I often say things about “our” God, but recently, I’ve been thinking about how that suggests there are other gods, other people’s gods, in the same category with Him. While people do serve other gods, idols, putting things and people ahead of the one true God in their priorities, those are merely counterfeits, a Satan-placed … Continue reading God Himself
Tag: prodigals
I Trust God, But …
I trust the Lord for fulfilling His promises, answering prayers He said were “done,” and saving those I love, but the pain in prodigals' day-to-day lives is hard to take. Yes, “circumstances don't change the promise” (Winkelman, Fighting for Your Prodigal through Prayer, p. 125). and “we are walking in victory while praying through circumstances” … Continue reading I Trust God, But …
Does God Fight for Us?
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?
Front Row Seat
In 2 Chronicles 20, we find a story from the reign of Jehoshaphat, a story of victory, hope, direction, and expectation. Let’s start in chapter 17 where the Bible tells us that Judah had an army of 1,160,000 warriors besides the warriors he put in the fortified cities of Judah (vv. 14-19). “And the fear of … Continue reading Front Row Seat
His Face
Have you heard or read the phrase, “Until God opens a door, stand in the hallway and praise”? Praise is an important part of the waiting during the journey of loving and praying for a prodigal, because praise puts us in God’s presence, since God inhabits praise (Psalm 22:3). While we don’t praise God to … Continue reading His Face
Prayer for Prodigals 