Rest. It seems real rest is impossible for those of us who love and pray for a prodigal, but in reality, it is a God-given gift for all of us. Yes! Even for us! Jesus said it this way, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you … Continue reading Rest
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Hope Again Because
By Darlene Vice “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1 KJV). How many times have we read that verse? Quoted it? Most people would even say it’s one of their favorite scriptures, but is it so familiar that we have forgotten how powerful it is? … Continue reading Hope Again Because
Creative Creator of Plans
This past Sunday in our church’s PfP prayer time, several pray-ers shared ways—unique ways—the Lord was moving in their prodigals’ lives. Here are two, anonymously written: A woman shared a testimony regarding a mom who was praying and fasting to know if her estranged son was alive. God moved on a young guitarist to go … Continue reading Creative Creator of Plans
There, Here, There
In this Prayer for Prodigals ministry, we have thanked God so many times for His being there with our prodigals. He is Jehovah Shammah, The LORD Is There, and we count on His being there with them, never leaving them or forsaking them, staying married to them (Jeremiah 3:14). He is also here, right here, … Continue reading There, Here, There
God Himself
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
