How to Pray for Someone Who Has Strayed from God / 1 John 5:12-21

Someone you love has drifted from God. You've watched it happen and you don't know what to do. The answer John gives is simpler and harder than you think: pray for them. Because God hears prayers that are in line with his will, and it is his will that the prodigal comes home. Chapters: 0:00 - 7:50 The Purpose of Assurance and Confident Prayer We explore the conclusion of 1 John, focusing on how we can have assurance in our salvation and confidence in prayer when we align our requests with God's will. 7:50 - 19:40 Praying for Straying Believers We are called to pray for fellow believers who are trapped in sin, understanding that God desires to restore them to life and bring prodigals back home. 19:40 - 29:20 Children of God Don't Practice Sin We learn that true children of God do not make a practice of sinning, are not controlled by the evil one, and should put sin to death before it grows and destroys. 29:20 - 47:07 Turning from Idols to Jesus We are called to turn away from anything that takes God's place in our hearts, finding freedom from various sins through the power of the Holy Spirit and relationship with Jesus. Pastor Josue Rodriguez is the lead pastor of Life Church of San Antonio, a church on the Southside of San Antonio, TX, committed to making disciples through gospel-centered teaching, worship, service, and witness. Connect with Life Church SA: Website: LCSA.US Instagram: @lcsa.us Facebook: /lifechurchsa YouTube: Subscribe for full Sunday services and Wednesday night Bible studies Give: LCSA.US/give