Praying for Prodigals
- Exchange worry for prayer. Turn your thoughts and worries for this son, daughter, or husband into prayers for them (1 Peter 5:7, Phil. 4:6-9).
- Pray Scripture for him/her. Ask God for a Scripture that would reflect His heart and will for them, and then whenever an anxious thought about them comes to mind, pray that verse, putting their name in it. A wonderful verse to pray for a prodigal is: “Open _’s eyes and turn him/her from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that he/she may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith” (Acts 26:18). (Also, see Ephesians 1:17-18 and Ezekiel 36:26)
- Thank God that He loves your prodigal even more than you do (John 3:16,
Romans 8:31-32). - Encourage others to pray for him/her. Ask family members and friend to join you in praying for your prodigal. A Moms In Touch group is a wonderful support to help you to persevere in prayer until this loved one’s life is turned around. See momsintouch.org for local groups (Matthew 18:19-20).
*Read When Mothers Pray or A Busy Woman’s Guide to Prayer for inspiration and hope on praying for your prodigal.
- As God guides you, fast on behalf of your prodigal. Fasting is a way of seeking God with all your heart, body, and soul; seek your doctor’s advice on fasting in regards to your individual state of health (Esther 4:16.)
- Thank God in advance for what He’s going to do and that He is the author and finisher of your prodigal’s faith, and He has a future and a hope for him/her (Jeremiah 29:11).
