Praying for a Wayward Believer

Why waste your time worrying for a loved one, when you could spend that same time praying powerful prayers of salvation, breakthrough, and blessings instead?

- Linda Evans Shepherd, bestselling author of Praying Through Every Emotion Jesus told many parables, but few more memorable than that of the Prodigal Son. The story of a beloved son, going astray, wandering off-trying, and failing, at going his own way in life, followed by his joyful return.

Maybe you know someone—a beloved child or friend—who's gone from a strong believer into a new season of life; one that's steered them into worries, distractions, or simply away from their first love. All while you still prayerfully await their return.

You've been praying, but it can be hard to find the words. We're here to help.

With powerful, day-by-day prayers you simply read, inserting the name of the person in your life who has wandered away. Examples of touchpoints on your 40-day journey include asking God to—

Remind them of the joy of where they were

Expose the lies in their current life

Keep them safe from harm

Remind them of their true identity

Bring truth to mind, in community and even in their dreams

That's right, your new prayer warrior and friend Laura is going to share her words with you for the next 40 days, praying your "prodigal" sees their situation, finds dissatisfaction, and desires more than anything to turn their heart back towards home.

The prayers are for them; the journey is for you.

You'll even have opportunities along the way to reflect on your own experiences during theirwandering, preparing your own heart for re-connecting in God's timing.

You have the heart; we'll share the words. Why not start a 40 day journey of prayer for theWayward Believers in your life today.