As a parent, watching your child struggle or go through a tough time can be very painful. It even gets worst when you feel like you didn’t do a good job providing for your child or giving the kind of life you wanted.
Do not be too hard on yourself, life can be very unpredictable and most times, things will go wrong no matter how hard we try to make everything right.
If your son is struggling in any area of his life, know that there’s something you can do. You can take your child to God in prayer and he will protect and help your son.
In this article, we’ll be sharing five powerful prayers you can say as a mother or father for your struggling son. Do not spend your time worrying or regretting the things you didn’t do, instead, talk to God in prayers and he will perfect everything that concerns your son.
1) Short Prayer For My Struggling Son
“Heavenly Father,
I thank thee for the amazing child and son You have given to me. I am very grateful for all the things You have done in our lives. I do not take them for granted.
Lord, please look upon (say his name) and pour Your mercies on him.
He is currently struggling with (mention what he is struggling with) and I know when the efforts of man fails, Yours can never fail.
Help him pass through this phase and let his struggles end, Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
As a parent, it is not easy to watch your son struggle, whether it’s with his finances, health, or academics.
Even though you have tried everything you can to help him out and it’s nothing working, do not give up. Instead, go to God in prayers and mention your son’s struggle to him.
God has the power to end all kinds of struggles, even if it’s an addiction problem. All you have to do is believe in this prayer as you say it, and soon your prayer will be answered.
The book of 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 says:
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”
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2) Protection Prayer For My Struggling Son
“Dear God,
I know You are the maker and the protector of the universe.
You protect all things and even in the days of old, You constantly poured Your protection to Your children, even in their toughest and struggling times.
I pray oh Lord, that You protect my son (say his name) who is struggling. Things have not been easy with him lately, and that is why I am handing him over to You.
I trust in You, oh lord, please Protect him from all troubles and constantly lead him on the right path, Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
God is the ultimate protector of the universe. He has the whole world in his hands and he protects all of his children. As a parent, one of the things you must know is, that you cannot always protect your son.
Maybe you can do that when he’s still young and small, but as he grows older, you must hand him over to the ultimate protector. Whether your son is close or far away from you, you have to say this prayer always, especially in his struggling times.
The book of Nahum 1:7 says:
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,”
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3) Catholic Prayer For My Struggling Son
“Hail Mary full of grace,
I thank you for being an amazing mother to us. You have constantly looked after us and I do not take your love and care for granted.
As a worried parent, I have come to pray with all humility about my son (say his name).
Dear mother, I ask that you help my son who is currently struggling. Let his life become easier and let everything that is causing him to struggle, end.
Oh mother, constantly protect my son from all forms of troubles and let his life be filled with your help and love.
Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Our mother Mary is also a parent, and she had witnessed what it felt like to see her son struggle. So, if there’s any prayer you need to say as a parent, then it’s this prayer.
Saying this catholic prayer shows how concerned you are as a parent and it is also one of the most powerful prayers any parent can say for their son. Believe in this prayer with all your heart, and our dear, Mother Mary will help your struggling soon.
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4) Miracle Prayer For My Lonely Son
“Everlasting Father,
You are the greatest miracle worker in the world. Today, I am down on my knees because I know You’re known for performing mind blowing miracles.
I am interceding for my son (say his name), who has been going through a tough time and it has caused him to be lonely.
Lord, I pray that You engulf him with Your love and let him be reminded that he Is never alone, because You have promised to always be with us.
Let Your Holy Spirit comfort him and be his companion everyday. I say this prayer in Your name, Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
When life doesn’t go the way we want, it can push us to feel lonely. If your son is struggling and has been feeling lonely, this is not a time to panic.
It is a time you should say this prayer until you have felt it in your spirit that God has answered your prayers. Once you do, the Holy spirit will constantly comfort your son and all the signs of loneliness will disappear.
Don’t forget, there’s nothing too hard for our God to do.
5) Prayer For Son Going Through Tough Time
“Our Father,
I praise You my God for being the best Father in the universe. I am not ignorant of the things You have done in my life, and that is why I have come to You with gratitude.
Lord, I am praying today for my son who is going through a tough time. The Bible says that there is nothing impossible for You to do, and I agree because over and over You have done marvelous things in my life.
I pray Lord, that You take away the struggles and tough times in my son’s life and give him a reason to rejoice and be glad. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Everyone goes through a tough time, but what makes a difference is how we handle it.
While most people will panic or think God has forgotten them when they are going through a difficult time. Others are smart enough to know that tough times do not last, and they can be changed through prayers.
Many people who have believed in and said this prayer, attested to how their lives changed. This is to say that this prayer is very powerful and it can transform your son’s tough time into a better life.
The book of Psalm 39:19 says:
“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;”
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Can Any Mother Pray For Her Child?
Yes, any mother can say these prayers for her child. If you’re a father you can also say these prayers for your son too. It doesn’t matter who says these prayers, what matters is for you to mention your son’s struggles to God and let God handle his part.
Can I Pray For My Child Everyday?
Yes you can. You can even say these prayers once a day or twice a day, depending on the number of times you prefer.
Should I Pray Just One Prayer?
If your son is going through a really tough time, then it is advisable that you say all the prayers in this article. But if you want to pray a particular prayer, then it is left for you to decide.
Final Thoughts
Every parent wants their son to have the best life and a struggle free life. If your son is struggling or going through a very tough time, know that he needs your undivided support.
Aside from supporting him physically or in any area of life he’s struggling in, he needs your spiritual support too and that’s prayers.
When you pray for your struggling son, believe it or not, you will make his life easier. The prayer of a parent is very powerful and that is why you must not relent effort in your prayers.
All you have to do is say the prayers in this article and our faithful God will answer all of your prayers.
