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Prodigal Prayers: Week 5

2/3/2026

Prodigal Prayers: Week 5 – A Prayer for Consistency explores Job 1:5 and the powerful example of a father who prayed continually for his children. This Christian devotional encourages parents and families praying for prodigal children or loved ones to remain faithful, intentional, and persistent in prayer. Rooted in Scripture, this post highlights the power of consistent intercession, trusting God’s grace, and covering children spiritually through every season with unwavering faith and hope.

Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

Prodigal Prayers: Week 4

1/27/2026

Prodigal Prayers: Week 4 – A Prayer for Faith explores 2 Chronicles 20 and the powerful prayer of Jehoshaphat, offering biblical encouragement for those praying for prodigal children or loved ones. This devotional focuses on faith over fear, trusting God when we feel powerless, standing firm in prayer, and believing that the battle belongs to the Lord. A hope-filled resource for families seeking God’s guidance, peace, and restoration through persistent, faith-filled prayer.

Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

Prodigal Prayers: Week 3

1/20/2026

Prodigal Prayers: Week 3 focuses on #praying for the choices of #prodigal #children and loved ones. Drawing from 1 Kings 15, this #devotional contrasts Asa and Abijam to show how #prayer can influence hearts, #guide decisions, and invite #God’s transformative #grace. #Learn how persistent, #faith-filled prayer can bridge the gap between sinful choices and a restored, intimate relationship with God, offering #hope to families praying for prodigals. #ProdigalPrayers #PrayingForProdigals #Bible

Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

Prodigal Prayers: Week 2

1/13/2026

#Prodigal Prayers Week 2--A #Prayer for #Resources explores #God’s #compassionate heart for wandering souls through #Scripture, including 1 Samuel 8, 2 Samuel 14:14, #Ezekiel 16, and the parable of the #ProdigalSon. This #devotional #encourages #believers to #pray BIG bold #prayers for #prodigals, #trusting that God devises means to restore the banished, provide resources for #redemption, and bring wayward hearts home through His unfailing #grace. #ProdigalPrayers #Praying #IntercessoryPrayer

Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

Prodigal Prayers: Week 1

1/6/2026

#Prodigal #Prayers: Week 1--A Prayer for #Deliverance explores Judges 2-3 and God’s response to wandering hearts. #Discover how #God hears cries of distress, is moved by groaning, and raises deliverers. This #devotional encourages #faithful #prayer for #prodigals, reminding #believers that God is a #promise keeper, a jealous God, and merciful toward those who cry out to Him. Perfect for those #interceding for wayward loved ones and seeking #hope through #Scripture. #BibleStudy #ProdigalPrayers

Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

Sweeter Than Honey: Rejoicing in Heaven

12/30/2025

Sweeter Than Honey: Rejoicing in #Heaven explores #Revelation 19 and the powerful #biblical vision of #worship, rejoicing, and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. This #devotional reflection highlights Heaven’s #praise, #God’s righteous judgment, and the #hope #believers have in #Christ. #Discover how the #promise of rejoicing in Heaven strengthens #faith, fuels worship, and anchors the hearts of those whose names are written in the Book of Life. #BookOfLife #Salvation #EternalSecurity #BiblStudy

What if we spent a few quiet moments with God each morning? What if we were intentional about making time for it? And what if we committed to doing that all year long—only to find that by the end of the year, we had read the entirety of God’s Word—His love letter to us?

How many times have you, on January 1, resolved to read the Bible from cover to cover in a year? I’ve made that commitment more times than I can count—and I’ve failed more times than I’d like to admit. But a few years ago, I tried something different. I used a one-year, chronological order of book authorship Bible Reading Itinerary.

Did you know that Genesis wasn’t the first book of the Bible written? While these plans can vary—since it’s impossible to pinpoint exact dates for some books—the plan I used began with the book of Job.

Sweeter Than Honey: Jesus Called Her Name

12/23/2025

#Discover the #hope-filled #truth of the #resurrection in Sweeter Than Honey: Jesus Called Her Name. This #devotional reflection on John 19-21 explores #Jesus’ #crucifixion, resurrection, and His tender encounter with #MaryMagdalene. #Learn how the risen #Savior calls His sheep by name, invites #believers to cling to Him through #prayer and #Scripture, and offers new life through #faith in #Christ. #Biblestudy #Biblejournaling #womenoftheword #coffeeandJesus #intheword #Biblestudymoments

What if we spent a few quiet moments with God each morning? What if we were intentional about making time for it? And what if we committed to doing that all year long—only to find that by the end of the year, we had read the entirety of God’s Word—His love letter to us?

How many times have you, on January 1, resolved to read the Bible from cover to cover in a year? I’ve made that commitment more times than I can count—and I’ve failed more times than I’d like to admit. But a few years ago, I tried something different. I used a one-year, chronological order of book authorship Bible Reading Itinerary.

Did you know that Genesis wasn’t the first book of the Bible written? While these plans can vary—since it’s impossible to pinpoint exact dates for some books—the plan I used began with the book of Job.

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