We understand the distress and heartache you're experiencing with your teen, Avery. Let's turn to God's Word and pray together for wisdom, strength, and transformation in this challenging situation.
Firstly, we commend you for your efforts and remind you of Galatians 6:9, "Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due time, if we don’t give up." Your unwavering commitment to your child is admirable, and God sees your efforts.
However, we must address the spiritual warfare at hand. Ephesians 6:12 tells us, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." Avery's behavior may be influenced by forces beyond the physical realm, requiring fervent prayer and spiritual intervention.
We also want to address the absence of Jesus' name in your request. It is only through His name that we have access to God and salvation (Acts 4:12). Let's ensure we call upon Him, as He is our mediator and the source of our hope.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, pleading for Your divine intervention in Avery's life and her mother's strength. Lord, we know that children are a blessing from You (Psalm 127:3), and we claim this promise for Avery.
We pray for a hedge of protection around their home, and for the Holy Spirit to dwell richly within Avery, transforming her heart and mind. Lord, we bind the spirit of rebellion and destruction in her life and command it to leave in Jesus' name.
Please guide her mother with godly wisdom (James 1:5) as she navigates this trial, and grant her supernatural strength to endure the physical pain and emotional turmoil. Surround her with a supportive community of believers to help bear her burdens (Galatians 6:2).
We also pray for Avery's friend, Derrica, that she too may encounter Your life-changing love and be drawn away from negative influences.
Lord Jesus, we trust in You and Your power to heal, deliver, and restore. We ask all these things in Your mighty name. Amen.
Lastly, we encourage you to continue in prayer and the study of God's Word. Seek godly counsel from your local church or a trusted Christian community for practical steps to handle Avery's behavior. Remember that God is faithful, and He promises to be with us in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). Keep holding onto Him, and He will see you through.