Fix it Jesus!
My son and I got into an argument again, and it broke my heart. Sometimes I wonder if he even likes me. The way he talks to me… there’s so much anger in his voice. I know parents can annoy their kids, but sometimes it feels deeper than that — like he wishes I wasn’t around at all.
It hurts. I feel discouraged because I truly thought we were making progress. Then, just when I feel hopeful, we crash again into conflict.
Years ago, I used to pray over my boys constantly. I asked God to make them men of wisdom, strength, and kindness — men of integrity, godliness, and compassion. Somewhere along the way, though, I stopped. First, I got distracted with other things… then, I stopped praying altogether.
If I’m honest, I think it’s because I felt like I failed them.
My spiritual life has been up and down over the years. I keep wondering:
If I had been more consistent in prayer, would my sons be more stable now?
I’m afraid for my oldest. I feel like he’s headed toward a hard path — and as a mother, it’s so painful to watch. It’s like seeing a train wreck coming and being unable to move him out of the way.
I once prayed this simple prayer:
“God, I give up. Please take care of my son. Make him the man You need him to be.”
Today, I’m going back to that prayer. Not because I’ve figured it all out — but because I know that only Jesus can fix what’s broken.
Dear God,
Please help my son Emad become the man You need him to be. Give him strength to overcome the things in this world that are trying to destroy him. Remove the spirits of drugs and alcohol. Take away depression and anxiety, anger and bitterness. Cleanse his heart and his mind.
Remove anything in him that does not reflect You — the things Your Word warns us about:
“When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these.”
Galatians 5:19-21 (NLT)
Instead, God, fill him with the fruit of Your Spirit:
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
Take control of Emad’s heart and mind so that he can hear You clearly and obey Your voice. Break every stronghold that is holding him captive. I pray that his thoughts would become obedient to Christ.
“We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NLT)
God, I also lift up my younger son, Nephi. I believe, by faith, that both of my sons will live holy, righteous lives — not because they’re perfect, but because You are faithful. I believe You will break every generational curse trying to take root in our family and turn them into blessings.
“You must not bow down to them or worship them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God… I lay the sins of the parents upon their children… But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands.”
Exodus 20:5-6 (NLT)
“He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear Him.”
Luke 1:50 (NLT)
Where there are chains, let there be freedom.
Where there is rebellion, let there be obedience.
Where there is darkness, let Your light shine through.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
➡️If you’re a parent going through something like this, I want to remind you that you’re not alone. You are not a bad mom. You are not hopeless. You are not too late.
Even when your child is far from God — even when you feel broken — God is still writing your family’s story.
Keep praying. Keep showing up. Even when you feel weak, God is strong.
💬 Need prayer for your child? Leave their name in the comments or message me privately. I’d be honored to pray for them with you.
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