Parent of an adult should know
1 John 5:14-15
And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for.
Lord, I know You are the only perfect parent. Thank for loving my adult children as much as I do. Thank you for hearing my prayers for them. Give me faith to believe and patience to wait for the answers. Help me to not blame myself for anything that goes wrong in their lives. Where I have made mistakes, I confess those to you and ask that You would redeem them all and release me from all guilt. Help me to forgive my adult children for anything they have done to hurt or disappoint me. Today I say, "For this adult child I prayed, and You, Lord, have heard my prayers and granted my petition" (1 Samuel 1:27). I give You all praise and glory.
Lord I pray You would teach me how to intercede for my adult children. Thank You that You love me and my children, and that You will hear my prayers for them. Set me free from all worry and concern I have about them so I can have peace. Thank you that Your love and power poured out in me means that my prayers for them will have power. Help me to forgive my spouse for anything I feel he or she did wrong in raising them. Help me to forgive anyone who has hurt my adult children in any way. Help me to forgive myself for any time I feel i have not been the perfect parent. In Jesus name I pray.
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Col 4:2
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for.
Lord, I know You are the only perfect parent. Thank for loving my adult children as much as I do. Thank you for hearing my prayers for them. Give me faith to believe and patience to wait for the answers. Help me to not blame myself for anything that goes wrong in their lives. Where I have made mistakes, I confess those to you and ask that You would redeem them all and release me from all guilt. Help me to forgive my adult children for anything they have done to hurt or disappoint me. Today I say, "For this adult child I prayed, and You, Lord, have heard my prayers and granted my petition" (1 Samuel 1:27). I give You all praise and glory.
Lord I pray You would teach me how to intercede for my adult children. Thank You that You love me and my children, and that You will hear my prayers for them. Set me free from all worry and concern I have about them so I can have peace. Thank you that Your love and power poured out in me means that my prayers for them will have power. Help me to forgive my spouse for anything I feel he or she did wrong in raising them. Help me to forgive anyone who has hurt my adult children in any way. Help me to forgive myself for any time I feel i have not been the perfect parent. In Jesus name I pray.
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Col 4:2
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
See God pour out His Spirit upon them
Lord, You have said that in the last days You will pour out your spirit upon all flesh. i cry out to you from the depths of my heart that You pour out your spirit upon my adult children. Pour out your spirit upon me and my adult children-in-laws, both present and future. Pour out your spirit upon whatever difficult circumstances each of my adult children facing. Be Lord over every part of their lives and every aspect of their beings. Speak to my adults children's hearts and help them to hear from You. Enable them to understand Your leading and direction for their lives. in Jesus name I pray.
Acts 2:17
In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.
Lord, open my adult children's ears to hear your truth so he (she) will reject all lies. Help him (her) to move by the power of your spirit. Enable him (her) to rise above the onslaught of evil in our culture. Where he (she) walked away from you in any way, stretch out Your hand and drew him (her) back. Convict his (her) back to where he (she) should be. May the Holy spirit poured out on him (her) completely neutralise the power of the enemy attempting to pour out evil in his (her) life. i know You can do far more in my adult child's life than I can ever do, and I invite You to do so. In Jesus name I pray.
Luke 11:13
So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”
Lord, i pray my adult children will never grieve Your Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30), but will receive Him as a gift from You (Luke 11:13). Fill them with your Holy Spirit and pout into them Your peace, hope, faith, truth and power. Let a spirit of praise arise in their hearts and teach them to worship You in spirit and in truth. If there is anything I can do or should I do - or shouldn't do - as my adult children's parent, please make that clear to me so that I will do the right thing. Holy Spirit of truth, reveal the truth that needs to be seen by me and my children. Guide me in my response to them always. In Jesus name I pray.
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.
Acts 2:17
In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.
Lord, open my adult children's ears to hear your truth so he (she) will reject all lies. Help him (her) to move by the power of your spirit. Enable him (her) to rise above the onslaught of evil in our culture. Where he (she) walked away from you in any way, stretch out Your hand and drew him (her) back. Convict his (her) back to where he (she) should be. May the Holy spirit poured out on him (her) completely neutralise the power of the enemy attempting to pour out evil in his (her) life. i know You can do far more in my adult child's life than I can ever do, and I invite You to do so. In Jesus name I pray.
Luke 11:13
So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”
Lord, i pray my adult children will never grieve Your Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30), but will receive Him as a gift from You (Luke 11:13). Fill them with your Holy Spirit and pout into them Your peace, hope, faith, truth and power. Let a spirit of praise arise in their hearts and teach them to worship You in spirit and in truth. If there is anything I can do or should I do - or shouldn't do - as my adult children's parent, please make that clear to me so that I will do the right thing. Holy Spirit of truth, reveal the truth that needs to be seen by me and my children. Guide me in my response to them always. In Jesus name I pray.
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.
