We are truly grateful for the opportunity to pray for and offer counsel to your son and daughter-in-law as they navigate the challenges of parenthood and marriage. Having a baby is a wonderful blessing from God, but it also comes with many responsibilities and adjustments that can be overwhelming, especially for a couple who have only been married for two years.
Firstly, we want to emphasize the importance of drawing closer to God and to each other in this season. It is encouraging to hear that they both desire to break free from their negative mindset with God's help. This is a crucial step, as it acknowledges their need for divine intervention and guidance.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this young family to You. We thank You for the precious gift of their child and for the blessing of their marriage. Lord, they are facing the challenges of parenthood and adult responsibilities, and they need Your guidance and strength more than ever.
We pray, Lord, that You would draw them closer to each other and to You. Help them to cast off the negative mindset that has been holding them back and to embrace the joy and blessings that You have bestowed upon them. Give them the wisdom to prioritize their responsibilities and the strength to persevere through the challenges they face.
Remind them, Lord, of Your promise in Philippians 4:13 WEB: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Help them to fix their minds on You and to trust in Your provision and guidance.
We also pray for their marriage, Lord. Strengthen their bond and help them to love and support each other as You intended. Remind them of Your design for marriage, as outlined in Ephesians 5:25-28 WEB: "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it... So ought men also to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself."
Finally, Lord, we pray that they would be filled with a spirit of thankfulness for all that You have blessed them with. Help them to focus on Your goodness and to trust in Your plan for their lives.
We ask these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, who gave His life so that we might have access to You and be saved. It is in His name that we pray, Amen.
In addition to prayer, we encourage your son and daughter-in-law to seek godly counsel and support during this time. They should surround themselves with positive influences and mentors who can offer biblical advice and encouragement.
We also encourage them to be intentional about their marriage and to prioritize their relationship with each other and with God. This may mean setting aside regular time for prayer, Bible study, and quality time together as a couple and as a family.
Finally, we remind them of the importance of being thankful in all circumstances. As 1 Thessalonians 5:18 WEB says, "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you." By cultivating a heart of thankfulness, they can overcome the negativity that has been holding them back and embrace the joy and blessings that God has in store for them.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
