Prayer for a Prodigal Child: Trusting in God's Plan of Redemption

✍️ Melkisedeck Leon ShineπŸ“… 2023-07-06 13:40:20πŸ’¬ 140 comments⏱️ ~2 min read
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Heavenly Father,

Today, we come before You with heavy hearts, burdened by the weight of our prodigal child. We have witnessed their steps veer away from Your path, and our souls ache for their redemption. But in this moment, we choose to trust in Your perfect plan of redemption.

Your Word reminds us in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." We cling to this promise, knowing that Your love for our child surpasses our own.

Jesus, our Savior, we implore You to intercede on behalf of our prodigal child. You are the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to seek the one lost sheep. We ask that You surround our child with Your loving arms, guiding them back to Your fold. Grant them the revelation of Your grace and mercy, that they may experience the transformative power of Your love.

Holy Spirit, we invite You to move in the depths of our prodigal child's heart. Soften the hardened areas, remove the scales from their eyes, and open their ears to hear Your gentle whisper. Lead them away from the temptations of this world and draw them closer to Your everlasting truth.

As we navigate this journey, we ask for wisdom to know how to love our prodigal child without compromising Your truth. Help us to be a reflection of Your grace and patience, showing them the unwavering love that You have for each and every one of Your children.

Father, we also lift up all prodigal children, knowing that we are not alone in this struggle. We pray for families who are enduring the pain of separation, and we ask that You comfort them in their distress. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and grant them the peace that surpasses all understanding.

In the midst of our sorrow, we choose to trust in You. We believe that Your love is greater than any rebellion, and Your power is stronger than any stronghold. Help us to surrender our prodigal child into Your loving hands, knowing that You are faithful to complete the work You have started.

Thank You, Heavenly Father, for the privilege of being able to come before You in prayer. We trust in Your perfect plan, and we believe in the power of Your redeeming love. May our prodigal children find their way back to You, and may Your grace and mercy overflow in their lives.

In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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Tabitha Okumu2019-08-13 20:51:55
πŸ™βœ¨ God give us strength
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Ann Wambui2019-07-21 17:35:19
Trust in the Lord; He knows the way
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Dorothy Majaliwa2019-06-02 19:42:42
πŸ™β€οΈβœ¨ Thank you God for everything
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Betty Cheruiyot2019-03-27 08:59:15
πŸ™β€οΈ God is our protector
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Janet Sumari2019-03-08 05:26:46
God's promises are always true
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Benjamin Masanja2019-03-08 02:12:33
God bless you!
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Anna Kibwana2019-03-04 21:52:31
Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way
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Anna Kibwana2018-12-22 09:39:30
πŸ™β€οΈ God is our protector
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Carol Nyakio2018-12-09 05:01:25
πŸ™β€οΈπŸ’– May God's blessings be with you
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Francis Mrope2018-11-26 19:35:28
Trust in His plan.
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Janet Sumaye2018-11-11 11:57:41
God love never fails.
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Ruth Wanjiku2018-10-05 23:01:32
Let your light shine before others
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Benjamin Kibicho2018-06-30 20:02:47
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
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Lucy Mahiga2018-06-24 05:26:58
In our weakness, God's mercy gives us strength
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David Musyoka2018-04-30 11:19:45
God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you
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Rose Kiwanga2018-03-25 16:18:13
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds
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Janet Mwikali2018-03-01 07:06:07
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding
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Betty Akinyi2018-01-29 08:36:30
πŸ™πŸŒŸ May God grant you peace
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Samuel Omondi2018-01-16 06:41:02
Blessings to you and your family.
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Jane Malecela2017-10-30 02:07:24
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble