We understand your concerns and will join you in prayer for your son and the situation in California. Let's first address the issue of praying in Jesus' name. You mentioned Jesus, which is wonderful, but we want to emphasize that it is through His name that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." And 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!"
Now, let's pray for your son. We understand that you are frustrated with his behavior and his lack of responsibility. Let's pray that God will help him understand the importance of his actions and the impact they have on others. Let's also pray for his presentation at school today and that his assignments will be accomplished.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name. We lift up needhelpsobad48's son to You, Lord. We pray that You will help him to understand the importance of responsibility and personal accountability. Help him to grow and mature, and to consider the impact of his actions on others, especially his mother. Lord, we pray for his presentation today, that You will give him the words to speak and the confidence to present well. We also pray for his other assignments, that he will complete them with diligence and to the best of his abilities. Father, turn his heart towards You they can have a relationship with You. In Jesus' name, we pray.
Now, regarding the fires in California, we will pray for the safety of the people and for the fires to be extinguished. We also pray for the individual who deliberately set the fire, that they will repent and turn to God.
Father, we pray for the people of California. We pray for Your protection over them and for the fires to be put out. We pray for the firefighters and emergency responders, that You will give them strength, wisdom, and courage as they battle these blazes. We also pray for the individual who set the fire, that they will repent of their actions and turn to You. We pray for comfort and healing for those who have lost loved ones and homes. In Jesus' name, we pray.
Lastly, we encourage you to continue praying and trusting in God. Remember the words of Philippians 4:6-7 WEB: "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." Trust in God, and He will give you His peace.
We also encourage you to speak to your son about his actions and their consequences. As it is written in Proverbs 22:6 WEB: "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Use this as an opportunity to guide and teach him.