Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child

My mother, Ruth Bell Graham, would have loved this book Prayers for Prodigals. Why? Because she loved prodigals; I know I was one. James Banks certainly captures the hearts of many mothers and fathers who agonize over wayward children. Even for children who don t walk the prodigal path, all children, teenagers, and adult children need prayer. This book puts such prayer into proper perspective James has shared from the depth of experience the secret of parental prayers for children and reveals the truth for effective prayer God s Word. He looks inward first to his own shortfall so that God can then lead him to touch the heart of a loving heavenly Father as he seeks the mind of Christ. I believe if every parent would peruse these pages they would find guidance and comfort in trusting the Lord with their dearest possessions. --Franklin GrahamPresident and CEO of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse This book will meet a real need for the many parents of prodigals who long to pray their children home and experience God s peace while they're waiting. --Cheri FullerAuthor of Mother-Daughter Duet and The One Year Women's Friendship Devotional I am thrilled that this book has been written. Parents of prodigals need so much encouragement to keep praying even when they don t see any evidence of the answer. --Fern Nichols,Founder and president of Moms In Touch International Other parents may not understand what you're up against with your prodigal son or daughter, but God understands. HE knows what it's like to have a world full of prodigals. And He waits for you to bring yours to Him through committed, passionate prayer. Parents can bless their child in no greater way than to pray for his or her salvation. Yet sometimes knowing what to pray can be difficult. Prayers for Prodigals will help you pray for your prodigal child while encouraging you and reminding you of the power of God to answer prayer. Ninety Scripture-based prayers cover emotional and practical challenges faced by parents of prodigals, including:xa0 • When You Feel Like a Failure as a Parent • When You've Said Something You Regret • Sitting in the Courtroom • Praise for Small Victories • How Long, O Lord • He Is Yours, and So Am I Each week begins with a meditation drawn from the lives of prodigals in the past or the authors experience with his prodigal children, and concludes with inspiration from the life and promises of Jesus. Use this book to partner with God, through prayer, to change your childs eternal future by bringing your son or daughter into a vital relationship with Jesus. Nothing in this world or the next could possibly matter more. Dr. James Banks is a popular writer and author in the area of prayer.xa0 Hexa0lives in Durham, North Carolina, where he is the pastor of Peace Church. He is author of The Lost Art of Praying Together, Prayers for Prodigals, and Praying the Prayers of the Bible. James and his wife Cari have been marriedxa0over 28xa0years and have two college-age children. For more information about James and his work encouraging prayer, visit JamesBanks.org. Read more