7 Promises in the Bible for Parents Experiencing Anxiety About the Prodigal Lives of Their Adult Children

Prayers for Prodigals:

7 Promises in the Bible for Parents Experiencing Anxiety About the Prodigal Lives of Their Adult Children

Lily Taylor | 10.5.23

Prayers for Wayward Children

The Influence of Parents


If your adult child is making choices which are harmful for them or which do not honor God, it is a very human response to be filled with worry for their physical and spiritual wellbeing. But instead of walking the floor worrying, Believers should be walking around praising God for His promises!  Here are 7 beautiful truths from God’s word:


scripture for prodigals 7 promises

These verses remind us that our influence as parents is profound. While our children may stray temporarily, the foundation of faith we’ve instilled in them will remain, guiding them back to God’s embrace.


Scripture for Prodigals:

The 7 Promises



Jeremiah 31:16-17: “Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work (raising of your children, prayer) shall be rewarded, says the LORD, and they (your children) shall come back from the land of the enemy. There is hope in your future, says the LORD, that your children shall come back to their own border (place of peace and safety and well-being)."

(Amplified Bible)

Isaiah 49:25: “I’m the one who’s on your side, defending your cause, rescuing your children.” (MSG)

Proverbs 22:6:  “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (NIV)

Psalm 91:11-12: “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands, they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.” (NIV)

Isaiah 54:13:  “All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.” (NIV)


Deuteronomy 31:6 - “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” (NIV)

Luke 15:11-32: The Parable of the Prodigal Son
This parable illustrates God’s unconditional love and willingness to welcome back wayward children with open arms. Just as the father in the parable eagerly awaits the return of his prodigal son, God eagerly waits for our children to come back to Him.

Conclusion:
Parenting prodigals is undoubtedly a difficult and emotional journey. However, as parents, we can take solace in the profound promises of God’s protection and love for our children. These biblical verses serve as a reminder that our Heavenly Father is watching over them, even in their wanderings. Trust in His divine protection!   

 

Blessings

Lily

These verses remind us that our influence as parents is profound. While our children may stray temporarily, the foundation of faith we’ve instilled in them will remain, guiding them back to God’s embrace.


Scripture for Prodigals:

The 7 Promises


Jeremiah 31:16-17: “Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work (raising of your children, prayer) shall be rewarded, says the LORD, and they (your children) shall come back from the land of the enemy. There is hope in your future, says the LORD, that your children shall come back to their own border (place of peace and safety and well-being)."

(Amplified Bible)


Isaiah 49:25: “I’m the one who’s on your side, defending your cause, rescuing your children.” (MSG)


Proverbs 22:6:  “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (NIV)


Psalm 91:11-12: “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands, they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.” (NIV)


Isaiah 54:13:  “All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.” (NIV)


Deuteronomy 31:6 - “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” (NIV)


Luke 15:11-32: The Parable of the Prodigal Son
This parable illustrates God’s unconditional love and willingness to welcome back wayward children with open arms. Just as the father in the parable eagerly awaits the return of his prodigal son, God eagerly waits for our children to come back to Him.

Conclusion:
Parenting prodigals is undoubtedly a difficult and emotional journey. However, as parents, we can take solace in the profound promises of God’s protection and love for our children. These biblical verses serve as a reminder that our Heavenly Father is watching over them, even in their wanderings. Trust in His divine protection!   

 


Blessings

Lily

These verses remind us that our influence as parents is profound. While our children may stray temporarily, the foundation of faith we’ve instilled in them will remain, guiding them back to God’s embrace.


Scripture for Prodigals:

The 7 Promises


Jeremiah 31:16-17: “Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work (raising of your children, prayer) shall be rewarded, says the LORD, and they (your children) shall come back from the land of the enemy. There is hope in your future, says the LORD, that your children shall come back to their own border (place of peace and safety and well-being)."

(Amplified Bible)


Isaiah 49:25: “I’m the one who’s on your side, defending your cause, rescuing your children.” (MSG)


Proverbs 22:6:  “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (NIV)


Psalm 91:11-12: “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands, they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.” (NIV)


Isaiah 54:13:  “All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.” (NIV)


Deuteronomy 31:6 - “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” (NIV)


Luke 15:11-32: The Parable of the Prodigal Son
This parable illustrates God’s unconditional love and willingness to welcome back wayward children with open arms. Just as the father in the parable eagerly awaits the return of his prodigal son, God eagerly waits for our children to come back to Him.

Conclusion:
Parenting prodigals is undoubtedly a difficult and emotional journey. However, as parents, we can take solace in the profound promises of God’s protection and love for our children. These biblical verses serve as a reminder that our Heavenly Father is watching over them, even in their wanderings. Trust in His divine protection!   

 


Blessings

Lily


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