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Luke 15:8-10 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
We’ve been sitting with the Father, joining Him in His watch. He’s watching and waiting for His prodigals. His eyes scan the horizon just waiting for the first glimpse of His beloved’s return. We are joining Him and praying. He tells us that our prayers are the force necessary to change the hearts of His children. He’s confident that our prayers will avail – so confident that he’s fattening up some of his livestock to prepare for the pending celebrations. He is full of faith.
So, we continue to pray.
I speak to the minds and wills of prodigals and say, “Reject perverse ideas! Stay away from every evil in the Name of Jesus Christ.”
I command doors to open that would bring godly influences into their lives. I slam shut every door of evil influence in the Mighty Name of Jesus.
I take up the call to ferret out the wicked and free Your child from the grip of evil. I call down the powers of addiction in Jesus’ Mighty Name. You must go now. I bind the spirit of pride and arrogance. You must leave in Jesus’ Name.
I ask You, Father, to remove the film over the eyes of the deceived. I apply the Blood of Jesus to these eyes and cry out for mercy. I cry out for justice. I cry out for repentance and returning. May these beloved prodigals once again believe the good news – the good news that You are loving, forgiving, and just waiting to celebrate their return.
Amen
After I prayed this this morning, I looked back at the tree where the Father was waiting, and He was not there, just a few apple cores and a dove. There is a note simply saying, “Be back tomorrow.” He loves it when we wait with Him.
“Okay, Father. See you then.”
In the distance I could hear someone whistling a tune… “Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling…”
posted December 18, 2009 at 8:46 am
This prayer has meant alot to me because i am currently, but not for long-term, in a mental hospitol and me writing it doen and saying it everyday will brighten up my day. I’ll be leaving Tuesday and going back to baton rouge to my loving family. please keep me informed through my e-mail on this great newsletter i read everyday. THANKS BELIEFNET!!!!!
posted December 22, 2009 at 7:16 pm
It is very hard to just give up ones will and thoughts to just let God in and obey. I would love to be able to do this; but do not know how. I was raised to be seen and not heard; if I spoke wrongly or to loud I was struck. So as an adult I have raised my children to be free thinkers and speak boldly and loudly for themselves; in a sense I greatly wish I had not done so. Now that I realized I need God and Jesus my children rebuke me. I find myself alone in body, heart and soul and I know that I have no one to blame for that but myself. How does one let God into ones life fully?
posted December 28, 2009 at 9:50 am
Dear Stephanie,
It is great that u have taught your children to speak for themselves. Never be ashamed of that. No one likes change, but your children will see the difference. Just like Jesus, he was alone in body, and he was refused, and rebuked. But with example the people began to believe. Be happy and joyous that u r at a turning point in your life. You will lead by example. It is a very hard road. But it has more rewards than u can imagine. Keep reading the bible, and showing instead of telling the kids how u are changing they will be curious, especially when u have a glow and a smile and the kids will ask why u then will know they are taking notice, be patient and read your bible, dont miss church services and pray. Pray is a powerful thing, I wish the best for you, I too have been thru this, and always remeber we are human we are not jesus. When u get down ask god to help you back up so u can get on with your journey. God Bless and keep you under his wing until you are ready to fly. Lora Lee
posted September 8, 2010 at 8:23 pm
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posted December 6, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Thanks for the read meaning of the Christmas
Season! Consumerism has taken over for big
spenders instead of God!