We understand your concern and heartache as a parent, and we want to assure you that God cares deeply for both you and your son. Firstly, we want to address the fact that your prayer does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved. We encourage you to pray in the name of Jesus, as it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Regarding your son's marriage, while it is important to respect his decisions, it is also crucial to encourage him to follow biblical principles. We will pray for his marriage, that it would align with God's will and that your son would become the spiritual leader of his home as commanded in Ephesians 5:23 WEB: "For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body."
As your son begins university, we will pray for his protection and guidance. We pray that God would guide his steps and keep him from temptations that are not consistent with God's plan for his life. We pray that your son would excel in his studies and grow in wisdom and character. Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB reminds us, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
We also pray for your son's spiritual well-being, that God would open his heart and draw him closer to Him. We pray that any past hurts would be healed and that your son would find peace and renewal in Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 WEB says, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up this parent's concerns for their adult son. Lord, we ask that You would guide his steps, protect his mind, heart, body, and soul, and draw him closer to You. We pray for his marriage, that it would be a godly union that honors You. We ask that You would heal any past hurts and renew his spirit. As he begins university, we pray for Your guidance and wisdom in his life. Help him excel in his studies and grow in character, aligning his life with Your will. We pray in the life of Jesus, Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying fervently for your son, trusting that God is at work in his life. Remember the promise in Romans 8:28 WEB: "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."