"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 and CEO of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and 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, speaker and author of Mother-Daughter Duet and The One Year Women's Friendship Devotional

"I am thrilled that this book has been written. Parents of prodigals need so much encouragement to keep praying even when they don't see any evidence of the answer."
-Fern Nichols, founder and president of Moms In Touch International