Not all prayers are answered this side of heaven, but that doesn’t mean we stop praying.
As a mother dealing with an adult child with mental illness and special needs, emotions of failure, jealousy, worry and loneliness follow me around like a giant vulture hovering, ready to attack. I fight back with the sword of the Spirit, God’s Word, and with strength from my powerful Father. The relentless enemy pounds me and leaves me weary. I run to the One who loves me to get encouragement.
The enemy’s accusatory voice never lets up and I have to continually be on guard. Walking through this mine field alone is not an option, so I clamor for others with whom I can pray; others who might understand. As a Moms in Prayer mother and grandmother, I have learned the beauty of praying with others. Moms in Prayer has built my faith; I’ve learned to praise God and to worship Him for who He is. Where would I be today had I not learned those things? How could I withstand the relentlessness of the enemy’s attacks?
I ache for the moms going through it alone – whose children are seen as different, rebellious, depressed, or deemed “a problem.” We must pray for those children in our Moms in Prayer groups.
We must pray for the teachers who are ministering to the hurting or depressed students. Who else better to pray for these teachers and students than moms who have children similar to the ones described above? Their perspectives should be sought out and welcomed so the needs of every child and teacher are covered in prayer. Every group needs the perspective of a mom whose child struggles and every mom of a struggling child needs a Moms in Prayer group.
Moms in Prayer can be a safe place where women are able to pray their heartfelt concerns and be accepted, loved and not judged. What blessings await them when they, with transparency, open up and pour out their hearts for their child. What blessings these mothers experience when they pray for the special needs teachers, parents and students.
I look forward each month to praying with other mothers who have children with special needs and/or mental illness. Our thanksgiving times are different.
We thank God for the little things:
- a ten-year-old child only wetting his/her bed once over Spring Break
- an adult child with anxiety attending a large family celebration
- a child being able to perform in the choir program at church
Because we move in circles not frequented by most mothers, we’re able to pray for things in our children’s schools that other moms may not be aware of:
- We pray for teachers to look over each child’s IEP’s (Individualized Educational Plans) before school begins.
- We pray for God to guide school counselors as they meet with children who are bipolar, have PTSD or depression.
- We pray for parents to find activities over the summer months that are appropriate for their special needs children – which can be really difficult!
We may never see the answer to any of these prayers, but we know God is using them and others can benefit from our experiences and our struggles. We also come away refreshed because we are following the command to “bear one another’s burdens.”
I trust God for the eternal outcome of my child and I continue to pray in faith that God might bring healing. After thirty years of praying, I waver in unbelief many days, but I persevere. I wouldn’t have chosen this path, but God chose it for me. His mighty grace has cleansed me.
I want others to know of the hope there is in Jesus Christ, especially when they have a child who suffers from any type of disability. I know God hears my prayers and the prayers of my sisters in Christ.
Prayer makes a difference; we may never see it, but we can believe it!
God of all comfort, I pray moms who have children with special needs would be sought out and accepted as they pray their heartfelt struggles in Moms in Prayer groups. I pray thirty years down the road, many moms of “different” children would know their God better, be able to persevere in prayer and be immensely grateful they joined in praying with others moms in a Moms in Prayer group. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Please prayer for my son, he is turning 21 soon, he struggles with addiction, anger, impulsivity, recklessness and he cant keep relationships or jobs. Our relationship is broken after years of toxic parenting. I tried but also failed as a parent and Im weary and exhausted after many years of trying. He refuses therapy, medication and he also has masogonistic views. I have turned to God and feel so alone and drained. I want healing and salvation for him and baseline help. Any prayer I would appreciate.
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Hello Shelley, Thank you for your comment and for sharing the situation with your son including prayer needs. First, I’m so sorry that you are going through this. Even though it may not feel like it at times, God is always with you and loves you with an everlasting love. Here is my prayer for you and your son: Lord, I bring Shelley before you and her son. I cry out to you for his salvation and that You would draw him to you. Like the prodigal son, may He realize that what he is doing is wrong and turn to You who will welcome Him with open arms. I pray he will forgive his mom and that You will restore their relationship even better than it has ever been. Give Shelley strength as she waits on You Lord and a godly community to support her. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 We have Moms in Prayer groups for college/career age children. You can find out more here: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/moms-praying-for-prodigals/ God bless you.
Hi Shelley
My name is Robin and I am almost in tears as today is Thanksgiving and due to the exact behavoirs you discribed your son displays my daughter displays and could not attend Thanksgiving for the 1st time in all her life. Me and her Dad is so heartbroken and exhausted. I just need some one to talk to that understands how bad I want help for my baby girl. Any prayers or information you found helpful would be appreciated.
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Hello Robin, I also wanted to reply to your comment. I’m so sorry your daughter couldn’t be with you and your family on Thanksgiving. We just published a podcast that I think will really encourage you https://momsinprayer.org/pray-your-prodigal-home/ Laine shares her own testimony with her children and also how to hold on to God’s promises. Joining a local Moms in Prayer group was the best thing I did for my own daughter and difficult times we went through. https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ I will pray for you and your daughter today. God bless you.
Dearest ladies
Please know you are not alone
My heart hurts with you as I struggle too with an adult son
Who has mental illness.
Never lose hope as our God is great and He will always be with you.
Hold tight to His promises and pray them over your daughter and son. Remember He loves them more than you can ever imagine and He catches every tear that falls. There’s nothing like a praying mom!
