Bible verses about Wayward Child
Verses for parents of a child who has wandered, holding on to hope and patient love.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.
Isaiah 49:25This is what the LORD says: “Keep your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for the reward for your work will come, declares the LORD. Then your children will return from the land of the enemy.
Jeremiah 31:16So there is hope for your future, declares the LORD, and your children will return to their own land.
Jeremiah 31:17How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!
Hosea 11:8So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
Luke 15:20For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.
Luke 15:24Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.
Colossians 3:21I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
2 Timothy 1:5But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
2 Timothy 3:14From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:15No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back,
James 5:19consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
James 5:20Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.
Isaiah 54:13Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
Psalms 62:8