Pam’s Favorite Tools for Moms of Teens (31 Ways to Pray for Your Child)

31 Ways to Pray for our Youth

1. Pray for a Spirit of REVERENCE
2. Pray for a Spirit of HUMILITY
3. Pray for a Spirit of PURITY
4. Pray for a Spirit of PURPOSE
5. Pray for a Spirit of SIMPLICITY
6. Pray for a Spirit of COMMITMENT
7. Pray for a Spirit of DILIGENCE
8. Pray for a Spirit of SERVANTHOOD
9. Pray for a Spirit of CONSTANCY
10. Pray for a Spirit of ASSURANCE
11. Pray for a Spirit of AVAILABILITY
12. Pray for a Spirit of LOYALTY
13. Pray for a Spirit of DISCERNMENT
14. Pray for a Spirit of COMPASSION
15. Pray for a Spirit of THANKFULNESS
16. Pray for a Spirit of MATURITY
17. Pray for a Spirit of HOLINESS
18. Pray for a Spirit of RELIABILITY
19. Pray for a Spirit of REVELATION
20. Pray for a Spirit of DENIAL
21. Pray for a Spirit of CONFIDENCE
22. Pray for a Spirit of INTEGRITY
23. Pray for a Spirit of REPENTANCE
24. Pray for a Spirit of TRUST
25. Pray for a Spirit of SUBMISSION
26. Pray for a Spirit of TEACHABILITY
27. Pray for a Spirit of PRAYER
28. Pray for a Spirit of UNITY
29. Pray for a Spirit of THRUTHFULNESS
30. Pray for a Spirit of FORGIVENESS
31. Pray for a Spirit of GENEROSITY

The fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10)

A willingness to submit (Ephesians 4:2) A desire to be clean (Matthew 5:8)
The wisdom to set goals (Proverbs 4:25-27) A life style uncluttered (1 Corinthians 14:40) A dedication to the cause (Joshua 24:15)

A willingness to work hard (Colossians 3:23) A willingness to help others (Galatians 6:9-10) The quality of faithfulness (Psalm 119:33)

A depth of faith (1 John 5:13)

A readiness to go (Isaiah 6:8)

A zeal for fidelity (Ruth 1:16)

A perception of wrong (Colossians 2:8) Love in action (Colossians 3:2)

A heart of gratitude (Colossians 3:17)

The capacity to grow (Hebrews 5:14) Christ-like behavior (Acts 24:16)

A depth of dependability (1 Corinthians 4:2)

To know God better (Ephesians 1:17)

A sacrifice to surrender (Luke 9:23)

An assurance of competence (Philippians 4:13) The quality of uprightness (Romans 12:17)

A willingness to change (Ezekiel 18:30b-31)

A steadfast belief (Psalm 125:1)

Choosing to yield (1Peter 2:13-14,17)

Learning from others (Proverbs 6:20)

Being persistent (Luke 18:1)

A respect for others (Psalm 133:1)

Delighting in honesty (Proverbs 12:22)

An ability to show grace (Ephesians 4:32)

The desire to give (Hebrews 13:16)

Excerpt from Got Teens? (Harvest House) by Jill Savage and Pam Farrel, Chapter 9—Mom as Pastor. Adapted by Moms in Touch from Dick Eastman, President, Every Home For Christ, © 1988. Used by permission.