God's Heart for the Prodigal
A Devotional Journey of Mercy, Redemption, and Unfailing Love
Published on 19. May 2026
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-63763-534-6 (ISBN)
Description
Inspired by the Williams family’s journey with their son Zach, God’s Heart for the Prodigal offers thirty days of hope, Scripture, and hard-won wisdom to anyone praying for a prodigal they love.
God’s Heart for the Prodigal was born from Steve and Jenia Williams’s own heartbreak and hope as they prayed for their son, Zach, during the years he wandered far from his faith. With raw honesty and unshakable belief in God's power to restore, they share the lessons, Scriptures, and prayers that sustained them through long seasons of waiting. Now returned to faith, Zach adds his own perspective to their story, offering unique insights from both sides of the prodigal journey.
This 30-day devotional is for every parent, grandparent, spouse, or friend who carries the weight of loving a prodigal. Each day offers encouragement from God's Word, practical guidance for interceding without enabling, and space to process your own grief, fears, and hopes.
Steve and Jenia’s journey, enriched by Zach and his wife Crystal’s candid reflections on his own wandering and return, is a living testimony that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. Their family’s story, paired with biblical truth, will strengthen your faith, deepen your trust, and remind you that your prayers are powerful and effective.
If your heart is heavy for someone you love, God’s Heart for the Prodigal will walk beside you, helping you hold on to hope, lean on the Father’s love, and believe that He is still writing your loved one’s redemption story.
God’s Heart for the Prodigal was born from Steve and Jenia Williams’s own heartbreak and hope as they prayed for their son, Zach, during the years he wandered far from his faith. With raw honesty and unshakable belief in God's power to restore, they share the lessons, Scriptures, and prayers that sustained them through long seasons of waiting. Now returned to faith, Zach adds his own perspective to their story, offering unique insights from both sides of the prodigal journey.
This 30-day devotional is for every parent, grandparent, spouse, or friend who carries the weight of loving a prodigal. Each day offers encouragement from God's Word, practical guidance for interceding without enabling, and space to process your own grief, fears, and hopes.
Steve and Jenia’s journey, enriched by Zach and his wife Crystal’s candid reflections on his own wandering and return, is a living testimony that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. Their family’s story, paired with biblical truth, will strengthen your faith, deepen your trust, and remind you that your prayers are powerful and effective.
If your heart is heavy for someone you love, God’s Heart for the Prodigal will walk beside you, helping you hold on to hope, lean on the Father’s love, and believe that He is still writing your loved one’s redemption story.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Forefront Books
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
458 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63763-534-6 (9781637635346)
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Zach Williams has become one of CCM's leading artists and songwriters by carving a niche with his singular blend of southern rock, country, and faith-filled songwriting, which quickly awarded him his first GRAMMY Award® with his debut album, 2017’s Chain Breaker. Rescue Story followed in 2019, and in 2022 Zach returned with his third full-length album, A Hundred Highways. Zach and his family live near Nashville, Tennessee.
Steve and Jenia Williams were high school sweethearts who have been married for fifty-three-plus years. After surrendering their lives to Jesus in 1975, they chose to build their home on His truth. In 1978, Zach was born in Pensacola, Florida, while Steve attended Liberty Bible College. Amy came along in 1980 after the family moved back home to Arkansas.
Steve worked in construction and owned his own drywall business for forty-five years before retiring in 2022. Jenia was a hairdresser, then a nurse’s aide. In 1985, she pursued a degree in nursing. After graduating in 1989, she worked until retirement in 2018.
Steve was involved in leading worship and playing guitar at church for over twenty-five years. Today, they both volunteer in the Celebrate Recovery program at their church.
Steve and Jenia have seven grandchildren, ranging from teens to young adults. Steve enjoys sports and gardening, while Jenia loves arts and crafts, acrylic/watercolor painting, sewing, baking, and cooking. Both are passionate about God’s Word, prayer, and seeing people experience Jesus in the same way He changed their lives.
Robert Noland is a freelance author, writer, and creative consultant who has collaborated with authors such as Willie Robertson (Duck Dynasty), Michael W. Smith, Bart Millard (MercyMe), Barry Zito (MLB pitcher), and Craig Groeschel, as well as penned multiple projects in coordination with major motion pictures such as I Can Only Imagine, An Interview With God, and I Still Believe. Robert has also released his own best-selling books for men. Living out his calling to honor the Gospel through all forms of artistic storytelling, he and his wife of 35-plus years live outside Franklin, Tennessee. Visit Robert Noland.com.
Steve and Jenia Williams were high school sweethearts who have been married for fifty-three-plus years. After surrendering their lives to Jesus in 1975, they chose to build their home on His truth. In 1978, Zach was born in Pensacola, Florida, while Steve attended Liberty Bible College. Amy came along in 1980 after the family moved back home to Arkansas.
Steve worked in construction and owned his own drywall business for forty-five years before retiring in 2022. Jenia was a hairdresser, then a nurse’s aide. In 1985, she pursued a degree in nursing. After graduating in 1989, she worked until retirement in 2018.
Steve was involved in leading worship and playing guitar at church for over twenty-five years. Today, they both volunteer in the Celebrate Recovery program at their church.
Steve and Jenia have seven grandchildren, ranging from teens to young adults. Steve enjoys sports and gardening, while Jenia loves arts and crafts, acrylic/watercolor painting, sewing, baking, and cooking. Both are passionate about God’s Word, prayer, and seeing people experience Jesus in the same way He changed their lives.
Robert Noland is a freelance author, writer, and creative consultant who has collaborated with authors such as Willie Robertson (Duck Dynasty), Michael W. Smith, Bart Millard (MercyMe), Barry Zito (MLB pitcher), and Craig Groeschel, as well as penned multiple projects in coordination with major motion pictures such as I Can Only Imagine, An Interview With God, and I Still Believe. Robert has also released his own best-selling books for men. Living out his calling to honor the Gospel through all forms of artistic storytelling, he and his wife of 35-plus years live outside Franklin, Tennessee. Visit Robert Noland.com.