June 18, 2024
As parents, our love for our children knows no bounds. But what happens when that child starts to stray from the path we envisioned for them? How do we continue to love them through the darkness? Whether you're currently facing these challenges or simply seeking to support someone who is, this episode is a testament to God’s faithfulness and loving kindness that leads to repentance. Plus, be sure to check out the additional resources in our show notes!
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HOST:
Sarah Turner: Instagram
GUESTS:
Karen Graves: Instagram
Shelby Graves: Instagram
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Beltway Park Church: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
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SHOW NOTES:
You Shall Decree - Sherrie Saltzgaber
30 Prayers for My Child - CleerlyStated.com
Prayers and Scripture for a Wayward Child
The prayers and scriptures below can serve as a source of comfort, strength, and hope as you navigate the challenges of parenting a wayward child.
Prayer for Protection and Guidance - Father, I lift up my child to You today. I ask for Your divine protection over them as they navigate life. Guide them back to the path of righteousness and fill their heart with Your love and wisdom. Surround them with positive influences and remove any negative forces that may lead them astray. I trust in Your unfailing love and grace to bring my child back to You. Amen.
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
Prayer for Strength and Patience - Lord, grant me the strength and patience to love my child unconditionally. Help me to remain calm and hopeful, even in the face of rebellion and heartache. Let my words and actions reflect Your love and mercy, and give me the wisdom to guide my child with kindness and firmness. I believe in Your power to transform hearts and minds. Amen.
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31
Prayer for Repentance and Return - Dear God, I pray for my child’s heart to be softened and their eyes to be opened to the truth of Your Word. May they come to a place of repentance and turn back to You. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon them, convicting them of their ways and leading them towards repentance and renewal. I trust in Your promises and Your power to restore. Amen.
"I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart." Jeremiah 24:7
Prayer for Faith and Hope - Father, I place my trust in You, knowing that You have plans to prosper my child and not to harm them, plans to give them hope and a future. Strengthen my faith as I wait on Your timing and Your ways. Help me to remain hopeful, always believing in Your power to work miracles in my child’s life. Amen.
"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." Jeremiah 29:11
Prayer for Healing and Restoration - Loving God, I ask for healing and restoration in my relationship with my child. Mend the brokenness and bring peace to our home. Let Your love be the foundation upon which we rebuild trust and connection. Heal the wounds of the past and create a new future filled with Your grace and love. Amen.
"I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten—the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm—My great army that I sent among you." Joel 2:25
Prayer for Wisdom and Guidance - God of all wisdom, grant me the discernment to make the right decisions for my child’s well-being. Help me to understand their struggles and guide them with Your wisdom. Show me how to be a source of encouragement, leading by example in faith and love. Amen.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." James 1:5
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