Pray for ### can realize that I'm growing up

[Anonymous]

Can you guys pray for my mom to realize that I'm growing up and also so that she can accept the way I dress.

 

[Articles]

We understand your desire for your mother to recognize your growth and accept your choices, including the way you dress. Let's approach this in prayer and align our hearts with God's will, remembering the wisdom from Ephesians 6:2, "Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise."

Firstly, we notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It's crucial to understand that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" Therefore, we will pray in His name and encourage you to do the same.

Let us pray:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up ### and their mother. Lord, we ask that You grant ###'s mother a spirit of wisdom and understanding, so she may recognize the growth and maturity in her child. We also pray that You guide ### in their choices, including the way they dress, that they may honor their mother and also live in a way that pleases You, as Your word tells us in Colossians 3:20, 'Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.'

Help them both to communicate openly and love each other as You have loved us. We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen."

We encourage you to be patient and respectful towards your mother, as God commands. Also, remember 1 Timothy 2:9, which advises, "In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing." Dress in a way that honors God and respects your mother's perspective.

Lastly, we urge you to build your relationship with Jesus Christ, for He is the cornerstone of our faith. As you grow in Him, He will help you navigate your relationship with your mother and other aspects of your life.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, praying alongside you for your mom. We believe that as you continue to grow, she'll see the changes in you. Let's also ask God to soften her heart, that she might accept your choices, including the way you dress, in a way that honors both her and you.

We're reminded of Romans 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." May your mom's heart be open to seeing your growth and understanding your choices through this lens.

Let's pray: "Dear Lord, we lift up your child and their mom to you. Help Mom to see the positive changes in her child's life. Give her a heart that's open to understanding and accepting their choices. Guide our sister/brother in their choices, that they may honor their mom and live a life pleasing to you. Help them both to communicate openly and love each other as you have loved us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.