Develop a heart for God, His Word, and His Ways
Lord, I pray that my child (___) will love your word and will feed his (her) soul with it each day. Speak to his (her) heart and breath life into every word so that it comes alive to him (her). Teach him (her) your ways and Your laws and enable him (her) to do the right thing. I pray a silencing of the enemy's voice so that he (she) will hear the Holy Spirit speaking to his (her) heart. You have said in Your word that when someone turns away from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination (Proverbs 28:9). I pray that she (he) will never turn a deaf ear to Your laws. In Jesus name I pray.
Proverbs 12:28
The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.
Lord, I pray that my child (___) and ask that You would five him (her) a heart to know You. I pray that just as it was said of Your good and faithful servant Daniel that "an excellent spirit was in him (Daniel 6:3), may it also be said of my daughter (son) that an excellent spirit is in her (him). Draw him (her) close to you and enable him (her) to become more like You. You have said in Your word that You are the door by which anyone can enter and be saved (John 10:9). keep her (him) from going through any other door except the path to eternity that You have for him (her). In Jesus name I pray.
2 Chronicles 16:9
The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.
Lord, where my daughter (son) has walked away from You in any way, cause her (him) to return to You with her (his) whole heart (Jeremiah 24:7). Enable her (his) to become a new creation in Christ as You have said in Your word (2 Corinthians 5:17). Give her (him) a heart of repentance - the kind of heart that is humble and turned towards You. Wherever there is any rebellion in her (him), I pray You would create in her (him) a clean heart and renew right spirit within her (him). Take away all pride that allows her (him) to think she (he) can live without You. Give her (him) to think that she (he) a desire to want what You want. In Jesus name I pray.
John 15:7-8
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! 8 When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.
God, help (name of my child) to have a passion for Your presence and Your word. Help her (him) to sense the presense of Your Holy Spirit guiding her (him). I pray that she (he) will exalt You, love You enough to put You first, and server You. May the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in her (his) life energize her (his) devotion to You. I pray that she (he) will draw life from her (his) relationship with You. Keep her (him) on Your path so that she (he) is always where You want her (him) to be, doing what You want her (him) to do. Enable me to inspire in her (him) a greater love for You because she (he) sees Your love in me. In Jesus name I pray.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
Grow in wisdom, discernment and revelation
Lord, you have said that if we lack wisdom, we are to ask for it and You will give it to us (James 1:5). I come to You asking that You would pour our Your spirit of wisdom upon (name of adult child). Give him (her) wisdom to always speak the right word to others, to seek godly and wise council, to be humble and not prideful, and not be drawn toward the wisdom of the world. Help him (her) soul (Proverbs 3:21-22). Give him (her) always make good choices and decisions, and to trust the right people. In Jesus name I pray.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Lord, I pray that (name of the child) will have wisdom that comes through Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:8). Help him (her) to be strong, refusing to fall into the ways of the foolish. Help him (her) to have the wisdom to never blaspheme Your name. Bring strong conviction into his (her) heart whenever he (she) is tempted. Instead, i pray that he (she) will "let the high praises of God" be in his (her) mouth and "a two-edged sword" in his (her) hand (Psalms 149:6). Give him (her) wisdom that guides him (her) away from danger and protects him (her) from evil. Give him (her) a deep sense of the truth, and the ability to take information and make accurate judgements about its. In Jesus name I pray.
Proberbs 13:14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.
Lord, I know that Your word is the two-edged sword You want in my adult child's hand, so I pray that You would put a love in his (her) heart for the scriptures and a desire to read the Bible every day. Engrave Your words on his (her) mind and heart so that they become life to him (her). Enable him (her) to retain Your words and keep your commands so he (she) can live (Proverbs 4:4). You have said in Your word that "a wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise council" (Proverbs 1:5). I pray that he (she) will become filled with Your wisdom and able to hear the truth and know it. In Jesus name I pray.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who give to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Lord, I pray that you would give my child the ability to discern between good and evil, just as You gave that ability to Solomon. Help him (her) to discern between holy and unholy, clean and unclean, right and wrong. Give him (her) insight into people and situations, enabling him (her) to see what he (she) would otherwise not be able to see. Help him (her) to see the things that can only be spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2:14). I pray that he (she) will "cry out for discernment" and lift up his (her) voice for understanding so that he (she) will "understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God" (Proverbs 2:3,5). In Jesus name I pray.
Proverbs 2:3-5
If you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Lord, I pray that you five my children revelation for their lives. Help them to be guided by the revelation in all they do. Don't let them become paralysed with indecision because they don't have a word in their heart from You. Give them revelation that fill their minds and hearts with a vision for their lives that opens their eyes to what Your purpose and calling is for them. Give them revelation that enables them to make a right decision they would not have made without it. Most of all, I pray You would reveal who You are to them in such a way that they know it is a revelation from You. In Jesus name I pray.
Proverbs 28:18
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but happy is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Lord, I pray that (name of the child) will have wisdom that comes through Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:8). Help him (her) to be strong, refusing to fall into the ways of the foolish. Help him (her) to have the wisdom to never blaspheme Your name. Bring strong conviction into his (her) heart whenever he (she) is tempted. Instead, i pray that he (she) will "let the high praises of God" be in his (her) mouth and "a two-edged sword" in his (her) hand (Psalms 149:6). Give him (her) wisdom that guides him (her) away from danger and protects him (her) from evil. Give him (her) a deep sense of the truth, and the ability to take information and make accurate judgements about its. In Jesus name I pray.
