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This is the second of three episodes leading up to June 2 Worldwide Prodigal Prayer Day. Our theme this year is Fear Not. These articles are designed to prepare us as we engage in battle for the hearts and minds of loved ones who are “prodigal” in one or more of many ways. And if you have fears of any kind, read on.

When you love a prodigal, the fear can be overwhelming, can’t it! Whether your prodigal is your teen child or adult child, a spouse, a sibling, a parent, a friend… Fear can be pervasive when you love a prodigal.

Do you have a loved one you want prayer for on the June 2 Prodigal Prayer Day? Write to us at PrayerforProdigals@gmail.com or go to the Prayer for Prodigals Facebook page. Give us the first name of a prodigal you want prayer for.

To learn how you can be a part of Prodigal Prayer Day, check out this link: https://judydouglass.com/prayerday


Judy’s Resources:
For more resources go to my website: https://judydouglass.com/podcastSongs to help to calm your fears: https://bit.ly/FearNotPlaylistJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQHope for Hurting Parents: https://hopeforhurtingparents.com/Prayer for Prodigals Facebook: facebook.com/Prayer4ProdigalsSign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:
Facebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

Our world is full of fear. Wars, earthquakes, terrorists, volcanoes, racial strife, hurricanes, fires, mass murders, floods, bombs, tornadoes, disease….did I just raise your fear level?

And when you love a prodigal, fears multiply: Is he safe? In jail? Overdosed? Will she survive? Why is she rejecting me? Will I ever get to meet my grandchildren? Where have I gone wrong?

Afraid. Fearful. Even terrified.

Today is our first episode of Fear Not, leading up to our June 2 Worldwide Prodigal Prayer Day. You will hear lots of help to face fears. And be sure to check out the Resources—lots more help for you

Do you have a loved one you want prayer for on the June 2 Prodigal Prayer Day? Write to us at PrayerforProdigals@gmail.com or go to the Prayer for Prodigals Facebook page. Give us the first name of a prodigal you want prayer for.

To learn how you can be a part of Prodigal Prayer Day, check out this link: https://judydouglass.com/prayerday


Judy’s Resources:
For more resources go to my website: judydouglass.com/podcastSongs to help to calm your fears: https://bit.ly/FearNotPlaylistJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:
Facebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

Most of us, as we encounter challenges with our loved ones, try to handle it by ourselves. But as time goes on, we often need more help—professional counseling, medical attention, interventions, spiritual guidance, and various kinds of programs.
Today I’m chatting with Stefani Monn, who went through a program called House of Hope—the same one our son went through. Stefani is coming to tell us about her journey before, during and after those months. I heard her share a bit at a HOH event I attended—she said “House of Hope saved my life.”

Judy’s Resources:
Listen to A House Called Hope Interview: https://tinyurl.com/mr3tyt59House of Hope Website: https://nationalhouseofhope.orgJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9
Stay connected:
Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417Twitter: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

Last week we talked about four gifts God gives us during our prodigal journey—gifts that sustain and equip us for all the challenges. Did one of those gifts—God Himself, love, mercy, or grace--bless, encourage, or help you?
Today we are going to talk about four more gifts our gracious God offers us—valuable resources on our journey to help us with our loved ones and to appreciate the good-work our Lord continues to do in each of us.

Judy’s Resources:
The Mystery of Prayer: https://judydouglass.com/themysteryofprayerRead Perseverance: https://tinyurl.com/mry3h97wRead Surrender: https://tinyurl.com/36s5yauzRead Gratitude: https://tinyurl.com/5cphr4h8Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:
Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417Twitter: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

For our previous two episodes we explored the hard reality of the grief that comes with walking with a challenging child for months and years. I hope you captured some perspective and practice for your grief journey.
This week and next I have gifts for you—gifts from God that will give you what you need for all the twists and turns of your odyssey. If you choose to accept these gifts, you can face what lies ahead.

Judy’s Resources:
Read God’s Gifts to Me: https://judydouglass.com/blog/gods-birthday-gifts-to-meJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9
Stay connected:
Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417Twitter: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

Grief is a normal part of life. Disappointments, losses, hard situations come, and grief is often a part of those.
But when you love a prodigal, grief can become an ongoing reality as the journey goes on and on. The hardest part of our journey lasted about 15 years. Grief was ever present, but so was God. Today I want to share with you some of the ways God met me and sustained me and even freed me.

Judy’s Resources:
Read The Circle of Life: https://tinyurl.com/2pp34dphJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy’s monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9
Stay connected:
Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417Twitter: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDoug