77 is one such … Continue reading “My Soul Refused to be Comforted”
God Is Available
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1 KJV). God is our very present help in difficulty, pain, turmoil, grief, lack, questions, fear, sickness, and doubt. Our difficulties matter to God, because they are happening to us, His children. He is, after all, Jehovah Shammah, The Lord Is There. … Continue reading God Is Available
Waiting
We don’t give up just because the Lord seems to be waiting to answer. The Bible talks often about waiting: “Blessed are all those who wait for Him” (Isaiah 30:18). “Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me” (Micah 7:7). “And let … Continue reading Waiting
Abhor and Cling
“Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” That advice from Romans 12:9 (NKJV) could and should be a prayer for prodigals: Our Father, cause our prodigals to abhor what is evil, to never be comfortable with it or in it. We pray they will instead cling to what is good. In Jesus’ name … Continue reading Abhor and Cling
Prayer for Prodigals 