Praying Prodigals Home
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Chosen (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2000
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Publisher's Description
The enemy has used the temptations of this world to lure so many of our young people away from the values and teaching of their Christian upbringing. Bestselling authors Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock have both endured the pain of waiting for the return of prodigal children. Yet even as they gave each situation into the hands of the Lord, they did not wait passively, succumbing to fear and despair. Instead they battled for their children in prayer, waiting expectantly for Almighty God to intervene. And He did! Now they tell the parents of prodigals how to pray their prodigals home, and how the experience can draw parents into the arms of their heavenly Father and strengthen their bonds of love.
Endorsements (12)
“PRAISE FOR PRAYING PRODIGALS HOME A book filled with hope, practical wisdom and encouragement for parents of prodigals—not only to help them let go and wait in peace instead of panic, but to persevere in praying their children home to God’s heart.”
“Cofounder, Generals of Intercession Colorado Springs, Colorado Praying Prodigals Home is great encouragement and guidance for believers who grieve over and pray for wandering loved ones.”
“Author of Jesus Called Her Mother President Emeritus, Enough Is Enough Port Charles, Florida Praying Prodigals Home will give you (1) hope when you feel hopeless, (2) insights when you can’t figure out or fix anymore and (3) direction when you feel tossed about by your prodigal’s ways. The only question left unanswered at the end of this book is “How long?” I’m waiting, too, for my prodigal to come home. Let’s take these tools, dear friend, and go the distance.”
“Some books about pain remain aloof from the agony, promising help for the hurting but often delivering little more than irritating recipes from unsaved theoreticians. Others are so saturated in hurt that they serve to sympathize but offer scant hope. Praying Prodigals Home is a ray of light from two women who have waded through the corporeal darkness known only to the parents of prodigal children. Real and frank but with a merciful river of joy and faith, this book comforts those who sit in fear while their loved ones trek through the far country. The writers beckon us to reach beyond the pain to a higher plateau, where something called peace is to be had, even amidst the grief.”
“Author of Prayer Takes Wings Tioga, Louisiana From the heart of these two mothers has come wise counsel. You can tell that they’ve been listening to the Father! This book is filled with story after story, all of them pregnant with hope. As I read this manuscript on an airplane, hot tears filled my eyes and high hope filled my heart. I had to set the pages aside and spend a few minutes praying for my three daughters from seat 4A at 30,000 feet. Thank you, Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock, for helping us pray with understanding! I plan to give this book to several close friends and relatives. It’s like sowing seeds of hope.”
“Here are amazingly powerful testimonies of believers who have prayed back home beloved prodigals, ages 15 to 94. Loaded with pearls like “Pride is a luxury parents can’t afford when wooing their child back from the pit,” this book is filled with unforgettable stories from well-known and unknown parents who have stood in the gap for a prodigal.”
“Author of When Mothers Pray Oklahoma City, Oklahoma File this one under H for “Hope”! Praying Prodigals Home is filled with wise counsel offered with lots of heart. As I considered the timeliness of this work in the big picture, it occurs to me that in the matter of the great end-time falling away referred to in Scripture, there can be—and will be through persevering, hope-filled prayer—a great return!”
“Author of Let the Children Pray West Palm Beach, Florida There is no pain like that of having a prodigal in your life. I have experienced this personally, and I have seen a great victory. I only wish I had had this book to read during the times when it seemed like nothing would ever change in my child’s life. This book will comfort you and give you hope.”
“Author and counselor Kildeer, Illinois This pragmatic book faces tough issues and provides answers based on solid spiritual truths. A worthy read!”
“President, Southeastern College Lakeland, Florida Your prodigals may have moved to a far country but rest assured, God has their address. Praying Prodigals Home reminds us that He can and will save them. This book is a faith builder!”
“Author of The God Chasers and God’s Dream Team Pineville, Louisiana This book is a must! Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock have filled it with testimonies that act as a spoon with which to stir your faith. These are not stories of “spooky” happenings that frightened backsliders back to God but, rather, of God’s miraculous intervention in answer to prayers. This is a beautiful portrait of a supernatural God working in the natural to draw to Himself our loved ones who are lost. I highly recommend that you read Praying Prodigals Home and that you keep an extra copy around to give to someone whose faith needs bolstering.”
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