I pray that God reveals Himself to your children ladies, and that He draws them close
I pray that They will know the truth that will set them free. I pray that He allows them to hold captive every thought to the obedience of Christ. I pray that God does not allow them to do wrong on purpose or let sin have control over their lives. I pray they will do what is right, love mercy and walk humbly with God
I pray for you ladies to speak Gods word in love into their lives and that God will comfort you both in your times of distress and worry and that He will impart His peace upon you both so that you are able to experience the hope that is in Christ our Savior for your children
Please connect with Moms in prayer and get connected with a group https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/
Blessings
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Cindy, Thank you so much for words of comfort, encouragement, & truth. God bless you.
I, too, struggle with an adult son with mental illness. He cannot hold a job due to his paranoia; he always brings up things that happened in his past and blames others for everything that has gone wrong in his life. He smokes marijuana a lot and he criticizes me for reading the Bible and going to church. He has mood swings and has volatile outbursts even if the situation has nothing to do with me. It’s as if he takes it out on me. I have been fasting and praying over the matter. Nothing is his fault, according to him. It is good when there are prayer warriors who understand what we, as parents, face in situations like this. One can’t talk to everyone out of shame or some can be judgemental. I searched for a website like this and I believe God led me here
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Hello Carolyn, Thank you for your comment. I’m so sorry for the struggle you are having with your son. I will lift him up in prayer today as well as pray for you as his mother. Verses that came to mind to pray for your son are from Isaiah 61. Jesus was sent to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn… to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. When I was discouraged as a parent, God led me to Moms in Prayer and I joined a group of women praying locally. My relationship with God grew stronger and I watched as God transformed my daughter’s heart. You can join a group here: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ May God bless you Carolyn.
I am praying for you right now
Hi Shelley, I am praying for your son that God’s healing hand grant your son peace and deliverance from anything ailing him. May our Lord grant you the strength to continue praying for your son. Surrender your Son to Jesus and let him take care of everything. Have unwavering faith and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ. I will continue to pray for your Son and you. May the love of Christ surround you.
My 31 yr old daughter has struggled her whole life. She has some learning disabilities, was bullied throughout her school years, started smoking pot in her early 20s and now has a mental health disorder. My youngest has autism. I’m completely exhausted, defeated and feel alone. I’m a Christian and keep praying, but I feel like God is being silent. I know He hears me, and He has saved her life on more than one occasion. But I can’t keep going on like this, she calls me at 1 AM because her mind is looping and perseverating on past problems. She’s completely inconsolable and wants to kill herself. My autistic daughter gets nervous and starts stemming and cleaning compulsively because her sister’s problems are causing her stress. I’m at the end of my rope. If I had known my kids would have these problems, I probably would have refrained from pro creating. My husband and I are the only ones in our families who have disabled kids. It’s like we’ve been beat with a stick of unluckiness.
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Hello Kari, Thank you for your comment. I’m so sorry for what you are going through with your children. May God comfort you and provide you with extra strength to go forward with the reminder that He is with you! I’m connecting you with Tricia Han, the Moms in Prayer Liaison for children with special needs. Tricia and her team lead prayer calls each month. Her email is: SpecialNeeds@MomsInPrayer.org I will also email her your email address. God bless you Kari.
Thank you, it’s really hard!
Kari – As a father of two sons, my heart goes out for you. I too felt at times that God’s helping hand somehow eluded me, but i have always believed that he has a plan and things will turn out mostly good in the end. I pray that such hope reaches you soon… and wish your family all the blessings you deserve.
Best regards
I can understand , some of these I have seen closely.
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Hello Rachel, Thank you for your comment and for replying to Kari. In our struggles with our kids, one of the best things we can do is pray for them with other Christian mothers. Together, we lift up our children to God and support one another. To find out more about joining a Moms in Prayer group, please visit: https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ I will also pray for you today. God bless you.
I stumbled on this page while looking for prayers for my 17 year old. She is suffering from severe contamination OCD. I am a single mom and have sought help for her for more than 2 years. Her OCD is a monster and her world is growing so so small. She is unable to function daily. I am asking you to join me in prayer for God to move in a mighty way. We need an answer, some real help for her or we need a miracle of healing. Right now her psychiatrist is seeking inpatient help for her but no doors are opening. I know God is in control but my hope and faith are growing weak. I am tired and heartbroken as I watch this disease steal her life,
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Hello Renee, Thank you for commenting on this blog and posting a prayer request for your daughter. Our kids are so precious to us and most importantly, precious to God. I am so sorry for what she is going through and will pray for her today. I will also pray for you as her mother. Here is a Prayer Sheet you can pray through, God is our Hope: https://momsinprayer.org/resources/prayer-tools/prayer-sheets/hope-mobile-prayer-sheet/ As moms, we pray together for our children and their schools through these prayer sheets. Together, we fight the spiritual battles that try to come against our children. You can find out more about joining a group here: https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ May God fill you with Hope, Renee, hope that is eternal and that comforts your heart. God bless you.
May the Lord bless you and your child. I pray that God opens every door and every heart to lead you to the help your daughter and you need. I pray for your strength and courage to come to you in full force and abundance. Blessings and healing to the both of you.
I feel your pain being a mother myself!! I know how heartbreaking it can be when you can’t help your child and want dearly to do so when you see them hurting and struggling in life. Don’t lose your faith. God does have a plan for you, your daughter and family. It is hard to see it though I know. I will keep you in my prayers!!
Good afternoon, Shelley! It sounds as if you are describing my situation. I called on this group for prayer support because my son refused any medical help. I was unable to join the zoom meetings out of fear that he’d hear me; he’s very paranoid. It seemed as if things were getting worse, and if had begun to attack my spirit. I would say, “Lord, I trust you, I believe You, and I want to stand on Your word and I am ashamed to talk about this with family and friends. Some days, it was two words, ” Lord, help.” Well, my son has a full-time job now; attitude is improving and doesn’t allow Satan to get in his head or ear. I owe this to the prayer warriors ” Moms in Prayer”.Prayer works. Continue to seek Him! I’m praying for you and son.
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Hello Carolyn, Thank you for your comment and for encouraging Renee. It’s wonderful to hear that your son is doing better! Grateful to our God who hears and answers prayer. God bless you.
I want to Pray for my kids ..and grow to be kind and loving for all and live life and help others and teach them about prayers ..
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Hello Sirisha, Thank you for your comment. To find out more about Moms in Prayer and how to join a group, please go to: https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ God bless you!
I worry so much for my adult son who struggles with addiction and mental illness. I made so many mistakes as a mom and failed him, and now he is struggling with the same things my mom struggled with before she committed suicide, and that I did when I was screwing up so bad and traumatized my kids. We need prayers.
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Hello Sarah,
I’m sorry to hear that your adult son is struggling. Please don’t blame yourself. If you have asked forgiveness from the Lord, then you are forgiven. I will pray for you and for your son today, asking God to free your son from addiction and comfort your mother’s heart in all of this. When I’m worried about my young adult child, it’s such a comfort to pray with other Christian moms through the Word of God in a Moms in Prayer group. You can find one here to gather & pray for your adult son: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ God bless you, Sarah.
Hi can I please ask you to pray for a young 18 year old male called Kyrell who is going through a psychotic state and his mum Tia who really needs help. May Kyrell get well again.
thank you
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Hello Katya, Thank you for your comment. Yes! I will pray for Kyrell and his mom Tia. May God touch their hearts with peace and lead Kyrell to the right people who can help him. In Jesus’ Name. God bless you Katya. Are you in a Moms in Prayer group? You can find out more here: https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ Praying for my child was the biggest blessing in my life.
Praying for your family.
Have you tried attending a local Celebrate Recovery?
Hi Sarah
You are not alone. I have three beautiful daughters all of whom are traumatized & struggling from my mother wounding. It’s so difficult knowing other mom’s have managed to break destructive generational cycles when I failed to do the same. Prayer and keeping them close to God is literally the only thing that has kept them from going off the deep end. I’m going to keep praying for God’s guidance throughout the therapy and coaching process that it bears fruit toward a healthier life and future for each of them. My prayers are with you and your son.
I am swirling in pain as the world rushes by and I see my 12 year old son slipping farther away in the facility away from us(his family). Oh, Lord, Please Help, Please Help. Amen.
I pray for the Lord to comfort your son Tara and to heal him, and for this ordeal to bring your son closer to Him. I pray for you to maintain strength, hope, and patience as we await God’s work. In Jesus’ name
Looking for scripture KJV hand out for children to help then if depressed.
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Hello Lori, Thank you for your comment. Here is the prayer sheet: https://momsinprayer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/docLivingHopeDepressionPrayerSheet2021.docx May God bless you as you pray through this.
Please believe God with me that my adult son will walk in wholeness and be delivered from the brokenness of spirit that comes with mental illness. Please stand believing with me that God will heal his mind and restore his joy.
Lord, bless every mother and family here with a miracle of healing. Father, may soundness of mind be the portion of every son and daughter represented here. There is nothing too hard for you, Father. Our hearts would have fainted if we did not believe we would receive Your goodness in the land of the living. But we know You to be a healer. We know You to be faithful. And we worship You right now for the joy that is coming.
In Jesus we pray, Father.
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Hello Stephanie, Thank you for your comment and this beautiful prayer. I am agreeing with you for your adult son. May God comfort your heart and bring mental healing to him. The best thing I’ve done for my daughter is bring my concerns to God in prayer with other Christian moms. I still pray for her now in a Moms in Prayer group. You can find a group in your area by going here: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ God bless you.
I am going through the same with my 24 year old son. So I stand in agreement in JESUS name Amen
How do I comfort and encourage my friend who has a daughter suffering from COVID long-haul? It has been 6 mos. and her 11-yr old daughter has not recovered yet. Her neurological system has been attacked, losing all use of her legs, hands, and is in chronic severe pain, among numerous other ailments. I am so concerned my friend’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Only mothers in similar situations can fully understand. I seek God’s guidance and wisdom when I speak with her.
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Hello Janice, Thank you for your comment. I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s daughter suffering from this sickness. I just prayed for her and for your friend. Is she a member of a local church? If so, she could ask the pastor or one of the elders to pray for your friend’s daughter. Sharing these verses with you from Psalm 103:1-5 “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” God bless you Janice.
Please pray for my 27 year old son diagnosed with bipolar. He now lives with 32 year old former college friend who also has bipolar disorder and has anger issues. My son lost his job and is without health insurance. He has a large puppy Geat Dane dog and refuses to rehome him. He is off his meds and is going through a manic episode. I pray that God will cover them and encamp his angels of protection over them.
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Hello LaDonna, Thank you for your comment. I will pray for your son and his friend today, that they will draw near to God and God will draw near to them. And I will pray for you that the God of all comfort will comfort your heart and assure you that He has heard your prayers and that He is faithful. If you’re not part of a Moms in Prayer group yet, you can see what groups are in your area: https://impactroster.momsinprayer.org/public/group-info We pray God’s Word for our children and support one another through prayer and the body of Christ. God bless you LaDonna.
LaDonna, I prayed for your son today and wonder if he is in a better situation. I am in the same place currently with my 31 year old who is now looking for work, refusing to take any medication, and lives in a tiny travel trailer with his older German shepherd. In his latest macic episode, he sold his house to travel around. He refuses to look into any health insurance even though he is constantly on the road. He rejects Christ as the way to salvation and depends only on himself. Please pray with me that God in His mercy will deliver him from evil and his own confused mind.
