Recently, I’ve had parents of prodigals tell me that in their distress they turned back to old habits for comfort, things they turned to for comfort before they began serving the Lord. What they found was shame and regret, and those old habits became bondage to them once again. I know this journey of loving … Continue reading God Can Keep You from Falling
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Walking in Victory While Praying through Circumstances
Several years ago, while talking to a friend about something in my life, God dropped this sentence into my mouth: “I am walking in victory while praying through circumstances.” I immediately knew the importance, the victory, the promise, of this statement. It describes my life and yours. Prodigals by definition are not in a good … Continue reading Walking in Victory While Praying through Circumstances
God Rescues
From all appearances, a pig pen is a place of hopelessness, but not so with our God. He can reach our prodigals in the lowest of places, in the lowest of conditions. He is not intimidated by any situation. He can reach them where they are: In a drunken stupor. Stoned out of their minds. … Continue reading God Rescues
Keep Ranks
David was running from King Saul, and “mighty men, helpers in the war” came to him (1 Chronicles 12:1) “according to the word of the Lord” (v. 23, emphasis added). It was time for David to be king, time for the promise from God that he was king of Israel to become reality, and God sent … Continue reading Keep Ranks
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
Prayer for Prodigals 