Many of us pray for unsaved loved ones for long periods of time. It can easily become discouraging when we see nothing happening in their lives that would indicate God was at work. I found myself in that place recently. As a matter of fact, by all indications, I not only didn't see God at work but I saw things get a bit darker.
As I listened to the radio one morning I heard the testimony of Lysa Terkurst. She had gone through a period of rebellion in her life and is currently the President of Proverbs 31 Ministries. A woman who turned away from God and did her own thing is now being used of the Lord in a wonderful way. God had continued to work in her heart through every circumstance and poor choice. After sharing her rebellious days as an athiest she stopped and said, "even a person who doesn't believe has the fingerprints of God all over them." For me, the picture that came to mind was each prayer that is prayed puts another fingerprint on our loved one. I was so encouraged, knowing how many people are praying for my children and knowing that God's work is often unseen. Just as a fingerprint doesn't always show, it nevertheless is there. I believe that God's hands are at work in the lives of those I desperately want to see come back to fellowship with Jesus. Today, trust that your loved one is in God's hands. Know He is at work! Keep praying!
"The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." James 5:16b
"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Cor. 5:7
Kathy Withers
Kathy's on staff at America's KESWICK in the Development Department. Kathy has been married to her husband Dave for 26 years. They have two adult children. Kathy is active in her local church and has previously served as a Teaching Director for Community Bible Study. Her passion is to encourage women to deepen their walk with Jesus Christ by finding and living out the truths of God's Word.
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