Dear Cheryl – I’m in a similar position with my 21 year old child – prayers for healing miracles for your son and my daughter – may God in his infinite mercy heal them. Amen
Hi Cheryl, nice to be in this forum..am going through difficult times as well
Asking God so many questions. I ve prayed n no answers but am not giving up. My son is 29 yrs old, in mood swings bipolar, drinking alcohol n currently in bed. ABSCONDING his job n I fear he might lose his good n permanent job. He has turned to be so rebellious n listens to no-one. He has disconnected himself from the family, I ve tried to be his friend as his mom, one moment we are friends, the next moment he blocks me.
Please I need your prayers and
help..am going into depression too.
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Hello Maggie, Thank you for your comment. I will pray for you and your son today. I also want to give you a link to our Prayers for Prodigals page. https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/moms-praying-for-prodigals/ There’s a resource called 31 Days of Praying For Your Prodigal. You can download this and pray each day of the month. God’s Word says, the prayers of a righteous person avails much (James 5:16). You can also request to join a Moms in Prayer group to pray for college & career adult children. The link is also on this page. God bless you Maggie and may He comfort your heart today.
Hi , my son is full of anger . He doesn’t know how to calm down. We live with my parents , I worry for them because they might have a heart attack every time my son has an episode. Please pray for my son …. Our home is no longer happy because we don’t know when and what will trigger his anger. He doesn’t want to talk to a professional. I’m worried about him, my parents and myself as well . We deal this every day .
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Hello Maria, Thank you for your comment. It must be very difficult going through this. I will pray for you, your son and your parents today. The verses that came to mind for you, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23. If you’re not part of a Moms in Prayer group yet, you can see what groups are in your area: https://impactroster.momsinprayer.org/public/group-info We pray God’s Word for our children and support one another through prayer and the body of Christ. May God comfort you all.
Please pray for my 20 yr old son Eric. He has struggled with ADHD, depression anxiety, and severe opioid use disorder. He has had 3 overdoses from smoking fentanyl. Legal issues due to drug seeking behaviors. Feels a lot of guilt and shame. His mental health has suffered greatly. My husband and I are overwhelmed, exhausted and heartbroken. We will never give up on our beautiful boy who is our only child. I pray for all you mothers and your children who struggle. My heart goes out to you all. Know one understands what it feels like to see your child suffer but us who experience it. I am grateful we don’t have to go through difficult times alone. We have Jesus. Pray without ceasing, the Lord hears our cries. Be thankful for the prayers have been answered along the way. Keep trusting and believing. He is close to the broken hearted. I believe in miracles. In Jesus name, Amen!
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Hello Lisa, Thank you for your comment. I am so sorry to hear about the struggles your son Eric has had. I will pray for him that God will set him free! Lord, I ask that you will answer Lisa when she calls, O God of her righteousness. Please give Lisa and her husband relief when they are in distress. Be gracious to them and hear their prayers. (Psalm 4:1) In Jesus’ Name, Amen. If you’re not part of a Moms in Prayer group yet, you can see what groups are in your area: https://impactroster.momsinprayer.org/public/group-info God bless you Lisa.
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My daughter is 18. Bipolar 2, deep deep depression. Multiple suicide attempts. She begs to die everyday. Right now she is sobbing in her room for 2 hours now, its 2:30 AM. I don’t know what to do. We have tried everything. Please pray for her. Please.
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Hello Sara, Thank you for your comment. I’m so sorry your daughter is going through this. I will pray for her right now. I also want to give you a prayer sheet that you can pray through: https://momsinprayer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/docLivingHopeDepressionPrayerSheet2021.docx Joining a Moms in Prayer group brings other Christian moms alongside you to pray for your daughter and also other children in the group. We have groups that pray for children & schools K-12 and college. Here’s the sign up form: https://impactroster.momsinprayer.org/public/group-info May God comfort you Sara.
Im so sorry! I’m Experiencing the same with my granddaughter it breaks my heart. I’m praying for you and your daughter!
Praying for healing of the mind and strength for you, mom that is struggling with your child.
Hello Sara. I hope today is better for your daughter. Your post is from February. My 45 year old daughter was in a psych facility then. Only out 3 weeks. Just letting you know I understand. We wonder where this darkness in our child comes from. The brain is an amazing place… we can’t comprehend what’s happening but JEHOVAH Roi. GOD SEES. JEHOVAH RAPHA … God Heals. WE ASK HIM TO HURRY. DO NOT TARRY LORD. HELP OUR DAUGHTERS!!! Though you posted months ago this prayer is on God’s throne as Revelation 8 tells us.
Lord… we will wait for You! You are Master of the universe. Creator. Our High tower. Rose of Sharon. Bright and morning Star. Giver. Provider. Author of Life. We ask You to sprinkle our beautiful daughters with the Blood of Jesus. There is healing in Your scars. Remove fear… fear’s a liar. Remove depression … it’s a stronghold. Bring peace Jehovah Shalom. Bring rest and quiet. It is a mystery. Our salvation is a mystery once hidden. Now known. Oh God, You know all about mental anguish. Relentless pain. Gasping for air. Our daughters are gasping for a breath of air from You. Please breathe on them the BREATH OF GOD. Thy will be done in JESUS NAME. AMEN.
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Debra, Thank you for your kind message and beautiful prayer. I will also pray for your daughter. God bless you.
