Teens

Father,

As PAC has reached the teenage years and MAC, SCP and KMA are fast approaching them, my prayers for them will grow stronger and more intense. I pray that you protect them from the evil one with your mighty angels. Give their parents and step-parents wisdom in guiding them through these years. I pray that you bring peers of godly influence into their lives. I pray that you remove those who would lead them into temptation. I pray that you protect them from the temptations that they will face, from alcohol and drugs, from sexual temptation and from the temptations that come through the internet.

The issues they face and their parents face seem so overwhelming and powerful. There is a feeling of helplessness when facing the forces of evil. But as Elisha said to his servant, you say to us - "Don't be afraid, those who are with us are greater than those who are with them" II Kings 6:16. Open our eyes so that we can see the chariots of fire that are on our side and on the side of these precious children. Help them to see clearly the future, the consequences of poor decisions and the benefit of godly decisions. Show them your glory and power so that they will look to you for their strength instead of looking for peer approval. Give them a clear vision of your purpose for their lives so they chart a path that is in accordance with your will. May they be a light shining in the darkness, a light that draws others to you.

Amen