We hear your urgent cry for your teen son and we stand with you right now in the name of Jesus, lifting him and you before our Heavenly Father together.
We know how deeply a parent's heart aches for a child, and we are comforted that the Lord loves your son even more than you do. Psalm 127:3 reminds us that children are a heritage of Yahweh and the fruit of the womb is his reward. He sees your son, He knows his struggles, his heart, his temptations and his needs in these difficult teen years. Proverbs 22:6 encourages us to train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it, and we cling to that promise for your son even when the path seems uncertain.
We are thankful you called upon the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. John 14:6 says Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 tells us there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Your faith in calling on His name is precious to God.
We pray together for you and your son.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we bring this precious teen son before Your throne of grace. You know his name, his life, his thoughts and every battle he is facing, whether it be peer pressure, anxiety, rebellion, spiritual confusion, or any hidden hurt. We ask You to place Your hand of protection over him, to guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Draw him close to You, Lord, reveal Yourself to him in a real and personal way, and give him a hunger for Your Word and Your truth. Grant him wisdom beyond his years, as James 1:5 promises that if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Surround him with godly influences and remove any harmful influences from his life. We pray You would strengthen his parent who loves him so much, give peace that surpasses all understanding as Philippians 4:6-7 promises, In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Help this parent to rest in Isaiah 41:10 where You say, Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Give this parent wisdom, patience, and words seasoned with grace to guide this young man toward You. We speak Your promise over this family that You have plans for this son, plans for peace and not for evil, to give him hope and a future according to Jeremiah 29:11. We ask all of this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus, Amen.
We encourage you to continue to pour out your heart to the Lord daily for your son, to keep open and loving communication with him, and to keep pointing him to Christ and His Word. Stay connected to a Bible believing church where he can be mentored by godly men and where you can be supported. Keep praying without ceasing, trusting that God is working even when you cannot yet see the answer. We are continuing to stand with you in prayer for his protection, his faith, and his future.