Bible Verses for Praying for a Prodigal Child
Scriptures for parents whose child has walked away from faith or family.
Bible verses for parents of prodigal children. KJV scriptures about hope, persistent prayer, and trusting God to bring your child home.
"And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him." — Luke 15:20 (KJV)
Watching your child walk away from everything you taught them is a unique kind of heartbreak. Every parent of a prodigal knows the sleepless nights, the desperate prayers, and the ache of an empty chair. The parable of the prodigal son reminds us: the Father never stops watching the road, waiting for the child to come home.
5 Scriptures for Praying for a Prodigal Child
Luke 15:20
"And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him."Read in context
Proverbs 22:6
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."Read in context
Isaiah 49:25
"Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children."Read in context
Jeremiah 31:16-17
"Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy."Read in context
2 Peter 3:9
"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise; as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish."Read in context
A Prayer for Praying for a Prodigal Child
Father, like the father in the parable, I watch the road every day. Pursue my child with Your relentless love. Break the chains that hold them and bring them home. Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Bible verse is for parents of prodigal children?
Luke 15:20 shows the father running to embrace the returning prodigal. Isaiah 49:25 promises God will contend for your children. Jeremiah 31:16-17 says they shall come again from the land of the enemy.
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