We often say, “God is fighting for our prodigals.” I’ve said it more times than I can count, and it may take me a while to stop, but God doesn’t have to fight. He’s constantly working His plan, but He is God. Nothing is a contest to Him. He is omnipotent, omniscient, all-sufficient, and has … Continue reading Does God Fight for Us?
Tag: encouragement-in-the-waiting
No Contest!
It's no contest, because “‘the LORD is in His holy temple’” (Habakkuk 2:20 NKJV). Your prodigal may be living a life based on a lie about who God is, but the LORD is in His holy temple! Your prodigal may be living the lie that he or she doesn’t need God, but the LORD is … Continue reading No Contest!
Griefs and Sorrows
Have you ever gone to the Word of God, looking for comfort, or a promise, a verse or passage on which you could stand? I’ve been doing that in Isaiah in two different Bibles—well, identical in every way except use—and I came across Isaiah 53:4, a verse I’ve read more times than I can count, … Continue reading Griefs and Sorrows
Wise Builder
Declare this: “… as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15 NKJV). Did you have a check? A momentary doubt? A question? A twitch? A little discomfort? If you did, stop and pray until total faith is in place, until you can declare this with complete assurance that it will … Continue reading Wise Builder
Gaming
Many prodigals are addicted to gaming, and their pray-ers see that gaming: Wastes time. Hinders godly pursuits and the fulfilling of purpose and calling. Wastes life. Keeps a person from participating in real life. Limits time in person with family and friends. Is dark, evil, a snaky place. Unhealthy. Substitutes real friends with online-only friends. … Continue reading Gaming
