20 Prayers for my teenage children.
Updated: Feb 12
Here are prayers for your teenager, cover them in prayer.
1. Prayer for guidance
Scriptures
Proverbs 11:14
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
Prayer
Jehovah God, please guide my teen each and everyday through Your Holy Spirit. John 10:27 days You are their Good Shepherd, may they know and recognize Your voice when You Speak to him/ her. Help them to listen intently to You, and show them the path You want them to take in life. Thank You Father for Your wisdom, knowledge and discernment that will guide them in Jesus’ Holy name. Amen.
2. Prayers for their Protection
Scripture
Psalm 5:12
Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
Prayer
Lord, today I ask that You will help,rescue, guide, and protect my teen today. Answer him/her when they call on You, and be with them in times of trouble. I know that Your plans for them are good, and not for their harm. As Jeremiah 29:11 says. Guard and protect them with Your favor as with a shield Psalm 5:12 , all this I pray in the mighty name of Jesus.Amen.
3. Prayers for my teen’s heart
Scriptures
Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Prayer
Yahweh, I come before You to ask that You will guard my teen’s heart, and give them wisdom and direction. Guard their mind, will, and emotions, and may everything that flows from their heart be good, holy and pure, in Jesus’ name.Amen.
4. Prayers for their Eternal Security
Scriptures
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Prayer
Thank You King of Kings and Lord of Lords for sending Jesus to die for my teen! May _______________ (insert name) choose to accept You into their life, and may they spend eternity with You forever. Help them to love and serve You all the days of their life, Visit them and touch their lives, in Jesus’ name.Amen.
5. Prayer for my teen’s Faith
Scriptures
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Prayer
Lord, I lift up my teen to You in prayer. Strengthen their faith each day. May they not waver on the waves of doubt and uncertainty, but to know with confidence that You are with them. Help my teen to diligently spend time in Your Word, seeking Your face for direction and guidance. May their faith grow each day as they trust in You. I seal this prayer by the powerful blood of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Testimony
Hi there, my 13 year old daughter started misbehaving and acting out of character and when asked she would not say anything. I bought the happy thoughts journal for me because my mental health has been all over the place. She saw it and asked if she could have it. She has been journalling her mood and all things worrying her. Woman of God, we started a weekly mom daughter check in using the journal, my daughter has opened up so much, she didn’t know how to talk to me so wrote it down. We never know what our children face out there especially when we uproot them from their usual comfort zone. We moved from Nigeria to U.K. and I didn’t know how badly this would affect my bubbly and sweet baby. Culture too plays a role because we are expected to be strong and over gone challenges. We pray together after our check ins and we take turns to do so. My daughter is becoming a young woman of prayer. God bless you ma. I always pray for you in my prayers.May the oil on your head never run dry.NC
6. Prayers for their Calling
Scriptures
2 Thessalonians 1:11
With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.
Prayer
Lord, I pray for the calling on my teenagers’ life.Please Bring to fruition the calling that You have placed on their life, and may they overflow with Your goodness and grace. I know that You have given my child tremendous gifts and skills that they can use to be a blessing to others. May they live out their calling with joy and gladness. May they never be stopped by destiny robbers and diverters in Jesus’ name.Amen.
7.Prayers Against Temptations for Teens
Scriptures
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Prayer
Lord, I pray for my teen today, and I pray against any temptations in their life. Help them to remain pure, putting on the breastplate of righteousness as they walk this dark world. Help them to remain vigilant against the schemes of devil and his demons. I pray that every plan of the enemy will be destroyed by fire , and that they will seek righteousness, faith, love and peace with a pure heart according to Your Divine Word 2 Timothy 2:22, in Jesus’ name I pray.Amen.
8. Prayers for Discernment for teenagers
Scriptures
Psalm 119:125
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
Prayer
Father , please grant my teen discernment and understanding to make the right choices in life. Help him/her to discern which relationships to pursue, and which influences to avoid. I thank You that my teen will gain knowledge, wisdom and discernment through Your Word, in the name of Jesus Christ.Amen.