Amen I include my 21 year old daughter Morgan in our prayers for our daughters Amen
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Hello Lisa, I will also pray for your 21 year old daughter Morgan. You can join a Moms in Prayer college/career group: https://impactroster.momsinprayer.org/public/group-info It is so powerful when we come together as mothers and pray the Word of God for our kids. God bless you.
Prayers For Your Daughter…May The Lord Do A Mighty Work In Her Life…And That She Will Be A Testimony Unto Others…Of Her Deliverance….Amen Amen❤️
Hello, Pray Psalm 91 for your daughter. She may have demonic oppression. Seek someone with anointing hands to pray that over her. Lay hands on your daughter and pray, speak depression and suicide, and anxiety be sent back to the pit where it came from! I hope you get her help. God bless! I too was delivered from something similar.
I will pray for your daughter tonight. I too have an adult daughter who is suicidal and bipolar. Just spent 2 hours trying to console her. I will pray for you and all moms going thru this, God Bless you, love, Betty L
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Hello Elisabeth, Thank you for commenting and praying for Sara’s daughter. I will also pray for your daughter today. Here is the link to our prayer sheet, God is our Living Hope, praying against depression and suicide. https://momsinprayer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LivingHopeSuicideDepressionPrayerSheet.docx You can join a Moms in Prayer group here: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ God bless you Elisabeth.
Sara, while all things are not good, I firmly believe God will work them together for good and for His glory. Romans 8:28 I have a son who sometimes can’t be found and has been in and out of institutions but when we speak with Him, he remembers the name of Jesus. I do believe a great Change for the People of God is available as we exercise our Faith, loving the Lord our God with all of our Heart.
Please pray for my 32 year old daughter that is going through PTSD. Anna is a loving person but very angry and sad. Please pray so she can over come this evil illness.
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Hello Elvia, I will pray for your daughter Anna. I’m so sorry she is going through this. Lord, may Anna seek You and You will answer her and deliver her from all her fears.(Psalm 34:4) In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Elvia, you can find out more about joining a Moms in Prayer group here: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ We have groups that pray for their children in their careers. God bless you.
I reach out to pray together for my son. He is 31 and a successful labour law lawyer. He was involved in a serious cycling accident which put an end to his professional sport career 7 years ago. He suffers from PTSD and has now started treatment for depression. He started with alcohol abuse and was admitted to a clinic recently. Due to circumstances he lost his job as well. He is a loving person and seems to be fine after treatment and adjusted anti- depressant and anxiety medication. However my biggest fear is that he will relapse. I pray to keep him strong.
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Hello Marieta, Thank you for your comment. I thought of this scripture prayer from Psalm 143 to pray for your son: Let ________ (Son’s name) hear of Your unfailing love each morning, LORD, and put his trust in You. Show him the way he should go. Teach ________ (Son’s name) to do Your will, for You are his God; May Your gracious Spirit lead him forward on a firm footing. From Psalm 143:8-10 I will also pray this for your son and pray for you Marieta. God bless you.
My 27y old daughter has Bipolar Disorder 1. We have been battling the revolving door hospital stays. These last 5 months have been the hardest. I pray over her daily. She refuses to accept it and becomes non-compliant with her treatment. I am the only one around her everyday to make sure she doesn’t sink deeper. I know God got us it’s just can be so hard at times to endure. I love her so much.
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Hello Kay, Thank you so much for your comment. I will cry out to God on your daughter’s behalf and also pray for you. I’m sure it is much to endure especially as her mother, loving and caring for your daughter. A verse that comes to mind is 2 Corinthians 10:4-5. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for the pulling down of strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every one of (your daughter’s) thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ. Praying together with other Christian mothers is so comforting and so powerful through God’s working in the body of Christ. If you would like to join a Moms in Prayer group in your area, please go here: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ God bless you and comfort you Kay.
Please look up LEAP! This book is from a scientific point of view but brings much wisdom for families suffering with this. There are videos online as well by this Doctor/Author.
Blessings. Increase our faith. We speak to this mountain of mental illness and toss it into the sea. any spirit not of God in the authority of the shed blood of Jesus we condem you and command you to go. In Jesus name. Amen.
Hi Marcy, can you please list the author? I am having trouble finding it online and I am also in the same situation as above. Thank you so much.
Please pray for my 7 year old daughter. She has struggled for years with anger and her outbursts have been very difficult on our family. She has been in therapy since she was 4 for severe anxiety. Her doctor and therapist also thinks she also has depression and suggest depression meds. She is only 7 and my heart just breaks. I think we will proceed with medication for the sake of her mental health and for peace in our family. Please pray for us. I feel so isolated and no one understands.
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Hello Beth, Thank you for your comment. I just prayed for your daughter and for you. I’m so sorry that this has been difficult. May God comfort your heart and remind you that He is always with you and loves you so much. Through the challenges and really hard times with our kids, I discovered Moms in Prayer and started praying for my daughter when she was in 6th grade. God has transformed her heart and I had the support of other moms who care and prayed with me for her. If you would like to find a local group in your area, go to: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ God bless you Beth.
Please pray for my adult eighteen year old daughter Makayla she is currently in a behavioral health facility. I feel so scared lost and alone. She has suicidal ideation and has been self harming since 7th grade. I’m just now realizing it might also be bipolar because of her drastic mood swings. She is taking medication for depression,anxiety, insomnia and her thyroid. My heart is truly broken and prayer is my medicine.
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Hello Angelina, Thank you for your comment and for sharing this about your daughter Makayla. I have just prayed for her and for you. “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are attentive to their cry” Psalm 34:15. May God comfort you and bless you with peace and wisdom. Here is the link to connect with a Moms in Prayer group in your area. We gather and pray the Word of God for our kids and their schools https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ I know in my own life and my daughter’s, this has transformed us both and it gave me hope as a mom. God bless you and may He watch over you and your daughter Makayla.