Proberbs 13:14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.
Lord, I know that Your word is the two-edged sword You want in my adult child's hand, so I pray that You would put a love in his (her) heart for the scriptures and a desire to read the Bible every day. Engrave Your words on his (her) mind and heart so that they become life to him (her). Enable him (her) to retain Your words and keep your commands so he (she) can live (Proverbs 4:4). You have said in Your word that "a wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise council" (Proverbs 1:5). I pray that he (she) will become filled with Your wisdom and able to hear the truth and know it. In Jesus name I pray.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who give to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Lord, I pray that you would give my child the ability to discern between good and evil, just as You gave that ability to Solomon. Help him (her) to discern between holy and unholy, clean and unclean, right and wrong. Give him (her) insight into people and situations, enabling him (her) to see what he (she) would otherwise not be able to see. Help him (her) to see the things that can only be spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2:14). I pray that he (she) will "cry out for discernment" and lift up his (her) voice for understanding so that he (she) will "understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God" (Proverbs 2:3,5). In Jesus name I pray.
Proverbs 2:3-5
If you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Lord, I pray that you five my children revelation for their lives. Help them to be guided by the revelation in all they do. Don't let them become paralysed with indecision because they don't have a word in their heart from You. Give them revelation that fill their minds and hearts with a vision for their lives that opens their eyes to what Your purpose and calling is for them. Give them revelation that enables them to make a right decision they would not have made without it. Most of all, I pray You would reveal who You are to them in such a way that they know it is a revelation from You. In Jesus name I pray.
Proverbs 28:18
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but happy is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
Find freedom, restoration and wholeness
Lord, I know You are greater than anything my child be shackled by, and Your plans for her (his) life are for total freedom. Holy Spirit, help her (him) to understand that where You are, there is liberty. Help her (him) to find the transformation that can only be found in Your presence. Teach my daughter (son) to seek Your presence in the word, in prayer, and in praise and worship. Help her (him) to see the truth about any sin in her (his) life. Where the enemy is oppressing her (him), remove the blinders from her (his) eyes so she (he) can recognise the truth about that too. In Jesus name I pray.
2 Corinthians 3:17
The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Lord, I pray for my child will find all the freedom and liberty You have for them. I pray for an outpouring of Your Holy Spirit of liberty upon them so that great breakthrough can come in any area of their lives where it is needed. Whether they have been imprisoned by their own sins, or the lies and plans of the enemy have held them captive, I pray You would liberate them. If they need to be set free from a wrong mind-set or an ungodly belief, help them to move into freedom in Christ. I don't know all the ways my children need to be set free, but You do, lord. please shed Your light on whatever must be illuminated so they can see. In Jesus name I pray.
John 8:36
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Jesus, Your word says that You came "to proclaim liberty to the captives" and "to set at liberty those who are oppressed" (Luke 4:18). I pray that wherever (name of my child) she (he) is being oppressed by the enemy, i pray that You would deliver her (him) from that torment. Break any stronghold that the enemy has erected against her (him), I know that one of the greatest things I can do for my child is to get free myself. Show me if I am entertaining anything in my mind, my heart, or my life that is not of You so I can be free of it. In Jesus name I pray.
psalms 34:7
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
Lord, I pray You would make whole anything in my child's life that is broken. Bring restoration of all that has been lost. Restore lost time, lost opportunities, lost health, lost relationships, or whatever else that has been taken from her (him). Bring transformation needed so that she (he) can receive the wholeness You have for her (him). once she (he) has been set free, help her (him) to stay free. Keep her (him) from becoming entangle again. i say to You, Lord, "Be exalted, O God, above the heaven, and Your glory above all the earth; that Your beloved may be delivered" (Psalms 108:5-6). In Jesus name I pray.
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Lord, deliver me from everything that hinders the flow of Your Spirit in me. I pray that my freedom will be apparent to my adult children and that it will inspire a desire for freedom in them. Help me to have the kind of dynamic, powerful, and hope-filled relationship with You that instils in them a quest for the same. Enable me to always live Your way so that my adult children and I will reap the benefits of Your mercy toward me (Exodus 20:6). may the blessings of my life, lived according to your laws, flow to them. Show me how to pray so they can be liberated from everything that keeps them from all You have for them. In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 91:14
“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
2 Corinthians 3:17
The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Lord, I pray for my child will find all the freedom and liberty You have for them. I pray for an outpouring of Your Holy Spirit of liberty upon them so that great breakthrough can come in any area of their lives where it is needed. Whether they have been imprisoned by their own sins, or the lies and plans of the enemy have held them captive, I pray You would liberate them. If they need to be set free from a wrong mind-set or an ungodly belief, help them to move into freedom in Christ. I don't know all the ways my children need to be set free, but You do, lord. please shed Your light on whatever must be illuminated so they can see. In Jesus name I pray.
