James’ Books
Prayers for Prodigals
Other parents may not understand what you’re up against with your prodigal son or daughter, but God understands. He knows what its like to have a world full of prodigals, and He waits for you to bring yours to Him through committed, passionate praying.
Parents can bless their child in no greater way than to pray for his or her salvation. Yet sometimes knowing what to pray can be difficult. Prayers for Prodigals will help you pray for your prodigal child while encouraging you and reminding you of the power of God to answer prayer. Ninety Scripture-based prayers cover emotional and practical challenges faced by parents of prodigals.
Use this book to partner with God, through prayer, to change your child’s eternal future by bringing your son or daughter into a vital relationship with Jesus. Nothing in this world or the next could possibly matter more.
Here’s what others are saying about Prayers for Prodigals:
“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. Even for children who don’t walk the prodigal path, all children, teenagers, and adult children need prayer. This book puts such prayer into proper perspective—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. He looks inward first to his own shortfall so that God can then lead him to touch the heart of a loving heavenly Father as he seeks the mind of Christ. 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, Samaritan’s Purse
“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 42 books, including When Mothers Pray
“I am thrilled that such a book is being written for parents of prodigals who need so much encouragement to keep praying when they don’t see any evidence of the answer. I pray God’s blessing on this book.”
—Fern Nichols, Founder & President, Moms in Touch International
“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 their parents. I look forward to using this resource to help many hurting parents!”
—Dr. Kerry L. Skinner, KLS/Life Change Ministries
“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’ words of prayer both honest and helpful, and have already shared them with our own grown children for their own use!”
—Leighton Ford, President, Leighton Ford Ministries
To see an excerpt from the book please visit PrayersForProdigals.org, which also includes a place for parents to share prayers for their prodigal children.
The Lost Art of Praying Together
Jesus has promised that “where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20). Praying together is an opportunity to enter into the presence of God in a unique and powerful way. But for many, praying together has become a lost art. Prayer meetings aren’t at the top of most Christians’ lists of favorite things to do.
Filled with biblical encouragement and practical insights, The Lost Art of Praying Together will help you make united prayer a priority—in your church, your family, and wherever God’s people are gathered together. Reflection questions make this book ideal for personal or group study, and appendices offer practical tips for organizing prayer groups. Amazing things happen when God’s people pray!
“If ever there was a time in our nation for prayer it is now. Dr. Banks has offered a most insightful and practical help on prayer. His work is from the Father’s heart and one of the best that I have read. Time spent in this book is time spent at the Master’s feet.”
—Dr. Terry Teykl, Author, speaker, and consultant
Renewal Ministries
“For those who are searching for spiritual renewal, one could hardly recommend a better place to begin than with the reading of James Banks’ excellent new book, The Lost Art of Praying Together.”
—Garth M. Rosell, Professor of Church History,
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
“James Banks has unearthed some long-overlooked gems from God’s Word and history about why praying together matters. Here’s help for churches, prayer groups and families who hunger to see what God can do when His people pray. The Lost Art of Praying Together is a timely and powerful work.”
—Cheri Fuller, Author of 42 books
Gold Medallion Book Award-winner
For more information about The Lost Art of Praying Together, please visit LostArtofPrayer.com.