“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20 (KJV)
Father, my child has wandered far. They have turned from You and from us, and I do not know how to reach them. My heart breaks.
Pursue them. Speak to them in ways I cannot. Put people in their path who will point them back to You. Protect them from danger and from choices that cause lasting harm.
Give me wisdom to know when to speak and when to stay quiet, when to help and when to let them face consequences. Keep my love strong and my door open.
In the story of the prodigal son, when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran. Let me be ready to run toward my child the moment they turn home.
I will keep praying until they come back. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Short prayer to remember
Father, bring my child home. Keep my arms open. Amen.
