Keeping The Light On

Using the father of the prodigal son as an example, Don Wilkerson portrays a father waiting-and perhaps praying-for his son's return. Were it to be in the dead of night, "The father left a light on in the front window to guide his son all the way home." This becomes a metaphor for keeping the light of faith and prayer going for the spiritual awakening of our loved ones: the unconverted, backslidden, or those who abandon their faith.

Don shares how his mother and the other Wilkersons kept the light on, praying for the firstborn in their family (Juanita) whose "prodigal living" lasted for over fifty years. He shares about the Wilkerson's thirdborn (Jerry) who became first a working alcoholic and then eventually lost everything: his career, his wife, and his relationship with his four children.

These true accounts of spiritual awakenings will give hope to all who are praying for their loved ones, inspiring you to keep the light of faith and prayer on, even if the wait is for many years.