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”
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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
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
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!
Sorry, No-Good Sinners
Over the course of my life, I’ve heard people call sinners, alcoholics particularly, “sorry,” “no good,” and “good for nothing.” But it isn’t true. God counted them worthy. Jesus died for them. He counted them worthy. It all started when they made the decision to try alcohol for the first time, giving “place to the … Continue reading Sorry, No-Good Sinners
Prayer for Prodigals 