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One of the most devastating experiences for a Christian parent is when a child walks away from faith in Jesus. James Banks has had that experience not once but twice, and he has also experienced the joy of answered prayer, of a prodigal restored. In this updated and expanded Prayers for Prodigals, you will be directed to the source of peace in painful circumstances. Each week you will find encouragement from a father who understands your heartbreak. And you will find daily scriptural prayers and prayer tips to help you come to the heavenly Father with gut-wrenching honesty and hope-filled persistence. As you face heartbreak and hopelessness, this book points to the ultimate source of hope--God. And encourages you and your family to trust Him.

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As a father and grandfather, I have sometimes searched hard for words to express both gratitude and longing for our young ones. I find James Banks's words of prayer honest and helpful, and have already shared them with my grown children for their own use!--Leighton Ford, president of Leighton Ford Ministries I am thrilled that this book has been written. Parents of prodigals need so much encouragement to keep praying even when they don't see any evidence of the answer.--Fern Nichols, founder and president of Moms In Touch International This book will meet a real need for the many parents of prodigals who long to pray their children home and experience God's peace while they're waiting.--Cheri Fuller, author of Mother-Daughter Duet and The One Year Women's Friendshi Years of pastoring and counseling have brought many parents my way who have wayward children. Our God, who answers prayer, is the key in children returning to God and to their parents. I look forward to using this resource to help many hurting parents!--Dr. Kerry L. Skinner, KLS/Life Change Ministries Prayers for Prodigals sits on my nightstand, and my wife and I have used it often. Few books have ministered to me so personally and have impacted my prayer life so profoundly as this one. Prayers for Prodigals is a treasure to any who know or have a prodigal (or any teenager!) and will help you come before your heavenly Father daily, praying the promises of God for your children back to Him.--J.D. Greear, pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC, and author of Just Ask (3/1/2022 12:00:00 AM) My mother, Ruth Bell Graham, would have loved this book Prayers for Prodigals. Why? Because she loved prodigals; I know--I was one. James Banks certainly captures the hearts of many mothers and fathers who agonize over wayward children. James has shared from the depth of experience the secret of parental prayers for children and reveals the truth for effective prayer--God's Word. I believe if every parent would peruse these pages they would find guidance and comfort in trusting the Lord with their dearest possessions.--Franklin Graham, president & CEO, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and

"""As a father and grandfather, I have sometimes searched hard for words to express both gratitude and longing for our young ones. I find James Banks's words of prayer honest and helpful, and have already shared them with my grown children for their own use!""--Leighton Ford, president of Leighton Ford Ministries ""I am thrilled that this book has been written. Parents of prodigals need so much encouragement to keep praying even when they don't see any evidence of the answer.""--Fern Nichols, founder and president of Moms In Touch International ""This book will meet a real need for the many parents of prodigals who long to pray their children home and experience God's peace while they're waiting.""--Cheri Fuller, author of Mother-Daughter Duet and The One Year Women's Friendshi ""Years of pastoring and counseling have brought many parents my way who have wayward children. Our God, who answers prayer, is the key in children returning to God and to their parents. I look forward to using this resource to help many hurting parents!""--Dr. Kerry L. Skinner, KLS/Life Change Ministries ""My mother, Ruth Bell Graham, would have loved this book Prayers for Prodigals. Why? Because she loved prodigals; I know--I was one. James Banks certainly captures the hearts of many mothers and fathers who agonize over wayward children. James has shared from the depth of experience the secret of parental prayers for children and reveals the truth for effective prayer--God's Word. I believe if every parent would peruse these pages they would find guidance and comfort in trusting the Lord with their dearest possessions.""--Franklin Graham, president & CEO, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Prayers for Prodigals sits on my nightstand, and my wife and I have used it often. Few books have ministered to me so personally and have impacted my prayer life so profoundly as this one. Prayers for Prodigals is a treasure to any who know or have a prodigal (or any teenager!) and will help you come before your heavenly Father daily, praying the promises of God for your children back to Him.--J.D. Greear, pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC, and author of Just Ask (3/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)"

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James Banks (D.Min, Gordon-Conwell) makes his home in Durham, North Carolina, with his wife, Cari, where James is the founding pastor of Peace Church. James's adventure with writing started in 4th grade when his teacher discovered it was a great way to keep him out of trouble! He loves to encourage others to draw close to God through heartfelt prayer and fresh insight from Scripture. James's books have been translated into many languages and have touched the lives of over half a million people. They include Prayers for Prodigals, Praying the Prayers of the Bible, Prayers for Your Children, Peace Through Prayer, Hope Lies Ahead (which he co-wrote with his son Geoffrey), and others. You can find teaching from James through Our Daily Bread University's popular Prayer Basics series and the Praying with Jesus DVD. James is featured weekly on the Encouraging Prayer radio broadcast and podcast and is a much-loved speaker for churches and retreats. You can find out more about what James is up to lately by visiting JamesBanks.org.

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