A prayer for you

Prayer for My Prodigal Son

When your son has wandered far — from home, from faith, from the person you raised — here are words that hold hope without forcing it.

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.
Luke 19:10 (WEBBE)

Lord, my son has wandered far from where I hoped he would be — from his faith, maybe from us, into a life I would never have chosen for him. I miss who he was, and I am frightened of who he is becoming. Your word says the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost — so go after my boy in the far country where I cannot reach him. I am not going to dictate to You how or when he comes home, or even whether he does; I am asking You to pursue him with a love more relentless than mine, and to keep me from despair while You do. Guard him from the worst consequences of his choices. Soften my own heart so that, like the father in the story, I am watching the road with open arms and not a clenched fist. Help me love him without conditions and pray without giving up. Seek my son, Lord, wherever he has gone. Amen.

People ready to pray — matched to your situation

These ministries and churches focus on this need and welcome prayer requests. Reach out to any that feel right — you are not a burden to them.

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    All God's Children Church of God

    Montreal, QC

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    Bethesda youth ministry

    Nairobi, Nairobi

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    Children's Bread Ministries International

    NASSAU, Bahamas

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    Children's Prayer Network International (Esther Network – Global)

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    childrensbread prayer and deliverance cogic abaco

    Blackwood Treasurecay, Bahamas

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    Jubilee Youth Mibnistries

    Botwood, NF

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    Kenya Adonai Master Servant Children

    Nairobi, Ken

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    Pentecostal fellowship of Nigeria Youth Wing Kogi

    p.o. box 120 lokoja, Kogi state

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