FOR PARENTS
Loving your child can make uncertainty feel enormous. God invites you to bring those fears to Him. Prayer does not mean doing nothing; it can help you take the next wise step without trying to control every possible outcome.
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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.
Paul invites believers to bring their concerns to God. This is encouragement to pray, not a reason to shame someone for anxiety or stop treatment.
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But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James encourages believers facing trials to ask God for wisdom. We can pray and also seek wise, trustworthy counsel.
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Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Paul calls a community to care for one another. You were not meant to be someone’s only source of support.
Read the full chapter ↗Lord, give me wisdom for what I can do and peace about what I cannot control. Help me love my child faithfully today. Amen.
What is one action you can take today, and one uncertainty you need to entrust to God?
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Paul invites believers to bring their concerns to God. This is encouragement to pray, not a reason to shame someone for anxiety or stop treatment.
What is one action you can take today, and one uncertainty you need to entrust to God?
Read the chapter ↗James encourages believers facing trials to ask God for wisdom. We can pray and also seek wise, trustworthy counsel.
What does this passage show you about God? Bring one honest response to Him in prayer.
Read the chapter ↗Paul calls a community to care for one another. You were not meant to be someone’s only source of support.
What is one faithful next step you could take with help from a safe, trustworthy person?
Read the chapter ↗Original Teen HopeLine reflections and prayers. Scripture: World English Bible (WEB), Protestant edition, public domain. Spiritual encouragement is not a diagnosis, treatment, or emergency response. You do not have to feel better immediately for your prayer to matter.