John 8:36
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Jesus, Your word says that You came "to proclaim liberty to the captives" and "to set at liberty those who are oppressed" (Luke 4:18). I pray that wherever (name of my child) she (he) is being oppressed by the enemy, i pray that You would deliver her (him) from that torment. Break any stronghold that the enemy has erected against her (him), I know that one of the greatest things I can do for my child is to get free myself. Show me if I am entertaining anything in my mind, my heart, or my life that is not of You so I can be free of it. In Jesus name I pray.
psalms 34:7
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
Lord, I pray You would make whole anything in my child's life that is broken. Bring restoration of all that has been lost. Restore lost time, lost opportunities, lost health, lost relationships, or whatever else that has been taken from her (him). Bring transformation needed so that she (he) can receive the wholeness You have for her (him). once she (he) has been set free, help her (him) to stay free. Keep her (him) from becoming entangle again. i say to You, Lord, "Be exalted, O God, above the heaven, and Your glory above all the earth; that Your beloved may be delivered" (Psalms 108:5-6). In Jesus name I pray.
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Lord, deliver me from everything that hinders the flow of Your Spirit in me. I pray that my freedom will be apparent to my adult children and that it will inspire a desire for freedom in them. Help me to have the kind of dynamic, powerful, and hope-filled relationship with You that instils in them a quest for the same. Enable me to always live Your way so that my adult children and I will reap the benefits of Your mercy toward me (Exodus 20:6). may the blessings of my life, lived according to your laws, flow to them. Show me how to pray so they can be liberated from everything that keeps them from all You have for them. In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 91:14
“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
Understand God's purpose for their lives
Lord, I pray for (name of child) to have a sense of purpose for his (her) life and the ability to understand that purpose with clarity. Give him (her) the spirit of wisdom and revelation so that the eyes of his (her) understanding will be enlightened. Help him (her) to know what is the hope of Your calling and what is the exceeding greatness of Your power on his (her) behalf (Ephesians 1:17-19). I pray that Your plans to fulfil the destiny and purpose You have for him (her) will succeed and not the plans of the enemy. Enable him (her) to separate himself (herself) from all the distractions of this world and turn to You in order to hear Your voice. In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 20:4
May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfil all your purpose.
Lord, show to pray specifically for my child's purpose, direction and calling. Give me insight and revelation. Help me to encourage him (her) and give helpful input without being judgemental or overbearing. Where the answers seems to be a long time in coming, help us not to lose heart. Keep us strong in faith until Your purpose has been fulfilled in his (her) life. Help him (her) to hear voice so he (she) has a word in his (her) heart from You. Let it become a springboard propelling him (her) in the right direction. Give him (her) a strong sense of direction and purpose that transcends all fear, hesitation, laziness, defeat, and failure. In Jesus name I pray.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Lord, when my child do have a sense of purpose, I pray that they will not lose it. Give them the wisdom and motivation to take the right steps every day. Enable them to understand what is most important in life, so they can make decisions and choices easily. I pray they will never fail to consider their destiny in every choice they make and in everything they do. Help them to not have their minds made up without consulting You. keep them from insisting on what they want instead of wanting what You want. In-still in my child a desire to always be in the centre of Your will. In Jesus name I pray.
Ephesians 1:16-18
[I make] mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling.
Psalms 20:4
May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfil all your purpose.
Lord, show to pray specifically for my child's purpose, direction and calling. Give me insight and revelation. Help me to encourage him (her) and give helpful input without being judgemental or overbearing. Where the answers seems to be a long time in coming, help us not to lose heart. Keep us strong in faith until Your purpose has been fulfilled in his (her) life. Help him (her) to hear voice so he (she) has a word in his (her) heart from You. Let it become a springboard propelling him (her) in the right direction. Give him (her) a strong sense of direction and purpose that transcends all fear, hesitation, laziness, defeat, and failure. In Jesus name I pray.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Lord, when my child do have a sense of purpose, I pray that they will not lose it. Give them the wisdom and motivation to take the right steps every day. Enable them to understand what is most important in life, so they can make decisions and choices easily. I pray they will never fail to consider their destiny in every choice they make and in everything they do. Help them to not have their minds made up without consulting You. keep them from insisting on what they want instead of wanting what You want. In-still in my child a desire to always be in the centre of Your will. In Jesus name I pray.
Ephesians 1:16-18
[I make] mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling.
Work Successfully and Have Financial Stability
Lord, I pray for Your blessings upon (name of child). Bless the work of her (his) hands in every way. Give her (his) a strong sense of purpose so that she (he) is led to the right occupation and is always in the job or position that is Your will for her (his) life. Speak to her (him) about what she (he) was created to do, so that she (he) never wanders from job to job without a purpose. Help her (him) find great purpose in every job she (he) does. Pour our Your Holy Spirit upon her (him) and help her (him) to be "not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord" (Romans 12:1). In Jesus name I pray.
Colossians 3:23
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.
