Lies and betrayal replaced bedtime prayers as my precious ballerina daughter transformed into a rebellious stranger. Throughout high school she tested home rules, but college life offered additional freedoms too hard to resist. Following graduation, she moved in with her boyfriend and walked the path of a prodigal.
As she turned away from me and God, my heart shattered. I blamed myself and questioned my abilities as a Christian mother. Guilt, shame, and depression enveloped me. I cried and begged God for answers. Through the silence, I prayed.
I prayed like my daughter’s life depended on it because I believed it did. As Satan spoke lies into her life, I prayed truths. I inserted my daughter’s name into forty scriptures and prayed forty truths. Over and over, for four years.
Dear Lord, I pray my daughter will trust in You with all her heart and not depend on her own understanding. Guide her in seeking Your will in all she does, and show her which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
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What an amazing God! Blessed by you sharing pain, joy and redemption!
Thanks, dear friend. Miss you!
Hi Krista, Would you be able to share the list of scriptures that you prayed through? Thank you for your words. They were an encouragement to me.
Hi, Faye. The 40 scriptures were taken from Janet Thompson’s book, Praying for Your Prodigal Daughter. I highly recommend her book.