We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up your son and the struggles he faces in his studies and obedience. Father God, we know that every child is a gift from You, and You have a purpose and plan for his life. We ask that You would break through the barriers that seem to be holding him back, both in his mind and in his heart.
Lord, we pray for wisdom and understanding to fill his mind as he studies. Your Word tells us in Proverbs 2:6, "For the Lord gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding." We ask that You would open his eyes to the truth and help him to grasp the knowledge set before him. Strengthen his focus and discipline, and let him see the value in the work he is doing.
We also bring before You his struggle with obedience. Disobedience is a heart issue, Lord, and we ask that You would soften his heart toward those in authority over him—his parents, teachers, and You, his Heavenly Father. Ephesians 6:1 reminds us, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." Help him to see the importance of honoring and submitting to those You have placed over him, not out of fear or obligation, but out of love and respect.
Father, we rebuke any spirit of laziness, distraction, or rebellion that may be at work in his life. We declare that he is capable of more than he realizes, and we speak Your truth over him—that he is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), that he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him (Philippians 4:13), and that his steps are ordered by You (Psalm 37:23). We pray that he would surrender his will to Yours and seek Your guidance in all things.
We also ask that You would give wisdom and patience to his parents as they guide him. Parenting is not easy, Lord, and we pray that You would fill them with Your grace, strength, and discernment. Help them to lead with love, firmness, and consistency, always pointing him to You.
Lord, we know that true change comes from You alone. We ask that You would draw this young man to Yourself, that he would come to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior if he hasn’t already. Only in You can he find the strength, purpose, and transformation he needs. We pray that his identity would be rooted in Christ, and that he would grow into the man You have called him to be.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.