Colossians 3:23
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.
Have a sound mind and a Right attitude
Lord, I pray that You would help (name of child) to be able to take control of his (her) mind and emotions. Enable him (her) to bring every thought into captivity (2 Corinthians 10:5). Help him (her) not to entertain just any thought that comes into his (her) head, but to have the discernment to recognise the voice of the enemy speaking lies. Take away all deception so that he (she) will not accept a lie for truth. Help him (her) to clearly recognise the enemy's deception for the purpose of destroying him (her).Give him (her) the ability to resist filling his (her) mind with anything that is not glorifying to You. Help him (her) to instead fill his (her) mind with thoughts that please You. In Jesus name I pray.
Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.
Lord, help (name of child) to think about things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, good, virtuous, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). I pray for him (her) to be able to resist any attempt of the enemy to torment his (her) mind with negative thoughts and motions. Help him (her) to be repulsed by ungodly books, magazines, music, films and Internet and television images so that he (she) always turns away from those things. Help him (her) to choose the love, power, and sound mind You have given him (her). Dissolve any dark clouds of negative emotions that hove him (her). Set him (her) free from all confusion and bring clarity of mind. In Jesus name I pray.
Ephesians 4:17-18
You should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; ... be renewed in the spirit of your mind.
Lord, give my child faith to replace all doubt. Bring Your joy where there is sadness or depression. Give him (her) confidence in You to replace insecurity within himself (herself). Give him (her) peace, patience, and forgiveness to replace all anger. Give him (her) Your love to dissolve all fear. Give him (her) Your presence to erase all loneliness. i pray that You would give him (her) wisdom about what he (she) allows into his (her) mind. Give him (her) great discernment so the lines between good and bad are clearly seen. Convict him (her) wherever he (she) crosses the line, and grieve his (her) spirit the way it grieves Yours. I pray for his (her) mind to be captured by You. In Jesus name I pray.
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Lord, I know that death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21), so I pray that You would help me to always speak words of life to my child's mind and heart whenever I talk to him. Enable me to build him (her) up and show love in ways he (she) can perceive. Draw my child to Your word so that it will be a discern-er of the thoughts and intents of the heart every time he (she) reads it (Hebrews 4:12). Reveal to him (her) any srong thinking or beliefs. Make Your thoughts to be his (her) thoughts. Help him (her) to have the "mind of Christ" at all times and in every situation (1 Corinthians 2:16). In Jesus name I pray.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
Lord, where my child is struggling in his (her) mind or emotions, I pray that You would help him (her) to understand that "weeping may endure for a might, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalms 131:2). I claim the "sound mind" You have promised for my child. Teach him (her) to lift up praise and worship to You until he (she) hears Your voice clearly speaking to his (her) soul. In Jesus name I pray.
Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.
Lord, help (name of child) to think about things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, good, virtuous, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). I pray for him (her) to be able to resist any attempt of the enemy to torment his (her) mind with negative thoughts and motions. Help him (her) to be repulsed by ungodly books, magazines, music, films and Internet and television images so that he (she) always turns away from those things. Help him (her) to choose the love, power, and sound mind You have given him (her). Dissolve any dark clouds of negative emotions that hove him (her). Set him (her) free from all confusion and bring clarity of mind. In Jesus name I pray.
Ephesians 4:17-18
You should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; ... be renewed in the spirit of your mind.
Lord, give my child faith to replace all doubt. Bring Your joy where there is sadness or depression. Give him (her) confidence in You to replace insecurity within himself (herself). Give him (her) peace, patience, and forgiveness to replace all anger. Give him (her) Your love to dissolve all fear. Give him (her) Your presence to erase all loneliness. i pray that You would give him (her) wisdom about what he (she) allows into his (her) mind. Give him (her) great discernment so the lines between good and bad are clearly seen. Convict him (her) wherever he (she) crosses the line, and grieve his (her) spirit the way it grieves Yours. I pray for his (her) mind to be captured by You. In Jesus name I pray.
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Lord, I know that death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21), so I pray that You would help me to always speak words of life to my child's mind and heart whenever I talk to him. Enable me to build him (her) up and show love in ways he (she) can perceive. Draw my child to Your word so that it will be a discern-er of the thoughts and intents of the heart every time he (she) reads it (Hebrews 4:12). Reveal to him (her) any srong thinking or beliefs. Make Your thoughts to be his (her) thoughts. Help him (her) to have the "mind of Christ" at all times and in every situation (1 Corinthians 2:16). In Jesus name I pray.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
Lord, where my child is struggling in his (her) mind or emotions, I pray that You would help him (her) to understand that "weeping may endure for a might, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalms 131:2). I claim the "sound mind" You have promised for my child. Teach him (her) to lift up praise and worship to You until he (she) hears Your voice clearly speaking to his (her) soul. In Jesus name I pray.
Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Resist evil influences and destructive behavior
Lord, I pray the You will give (name of child) the discernment she (he) needs to understand the clear choice between good and evil, and right and wrong, between what is life giving and life destroying, and between a path into a secure and good future and a dead-end street. I pray that she (he) will not allow the world to shape by You. I know that the influence of the enemy can come in so subtly as to be nearly unobserved until its too late. But I pray that with Holy Spirit - given wisdom and discernment she (he) can be prepared for the enemy and anticipate his plans. In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 18:2
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
Lord, I pray that this worldly culture will not have a hold on my daughter (son). Server any attachment in her (him) for the evil of the world and free her (him) to be attracted only to You and Your power and not "give place to the devil" (Ephesians 4:27). I pray that she (he) would seek Your guidance for her (his) life. I pray that You would be her (his) "hiding place where she (he) will be preserved from trouble. Surround her (him) "with songs of deliverance" and instruct her (him) in the way she (he) should go (Psalms 32:7). In Jesus name I pray.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Lord, I pray that You would give me wisdom to know how to pray for each of my children. Give me courage to confront them when I need to. Help me to wait for the right timing and give me the exact words to say. Open their hearts to hear from me. Wherever they have strayed from Your ways, I pray You would extend Your shepherd's crook and bring them back into the fold. Be their strength in time of trouble and deliver them from the wicked one (Psalms 37:39-40). Thank You, Lord, that You deliver us from our enemies (Psalms 18:48). Where my children have taken captive by evil influences or destructive behaviour, I pray that You will set them free. I Jesus name I pray.
Zechariah 4:6
Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.
Lord, I realise I don't know everything going on in my child's mind., emotions, or life, but You do. Reveal what needs to be revealed. Expose any error of thought so clearly that she (he) is brought to repentance before You. Don't allow her (him) is even toying with something that is an enemy trap for her (his) out of it. Keep her (him) away from people who intend to do evil or involve her (him) in evil works. Keep her (him) from falling into temptation. Strengthen her (him) to resist all evil influences and avoid all destructive behaviour. Keep and protect her (him) from the evil one. In Jesus name I pray.
2 Corinthians 10:4
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.
Lord, work in my child's life to bring her (him) into full alignment with Your will. Open her (his) eyes to see Your truth, so she (he) will be free of any deception. Smash any false idols in her (his) mind that entice her (him) off the path You have for her (him). i know that You will not violate the will of my child, but I invite You to penetrate her (his) life by the power of Your Holy Spirit and cause her (his) heart to be touched by your presence. I pray that she (he) will be free of all evil influences an destructive behaviour. In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 97:10-11
You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints;
He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous,
And gladness for the upright in heart.
Psalms 18:2
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
Lord, I pray that this worldly culture will not have a hold on my daughter (son). Server any attachment in her (him) for the evil of the world and free her (him) to be attracted only to You and Your power and not "give place to the devil" (Ephesians 4:27). I pray that she (he) would seek Your guidance for her (his) life. I pray that You would be her (his) "hiding place where she (he) will be preserved from trouble. Surround her (him) "with songs of deliverance" and instruct her (him) in the way she (he) should go (Psalms 32:7). In Jesus name I pray.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Lord, I pray that You would give me wisdom to know how to pray for each of my children. Give me courage to confront them when I need to. Help me to wait for the right timing and give me the exact words to say. Open their hearts to hear from me. Wherever they have strayed from Your ways, I pray You would extend Your shepherd's crook and bring them back into the fold. Be their strength in time of trouble and deliver them from the wicked one (Psalms 37:39-40). Thank You, Lord, that You deliver us from our enemies (Psalms 18:48). Where my children have taken captive by evil influences or destructive behaviour, I pray that You will set them free. I Jesus name I pray.
Zechariah 4:6
Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.
Lord, I realise I don't know everything going on in my child's mind., emotions, or life, but You do. Reveal what needs to be revealed. Expose any error of thought so clearly that she (he) is brought to repentance before You. Don't allow her (him) is even toying with something that is an enemy trap for her (his) out of it. Keep her (him) away from people who intend to do evil or involve her (him) in evil works. Keep her (him) from falling into temptation. Strengthen her (him) to resist all evil influences and avoid all destructive behaviour. Keep and protect her (him) from the evil one. In Jesus name I pray.
2 Corinthians 10:4
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.
Lord, work in my child's life to bring her (him) into full alignment with Your will. Open her (his) eyes to see Your truth, so she (he) will be free of any deception. Smash any false idols in her (his) mind that entice her (him) off the path You have for her (him). i know that You will not violate the will of my child, but I invite You to penetrate her (his) life by the power of Your Holy Spirit and cause her (his) heart to be touched by your presence. I pray that she (he) will be free of all evil influences an destructive behaviour. In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 97:10-11
You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints;
He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous,
And gladness for the upright in heart.
Avoid all Sexual pollution and Temptation
Lord, help my child to flee sexual pollution - to turn away from it. Give him (her) the conviction to change the channel; shut down the website; throw out the magazine, DVD, or CD; or walk out the theatre (Proverbs 27:12). Give him (her) understanding that any deviation from the path You have for him (her) - even if it is only occurring in the mind - will be a trap to fall into and a snare for his (her) soul. Enable him (her) to stand on the solid ground of purity in Your sight. Help him (her) to hide Your Word in his (her) heart so that he (she) will not sin against You (Psalms 119:9-11)
1 John 2:16
For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.
