“O God, 
whose glory it is always to have mercy: 

Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, 
and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; 

who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, 
one God, 
for ever and ever. 
Amen.“

Lord, so many of Your people have loved ones, children, spouses, relatives or friends who have gone astray from following You. So many have spent long sleepless nights pleading in tears for them. So many have all but given up hope for their return to You.

Give them Your grace and peace to keep persevering in prayer and to not lose hope. And Lord, may You touch the hearts of all the prodigals who have wondered away from You so that they may come to their senses and come back to You. Give them a new heart and a new spirit so that they may fully embrace You as their only hope through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.