Many parents in their 50s and 60s are facing the challenges of having adult children who are navigating their own lives, making decisions, and facing various struggles. As they watch their children make choices, they may feel a sense of concern and want to support them through **prayer**. According to **Proverbs 22:6**, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
## Introduction to Praying for Adult Children Praying for adult children is an essential part of a parent's role, as it provides them with an opportunity to **intercede** on their behalf and seek **guidance** from God. The Bible encourages parents to pray for their children, as seen in **Psalm 127:3**, "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." When praying for adult children, parents should cover various topics, including: 1. Their **spiritual growth** and development 2. Their **physical health** and well-being 3. Their **emotional stability** and mental health
## Topics to Cover in Prayer Some specific topics to cover in prayer for adult children include: - Their relationships, including **marriage** and **friendships** - Their **career** and **financial stability** - Their **parenting** and **family life**, if they have children of their own As **Philippians 4:6** states, "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Parents can use the following steps to pray for their adult children: 1. Start with **thanksgiving**, expressing gratitude for their children and the blessings in their lives 2. **Confess** any sins or shortcomings, seeking **forgiveness** and **cleansing** 3. **Intercede** on their children's behalf, praying for their specific needs and concerns
## Using Scripture in Prayer Using **scripture** in prayer can be a powerful way to pray for adult children, as it allows parents to pray God's **word** back to Him. Some examples of scriptures to use in prayer include: - **Proverbs 3:5-6**, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." - **Psalm 23:1-4**, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." - **Jeremiah 29:11**, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
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## Overcoming Challenges in Prayer Despite the importance of praying for adult children, parents may face various **challenges**, such as feeling **distant** from their children or struggling to know what to pray for. In these situations, parents can: - Seek **guidance** from God, asking Him to reveal specific areas of need - Use **prayer resources**, such as devotionals or prayer books, to help guide their prayers - **Partner** with other parents or prayer warriors to pray for their children and support one another
## Bottom Line Some key takeaways for praying for adult children include: * Pray for their **spiritual growth** and development, using scriptures such as **Proverbs 22:6** * Cover various topics in prayer, including **relationships**, **career**, and **physical health** * Use a **prayer plan** to stay focused and consistent, setting aside a specific time each day to pray and seeking **guidance** from God as needed