I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter. I pray for God’s Interceding power on her mental and physical health. I pray for healing from the top of her head to the bottom of her feet. Also I pray for you to know that you are not alone, God is with you and hears your prayers. God bless you.
May the lord our God heal Makayla. The devil is a liar. We pray with you. In the mighty name of Jesus, she will be healed.
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Please pray for my 16 year old daughter. She’s suffered from anxiety, depression, cutting, anger issues and suicide ideation since 7th grade. She’s been drinking and doing drugs and recently had tried to be emancipated to be on her own because she didn’t like me trying to protect her. She went as far as filing a false claim saying I punched her in the nose using Halloween makeup and taking pictures and is now living with relatives an hour away. She’s lost her way and has a court order to have a psychiatric evaluation. She’s showing early signs of bipolar. Please pray for my child to find her way and for God to heal her and make her whole again.
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Hello Julie, Thank you for your comment. I’m so sorry to hear what your daughter is going through and what you are going through as her mom. I just prayed for both of you. Don’t give up hope. God is trustworthy. Have you seen our Prodigal resource page: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/moms-praying-for-prodigals/ Also, a podcast about a prodigal daughter who is now guiding this generation toward God and His good plans for them. https://momsinprayer.org/inseparable-from-the-love-of-god/ May this encourage you Julie. God bless you!
Please pray for my daughter. She has been struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management issues, and body dysmorphia. She is now 22 and still lives at home with us while she attends college. She has attempted suicide at 16 and has no drive for life. I want her to have a desire for life and to be excited for her future. She has a great job that works with her schedule but she fights with her co-workers and wants to quit. I’m afraid she will be fired. My daughter completely consumes my family.
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Hello Deanna, Thank you for your comment. I’m so sorry for what you and your family are going through right now. I will pray for your daughter today and also for you. “The LORD gives strength to His people. The LORD blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 You can join a Moms in Prayer group to pray with other moms for your daughter. I started praying in a Moms in Prayer group for my daughter when she was in middle school and very rebellious. God transformed her heart. To join a group in your area, go to: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ Also, if you would like to get connected with Moms Praying for College Kids, go to: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/college-praying-moms/ May God bless you Deanna and comfort you.
Please pray for my daughter who will be 25 in a few weeks. She was recently diagnosed with Bipolar disorder but has suffered from anxiety/ depression for almost 4 years now. It’s been a struggle to find the right doctors, therapist, psychiatrist & medications. She has little motivation, lost her friends, can’t hold down a job, over the past 9 months has dealt with psychosis. We are doing everything we can to try and get her back on track. We started going back to church as a family and saying prayers together every evening asking Jesus to heal our daughter and bring her back to us. Lord, please put your healing hands on our daughter and free her from her anxiety, depression & Bipolar. Make her new again Lord, in Jesus name Amen.
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Hello Veronica, I will pray for your daughter today! I’m so sorry for what she is going through. Going back to church as a family and praying together, you are drawing near to God and He promises that He will draw near to you according to His Word. You can also join a Moms in Prayer group in your area where you can pray together for your daughter with other moms. I have prayed for my daughter for several years now and watched God change her heart. https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ Lord, we are asking for Your healing balm for Veronica’s daughter’s heart and mind. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. God bless you Veronica.
Please pray for my 15 year old daughter. She is battling depression due to life from Covid. She is difficult to motivate, finds little joy in things she used to enjoy, sleeps al day, has changed her eating habits and does not socialize with her friends anymore. She doesn’t talk and likes to be combative/argumentative with myself, her father and siblings. She was a happy, excitable and active girl until Fall. She was in honors classes and now has to attend summer school in order to pass 9th grade for the year. We are trying, we are seeking help, but she won’t even get out of the car when we go to therapy. she is resistant to see the condition she is in. Please help bring our fun loving, energetic, beautiful daughter back to us.
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Hello, Thank you for your comment. I’m so sorry your daughter is struggling. I will pray for her and for your family today.
“We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone. Psalm 33:20-22
I started praying in a Moms in Prayer group for my daughter when she was in 6th grade and God did the miraculous in her life, and comforted me in the process. If you would like to join a group, please go to: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ God bless you and may he comfort you and give you His peace.
Please pray for my son who is 15 years old like to party so hard with drinking and smoking , not doing school work or sport due to party lifestyles which is not good at 15years .
He is starting exams tomorrow but not revising at all .
Please pray for him to obey and to have wisdom and to come back to Jesus .
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Hello Maria, Thank you for your comment. I will pray for your son and for you today. I’m sorry that you are going through this. Joining a Moms in Prayer group brings such great peace for you as a mother, through meeting with other moms and praying together, asking God to intervene in your son’s life. You can submit your interest in joining a Moms in Prayer group here: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ May God bless you and comfort you.
Please help get connected with support. My 18 year old son is very troubled and moved out last year during lockdown. I saw him this weekend for the first time in 14 months and he is now nearing 400 pounds. He refuses to see a doctor and I am overcome with worry. I know that fear and worry are not helpful. I am a single Mom and I have no family. My friends are frankly tired of having to hold me up. I dont sleep lately and I cry all day and night. I woke up this morning with 3 different bibles in my bed. I am searching for help. Thank you
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Hello Patty, Thank you for your comment. I’m sorry to hear about the situation with your son. I will pray for him and for you today. Are you connected with a Moms in Prayer group in your area? If not, go to: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ where you can request to join a group. Praying for my own daughter with other moms truly transformed her life. May God comfort you and give you peace.
