“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
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Prove Them Wrong, Lord
Have you heard your prodigal proudly say things they believe that you know are wrong, things the Bible says are wrong, ideas you know are lies from Satan, beliefs you know are against the God Of Truth, things opposite of the truth you or others taught them? No matter what you say, or how eloquently … Continue reading Prove Them Wrong, Lord
“When the Bible Says ‘All,’ That Means There Ain’t No More”
My Papa, Bishop J. R. Henderson, is known to have said this phrase: “When the Bible says all, that means there ain’t no more.” What a truth to which to cling! As we read God’s Word, when we come across all, we can know that there is nothing else to consider. So, with this in … Continue reading “When the Bible Says ‘All,’ That Means There Ain’t No More”
Get Ready for the Deluge!
Some of us are very close to seeing our faith become sight! I have been feeling like we need to prepare for the changes that are coming in the lives of our prodigals, and in our lives because of it. Just like the father in the story of the return of the prodigal son had … Continue reading Get Ready for the Deluge!
“Zap ‘em, Lord”?
Sometimes I just want to pray, “Zap ‘em, Lord!” But then the Holy Spirit will rein me in. He reminds me the ones I want zapped have souls, and that God is not willing that any should perish. Who are those people? Rapists, kidnappers, sex traffickers, drug dealers, murderers, professors who work to discredit faith … Continue reading “Zap ‘em, Lord”?
Prayer for Prodigals 