It’s never been tougher to be a teenager—or the parent of a teenager. Just ask author and speaker, Jodie Berndt, the mother of three teens and one pre-teen. Berndt has written several books, including two on prayer: Praying the Scriptures for Your Children(Zondervan 2001) and Praying the Scriptures for Your Teenager(Zondervan 2007). Berndt offers a number of ways you can Pray the Scriptures for your teen.
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Please pray for my sister 15 and stepdaughter 18. My sister is facing problems at school and is being picked on. She lost her birth mother at 3 weeks old and was adopted by her grandmother, which she lost at 14. She is so sweet and beautiful but does not see herself that way. The girl picking on her even showed up at our youth group and now her boyfriend broke up with her. She feels so sad and such an outcast. Please pray for God to help her find peace and true Godly friendships.
My stepdaughter is struggling as well. She currently has no relationship with her mother and arbors so much anger toward her. She also suffers from low self esteem and is struggling to serve God. Please pray that these girls find a Godly place in this world and that God keep them safe, bless them, help them to forgive others so they can be forgiven, lift their spirits, open their eyes of spiritual discernment and help them to truly KNOW You! In Jesus Name I pray Amen
Karen Sep 26, 2011 at 3:10 am Flag as inappropriate
Megan, you are definitely turning to the right source - our Lord, Savior and creator. He has wonderful plans for your daughter, but perhaps this time/season is also for you. A time for testing your dependency upon the Lord. I was reminded of this today when I was sharing about my son and was encourage to change my feelings/prayers from the "fear of what might happen" to "faith in the Lord's desire and ability to surround and protect him". I remember that instead of worrying, I was to thank the Lord every night that He was with my teenager and was drawing him to Himself. THEN to lay back and in faith go to sleep! The follow-up, of course, is to continue to speak words of faith over your teenager and not words of fear of what might happen as a result of their behavior - but the continual reminder that they are loved and Christ not only loves them, but died for them too. God is so faithful!
marshallpw Sep 5, 2011 at 8:39 pm Flag as inappropriate
Please pray for my 17 year old daughter who has been taking drugs and partying continually. Our other daughter was killed in a car accident last June and things seem to be getting worse. I need a word from the Lord now more than ever.
Megan Aug 22, 2011 at 7:27 am Flag as inappropriate
God hears your cries Moms. If He answered my prayer for my son - who was going the wrong, wrong way and deep into drugs - He will do it for you too! My son is walking with the Lord and doing great. He often wears a t-shirt saying: He died for me so I'll follow Him (Jesus). Keep praying and never cease. Be blessed
Rachel - Whittier, CA
Rachel Avila Apr 5, 2011 at 7:06 pm Flag as inappropriate
Please pray that my two daughters ages 18 & 15 will make good choices for themselves. My oldest is going to college in the fall & has an opportunity to attend a Christian University. Pray for guidence and safety in her decision. Pray that my youngest will make good choices for herself in her sister's absence. She has been a good influence on her younger sister. We are blessed by our children. God id good! But it is really hard being a teen these days...They can use all the prayer they can get! Thank God for his provision and guidence. Pray that the money will be there when needed. "I will send showers, showers of blessings, which will come just when they are needed." Ezekiel 34:26b, NLT
T mom Mar 30, 2011 at 12:21 pm Flag as inappropriate
Please pray for my son 14 for guidance and wisdom in daily choices with many decisions he has to make every day. Pray against the enemy who is looking to destroy our family. Pray for my neice who is 18 and pregnant who became a Christian
last summer and than fell away.Pray that I would be doing God's will as a par ent
elyssa Mar 16, 2011 at 8:24 pm Flag as inappropriate
Just want to say pray that my grandson Ben is blessed there has been changes made in his life without him asking or wanting them. He, his mom and little brother had to come and live with grandpa and I. May they all get to live in peace and harmony soon.
Angie Dec 14, 2010 at 11:40 am Flag as inappropriate
pray for my son Joshua who turned 18 on November 5, 2010. He told us that he was gay back in May when he graduated. My husband is not talking to him and Josh is not talking to my husband. My daughter Rachel is 16 years old and she seems acceptable of the gay lifestyle. My husband and I both told him what the bible says about gay life style and he will not listen. They only want to talk or speak when they are right and if they need money. My other son Noah is 8 years old and he is doing very poorly in school. My daughter Sarah has Downs and is 7 years old and is being potty trained and cannot speak any words. She makes sounds and you cannot understand her. None of my kids were in church. I told them about the bible from what I have learned and they will not read the bible. I gave the older kids a bible last year for Chrismas 2009. My husband was a believer and now he is not. He does not even bring the bible up and when he does, he makes mockery about me believing in prayer or say something sarcatic about me praying for him. We not go to church and I am looking for a church home. I am 49 years old and my husband, Mike is 46. God Bless, Alethea
Alethea Dec 13, 2010 at 5:56 pm Flag as inappropriate
please pray for my sons, Caleb who is 16 and seems to be drifting away from God, and Quentin who is 19 and living with a much older man in a gay lifestyle, both of my sons have had a personal relationship with the Lord and been is church all of their life.
Pray they will receive freedom that Christ Jesus provided for them at the cross.
Janstar Dec 4, 2010 at 12:27 pm Flag as inappropriate
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11/17/11am: Praying that our daughter who is 17 will complete her studies to graduate from high school also, to occupy more of her time and help her become more disciplined and focused, find her a part-time job that will teach her responsibility then go on to college. Hoping all is in the will of the Lord and what He wants for her life. I ask that you stand in the gap and pray with us
Diana Nov 17, 2011 at 8:41 am Flag as inappropriate