My granddaughter is suffering with PTSD, she was assaulted at 9 now 13 she is acting out. My daughter is trying her best however with no success she is exhausted. She suffers with depression. Please pray with me
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Hello and thank you for your comment. I just prayed for your granddaughter that God would comfort her and bring her the help she needs. I also prayed for you and your daughter to be guided by the Lord. You can pray for your granddaughter with other grandmothers in a Moms in Prayer group. Your daughter can also join a group in her area with other mothers. We bring our kids/grandkids to God through praying His Word for them. I’ve seen miraculous transformation in my own daughter through praying with other moms in a group. https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ God bless you.
Hi,
I was looking around for prayers for both my adult son and daughter (1st and 2nd child) who is battling with depression. My son had started using meds to overcome his anxiety at work and my daughter started posting on social media how we the parents never took her side since she was a kid. It’s saddening that she keeps ranting on social media how bad we are towards her throughout her life.
My son left home to live on his own and never even calls. We only rely on our 3rd child to text her brother which he responded. My daughter still lives with us but never even communicate with us. Whenever we tried to have conversations with her, she will keep quiet or choose to answer only on certain issues. Then the next moment she would be ranting on the social media. It’s very heart breaking to see your child breaking down but does not want to reach out to us. I ended up blaming myself for my methods of raising my children. Even my husband says I am the one responsible for this.
Please pray for Peter and Cecilia. God bless you all. Thanks
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Hello and thank you for your comment. I am sorry to hear about your family and what is going on with your two children. May you receive much comfort from our Lord Jesus Christ. He loves you. We have a special prayer sheet that you can pray through called Living Hope. Here is the link: https://momsinprayer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/docLivingHopeDepressionPrayerSheet2021.docx Are you connected with a Moms in Prayer group in your area? You can join a group here: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ Also, read one of our latest blogs that will encourage you: https://momsinprayer.org/from-depression-to-victory/ I will pray for your children and for you today. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you will overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Please email me verses to pray over my adult son who lives with us. He is depressed and will not seek help. Our only hope is on God.
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Cindy, Thank you for your message. I am so sorry to hear about your son who is struggling. I will email you the Living Hope prayer sheet from Moms in Prayer which includes the four steps of prayer that we use in our groups. If you don’t see my email in the next 30 minutes, check your junk email just in case. If you’re interested in joining a group, you can sign up here: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ For me, praying in a group has been a lifeline, grown my faith, and given me other Christian women to stand beside me in prayer for my child. I will also pray for your son. God bless you.
I have just come across this,this morning after I received a very bad letter last night from my nephew Moses who is an orphan and very depressed.I have stayed with him and his brother since he was about 10.he moved out 5 years ago when he joined university.He blames me for everything going for gone wrong in his life.He graduated a year ago and now doing a casual job.I love him very much and has brought him up together with his elder brother and my kids since their mother (my late sister)passed on.the only communication I get from him are texts of hatred and curses.please pray for him,I know our God is merciful and able to help him through all,and will give him peace that passes all understanding. Am feeling so heart broken please pray for me also.Thank you.
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Hello Phelis, I’m so sorry to hear about your nephew Moses. I will pray for him and for you today. I think it may be helpful for you to pray the Bible verses on this prayer sheet: God is Merciful https://momsinprayer.org/resources/prayer-tools/prayer-sheets/merciful-mobile-prayer-sheet/ Also, when you join a Moms in Prayer group, you find other sisters in Christ to pray with you. We have groups for college & career aged children https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ God bless you Phelis.
Please pray for my daughter Beatrice, she is very depressed at the moment , she is suicidal and self harming. I need prayers for her … We are doing our best to save her and support her. Thank you
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Hello Bella, I will pray for your daughter today! I’m so sorry she is going through this. We have a new prayer sheet that God is our Living Hope with prayers that address this very thing. I will email it to you. Lord, guard and protect Bella and her daughter Beatrice and lift Beatrice out of this depression in Jesus’ Name. Bring her the help she needs at this time and give Bella peace, that she would not let her heart be troubled or afraid. You are Faithful Lord! In Jesus’ Name, amen. God bless you Bella.
Hello Sue,
I found this page after looking for prayer prompts that I could suggest to a family member. Their child is suffering with depression and cutting. Will you please send me this prayer sheet as well? I belonged to a Moms in Prayer group when my children were in middle and high school.
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Hello Cindy, Thank you for asking. I will email it to you. God bless you.
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Hello again Bella, I just emailed you the prayer sheet. If you don’t see it in your inbox, make sure to look at your junk email folder. It will be coming from siacoboni@momsinprayer.org Thank you.
I’m so sorry to hear that, I have experienced the same with my daughter as well. I will keep her uplifted in prayer.