Lord, I pray for (name of child) to be free of all sexual pollution. Wherever he (she) has seen things that have compromised his (her) sexual purity, I pray You would cleanse his (her) mind of it and take it out of his (her) heart. If he (she) has become involved in anything that violates Your standards for purity, i pray that You would convict his (her) conscience about it and bring him (her) to repentance before You. Enable him (her) to stand on the ground of purity in Your sight. Help him (her) to see that even unintended disobedience to Your ways will require a cleansing on his (her) part. i pray You would set him (her) completely free from any ungodly desires. In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 24:3-4
Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.
Lord, where my adult child has allowed any ungodly desires, i pray You would set him (her) free. put a desire in his (her) heart to please You by walking in the Spirit and not in the flesh (Romans 8:8). Help him (her) to know that You are his (her) refuge and he (she) can turn to You anytime temptation is presenting itself (Psalms 141:8). help him (her) to understand the greatness of Your power to set him (her) free. Turn his (her) eyes away from worthless things (Psalms 119:37). Give him (her) the ability to truly ponder everything he (she) does and every step taken so that he (she) will not walk in the path of evil, but in the path You have for him (her) (Proverbs 4:26-27). In Jesus name I pray.
Galatians 5:16
I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Lord, You have said that sin happens just by looking at something bad (Matthew 5:28). But You also gave us a way to get rid of the propensity for it (Matthew 5:29). Wherever there has been any moral failure failure on my adult child's part, give him (her) a heart of repentance so that he (she) can come before You and be cleansed of all the effects and consequences of it. I pray that he (she) will never be seduced down a path that leads to destruction. Enable him (her) to resist all temptation. Give him (her) the "spirit of wisdom and revelation" so that he (she) will understand the purpose for which he (she) was created and not want to violate it (Ephesians 1:17-18). In Jesus name I pray.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.
Lord, I pray that my children will get rid of anything in their lives that causes them to compromise the purity of woul that You want. Don't let the light in their eyes die because of seeing sexual pollution. Help them to look to You instead (Psalms 123:1). Enable them to say as David did, "I will set nothing wicked before my eyes" (Psalms 101:3). I pray for a breaking down of the idols of sexual promiscuity, pornography, perversion, sensuality, and immorality in the media, in our land, in our homes, and in our lives. I pray especially that my adult children will not be tempted, trapped, swayed or polluted by any of it. I pray that You will protect them. in Jesus name I pray.
Proverb 27:12
A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished.
1 John 2:16
For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.
Lord, I pray for (name of child) to be free of all sexual pollution. Wherever he (she) has seen things that have compromised his (her) sexual purity, I pray You would cleanse his (her) mind of it and take it out of his (her) heart. If he (she) has become involved in anything that violates Your standards for purity, i pray that You would convict his (her) conscience about it and bring him (her) to repentance before You. Enable him (her) to stand on the ground of purity in Your sight. Help him (her) to see that even unintended disobedience to Your ways will require a cleansing on his (her) part. i pray You would set him (her) completely free from any ungodly desires. In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 24:3-4
Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.
Lord, where my adult child has allowed any ungodly desires, i pray You would set him (her) free. put a desire in his (her) heart to please You by walking in the Spirit and not in the flesh (Romans 8:8). Help him (her) to know that You are his (her) refuge and he (she) can turn to You anytime temptation is presenting itself (Psalms 141:8). help him (her) to understand the greatness of Your power to set him (her) free. Turn his (her) eyes away from worthless things (Psalms 119:37). Give him (her) the ability to truly ponder everything he (she) does and every step taken so that he (she) will not walk in the path of evil, but in the path You have for him (her) (Proverbs 4:26-27). In Jesus name I pray.
Galatians 5:16
I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Lord, You have said that sin happens just by looking at something bad (Matthew 5:28). But You also gave us a way to get rid of the propensity for it (Matthew 5:29). Wherever there has been any moral failure failure on my adult child's part, give him (her) a heart of repentance so that he (she) can come before You and be cleansed of all the effects and consequences of it. I pray that he (she) will never be seduced down a path that leads to destruction. Enable him (her) to resist all temptation. Give him (her) the "spirit of wisdom and revelation" so that he (she) will understand the purpose for which he (she) was created and not want to violate it (Ephesians 1:17-18). In Jesus name I pray.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.
Lord, I pray that my children will get rid of anything in their lives that causes them to compromise the purity of woul that You want. Don't let the light in their eyes die because of seeing sexual pollution. Help them to look to You instead (Psalms 123:1). Enable them to say as David did, "I will set nothing wicked before my eyes" (Psalms 101:3). I pray for a breaking down of the idols of sexual promiscuity, pornography, perversion, sensuality, and immorality in the media, in our land, in our homes, and in our lives. I pray especially that my adult children will not be tempted, trapped, swayed or polluted by any of it. I pray that You will protect them. in Jesus name I pray.