Bella, you are not alone. I have an 18 y/o daughter who has been diagnosed with BPD and depression. She never showed signs. Not one. I knew she was self harming while she was staying at her Grandparent’s house. ** Side note** My daughter has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and they have a much larger home with an open floor plan and a lift. They even bought her a car especially made so she can drive without dislocations or subluxations. When she was really hurting from EDS, she would stay with them because her wheelchair was very difficult to maneuver in our much smaller home. **End side note**When she turned 18 in November everything changed. Fast forward to Valentines Day, 2021. That’s the last time I saw her, or she saw or corresponded with any family. She called a mobile crisis unit, was taken to the hospital. No visitors allowed. She waited for a bed to open at a Behavioral Health hospital (rated very poorly), and she was put on meds she didn’t need to be on. She was misdiagnosed Bi-polar. When she left, they paid for her to stay in a motel for three months. If she did that, they provided a free apartment-so she says. Mind you, she’s alone…in a wheelchair in a BAD motel in a bad area of town. She told me she met a friend, Chloe, who bought her some clothes, and books to keep her mind busy and pens- (Not just coloring books. Books that have interactive challenges and intricate puzzles, etc ….(Elle is highly intelligent) and told her she had enough miles on her card to put my daughter up in Embassy Suites for a week. It turned out to be two days. We were FaceTiming for the 4 days she was in the motel, before the move. I have no idea where she is. She took herself off of the Life 360 app (which I begged her not to do). I said, “I don’t care where you go. I just want to know you’re alive.” She knows I have severe anxiety. She has made zero contact with me or any member of the family and refuses to answer anyone’s call or text. I’m horrified. She did call me recently to ask about my psychiatrist because she misread that my psych. does ketamine infusions. KETAMINE?!?? A controlled substance?!?! A horse tranquilizer?!?! I almost died. She said she got a ketamine infusion and the name she gave me was a spa. So that was a lie. She says she has anti depression resistance. Also a lie. They gave her Paxil and she didn’t even take the ONE antidepressant she was given long enough to know anything. I have given this to God because it’s just too big for me, but I’m barely getting by. I need prayers, PLEASE! Her name is Elle.
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Hello Amy, I’m sorry to hear about your daughter Elle. Thank you for telling us more so that we know how to pray for her and for you. I will pray right now. Are you in a Moms in Prayer group? May the Lord give you strength and peace. God bless you.
Hello.
I am currently in the same situation. I hope you’ve found some peace for you child.
I am looking for advice and support.
My transgender son mentioned 12 times last night that he wants to kill himself. We are headed to the hospital today. I’d appreciate any advice or support. Thanks
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Hello Mary, I’m so sorry to hear about your son struggling. I will pray for him and for you tonight. May God comfort you both. If you would like to join a Moms in Prayer group, please go to: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ We pray together for our kids and keep everything confidential. God bless you.
Please pray for my adult son battling with depression and anxiety. Brought up in a Christian home, now even says he does not believe in God.
May the Lord come through for all the moms here seeking the Lord’s help in Jesus’ name Amen.
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Hello and thank you for your comment. I will pray for him today! I’m sorry that he is going through this. If you would like to join a Moms in Prayer group, here is the link to sign up: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ God bless you.
I’m new and just found this page. My adult son is literally walking around most of the day listening to online sermons. Anxiety so rough it brings on nausea.
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Hello Tracey, Thank you for your comment. I will pray for your son today, and for you! I’m so sorry he is going through this. I think the Prayer for Sons resource will be a good way to calm your heart and his. You could pray them out loud for your son. Here is the link: https://momsinprayer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pdf5PowerfulPrayersforSons2020.pdf Please let me know if you need me to email this to you. God bless you Tracey. God loves you and your son.
I have an adult daughter & an adult son w/ mental illness…
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Criselda, Thank you for your comment. I will pray for you, your daughter and son right now. If you haven’t joined a Moms in Prayer group yet, praying with other moms will be a support to you and greatly encourage you through united prayer for your children. You can request to join a group here: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/ God bless you Criselda.
Dear Criselda, I shall pray for you all. My adult daughter has serious mental health issues and had a breakdown last night. I live hours away. I am so worried about her and frightened for her.
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Hello Lynn, Thank you for your comment. I will pray for you and your daughter today. God bless you
I’d love to see more posts like this. Every mom and grandmother with long term prayer needs can be encouraged by the vulnerability, yet with hope in Christ, so lovingly expressed.
She mentions some of her struggles, including loneliness and jealousy. Anyone with a prodigal or seemingly unanswerable prayer request can relate to that loneliness. It’s a feeling of being an outsider, a branch with a split that can’t take weight without being almost torn off, from the Christian women whose families fit better into the tree of supposed Christian norms.
How careful and gentle we need to become before talking about our happy families without making sure to give all glory to God.
In our prayer groups and friendships, it is easy to overlook the woman, that we Know is hurting with a mentally ill and/or special needs child, by overlong descriptions of the latest fabulousness of our children or grandchildren.
Moms in Prayer leaders and group leaders, please remember to pray for the lonely children and mothers before you personally post too many details of childhood success on social media. Yes, most caregiver moms and grandmothers of special needs and mentally ill children are truly pleased for you, especially if prayed up and rested, at their best ‘In Christ’. Even so, visuals of what look like Dream Families, may need time to be processed by talking to the Lord. Likely these moms are tired and deal with never ending problems. A jealous thought may come along like a whisper and not get immediate attention. Can we think about what to post and say what celebrates without provoking hurt and jealousy? An example of this is a post I saw during CoVid 19 quarantine with eight pictures. The mom said her daughter had 50 cars drive with posters while singing Happy Birthday! It is a blessing to have favor with one’s friends! But what is the point of sharing so much? Perhaps yearning for popularity? A special needs child may never experience popularity. I am convicted about celebrating without provoking others to jealously.
Answered prayer is not a competition about how quickly the Lord solved the prayer need. It is pleasurable to boast in the Lord about these things, such as a bully coming to Christ in three weeks; this happened in a group of mine in TX. Lord help me, help us, to think of others before ourselves in how we pray and live. Help us watch over our hearts.
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Janice, thank you so much for this heartfelt comment and a good reminder of how we live and what we post. God bless you.
Thank you, thank you for this! As a mom of two special needs (now adult) kiddos, every word was encouraging and relatable for me. You’ve put into words the deep anguish so many of us feel, as well as the wonderful opportunity God has given us to experience His grace! So thankful for my MIPI sisters who have lifted up my weary arms for so many years!