Proverb 27:12
A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished.
Experience Good Health and God's Healing
Lord, I pray that (name of child) will learn to pray in power for her (his) own healing. Raise up in her (him) great faith in the name of Jesus. Give her (him) the understanding to claim the healing that was achieved at the cross. Any place in her (his) body where there is sickness, disease, infirmity, or injury, I pray You would touch her (him) and bring complete healing. Help her (him) to not give up praying until she (he) sees total healing You have for her (him). Whether her (his) healing is instantaneous or it manifests in a gradual recuperation, I thank You in advance for the miracle of healing You will do in her (his) body. In Jesus name I pray.
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, For You are my praise.
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, For You are my praise.
Enjoy a Successful Marriage and Raise Godly Children
Lord, I pray for (name of child) and ask that You would give him (her) the perfect wife (husband). Bring a godly believing woman (man) into his (her) life, who will be with him (her) for the rest of their lives in a fulfilling and happy marriage. I pray that she (he) will have purity of heart, plus a nature and character that is gracious, kind, giving, and loving. I pray that they will always be attracted to one another in a way that is lasting. I pray above all that they will have great and lasting love for one another. Dwell in their marriage, Lord and make it what You want it to be. In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 127:1
Unless the Lord builds the house, They labour in vain who build it;
Psalms 127:1
Unless the Lord builds the house, They labour in vain who build it;
Maintain Strong and Fulfilling Relationships
Lord, I pray (name of child) will have friends who tell her (him) the truth in love (Proverbs 27:6). I pray for friends who are wise (Proverbs 13:20) and will always be a strong support for her (him) (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). I pray that each relationship in her (his) life will be glorifying to You. I pray also for good good relationships with parents, siblings, and other family members. Bless these relationships with deep love, great compassion, mutual understanding, and good communication. Where there are breeches or rough spots in any one of those relationships, I pray that You would bring peace, healing and reconciliation. I pray that the enemy will not be able to break apart any relationships or friendships. In Jesus name I pray.
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Be Protected and Survive Tough Times
Lord, I pray that You would surround my child with Your angles to keep watch over them so that they will not stumble (Psalms 91:12). Help them to hear Your voice leading them, and teach them to obey You so that they will always be in Your will and at the right place at the right time. I pray that "the fear of the Lord" will be for them a "fountain of life" that will serve to turn them "away from the snares of death" (Proverbs 14:27). I pray that You will keep Your eyes on them and that they will take their eyes of You. Help them to learn to dwell in Your shadow where they are protected (Psalms 91:1). In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 121:8
The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.
Psalms 121:8
The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.
Recognise Their Need for God
Lord, I pray for (name of child) that You would help her (him) recognise her (his) need for You. Help her (his) need for You. Help her (him) to understand that You know her (his) needs even better than she (he) does (Luke 12:29-30). Teach her (him) to seek You as her (his) hiding place and hope (Psalms 119:114). Strengthen her (him) to choose to keep Your commandments and "depart" from those who would lead her (him) away from You (Psalms 119:115). I pray You would teach her (him) Your ways -- "as Your custom is toward those who love Your name" (Psalms 119:124,132). Help me to live Your way and to model clearly what utter dependence on You looks like, so she (he) will be inspired to walk in that same way (1 John 5:2). In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 42:1-2
As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
Psalms 42:1-2
As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
Walk into the Future God has for Them
Lord, I pray for (name of child) to have a future that is good, long, prosperous and secure because it is in Your hands. Thank You that Your thoughts toward him (her) are thoughts of peace and give him (her) a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Turn his (her) heart toward You so that he (she) always has Your will and You ways in mind. Keep him (her) from wasting time on a pathway that You will not bless. Help him (her) to run the race in the right way, so that he (she) will finish strong and receive the prize You have for him (her) (1 Corinthians 9:24). I pray that nothing will ever separate him (her) from You (Romans 8:38-39). In Jesus name I pray.
Psalms 37:37
Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; For the future of that man is peace.
Lord, I pray that my child will be planted firmly in Your house so that he (she) will always be fresh and flourishing and bear fruit into old age (Psalms 92:13-15). Help him(her) to remember that You are “able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20). Guide him (her) step-by-step so that he (she) never gets off the path You have for his (her) life. I pray that You – the God of hope – will fill him (her) with Your joy and peace so that he (she) will “abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit! (Romans 15:13). In Jesus name I pray
1 Corinthians 2:9
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man. The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Psalms 37:37
Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; For the future of that man is peace.
Lord, I pray that my child will be planted firmly in Your house so that he (she) will always be fresh and flourishing and bear fruit into old age (Psalms 92:13-15). Help him(her) to remember that You are “able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20). Guide him (her) step-by-step so that he (she) never gets off the path You have for his (her) life. I pray that You – the God of hope – will fill him (her) with Your joy and peace so that he (she) will “abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit! (Romans 15:13). In Jesus name I pray
1 Corinthians 2:9
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man. The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”