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Parenting in Every Season

Times are changing so quickly and have changed a lot since you were a teen. Your conversations with your daughter are likely a lot different than the conversations you had when you were her age. She is bombarded with things you probably never imagined in your teen years. She may be struggling with loneliness, pornography, anxiety, friendships, addictions, dating, or college preparation. Helping her navigate different seasons can feel so overwhelming at times. How do you manage the ups, downs, disappointments, consequences, or grief she may be experiencing? As parents, we want to “fix it” when our kids are struggling. It’s so hard to see them go through tough seasons and it can be tempting to step in and attempt to change their behavior when what we actually need to do is to pray for a change of heart. Often we face the temptation of wanting a hard season with our teen to be over because we desire comfort—we don’t like to struggle and we don’t like to see our kids struggle. (Anyone else raising their hand? I’m so guilty of this.) Another reason we hate to see them go through hard seasons is because we are sometimes afraid of what other people will think of them or us. (Guilty again!) Friends, let’s get set free from that! Let’s be kingdom focused and be parents who pray for each of our girl’s heart and not just her behavior. Her heart will be reflected in her behavior, which means what she believes about God, herself, and others is what truly matters.No matter what season your daughter is in, I promise that Scripture speaks to it directly or indirectly. Take time to find Scripture that applies to her situation and be intentional about praying for her. Below are things she may be dealing with, so feel free to use the Scriptures and prompts to get you started on your journey to praying for your daughter as she navigates the hard seasons of life.

Her Rebellion

God’s Truth — 1 Corinthians 10:13; Acts 5:29; James 4:7; Romans 2:4

Your Prayerful Response:

Lord, thank You for loving me as I’ve gone through seasons of rebellion. As a parent, it is hard to see (insert daughter’s name) walking in rebellion. Help me as I guide her through this tough season. God, I pray that she turns from it and accepts your invitation to escape the temptation to walk in disobedience. I pray for her to totally submit to You, resist the devil, and have a desire to obey You. May I love her well and use this season as an opportunity to point her to You. Amen.

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Her Heart

God’s Truth – Ephesians 3:16-19; Proverbs 3:5

Your Prayerful Response:

Father, I pray that (insert daughter’s name) trusts in You with all her heart and submits to You in all her ways. May she be reminded that You dwell in her heart through faith and that she is strengthened with Your power. I pray that her heart is rooted in Your love and that she grasps the width, height, and depth of the unexplainable love of Christ. Amen.

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Her Friendships

God’s Truth — Proverbs 13:20; Proverbs 27:17; Colossians 3:12-14

Your Prayerful Response:

Jesus, thank You for being our friend who sticks closer than a brother. I pray that (insert daughter’s name) will desire wise and righteous friendships and that she will be sharpened by the friends that she chooses. I pray that they will show love, bear with and forgive each other when there is an offense. May her friendships provide accountability and bring her closer to You. Amen.

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Her Fears

God’s Truth – 2 Timothy 1:7; Psalm 56:3-4; 1 John 4:18

Your Prayerful Response:

God, thank You for Your gift of power, love, and a sound mind. I know that a spirit of fear is not of You, so instead of fear, allow (insert daughter’s name) to feel Your power and love over the fear she is feeling in this moment. When she is afraid, I pray that she puts her trust in You and feels Your love surrounding her because Your perfect love casts out fear. Thank you for the gift of a sound mind. May her thoughts be fixed on You and You alone. Amen.

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Her Anxiousness

God’s Truth — 1 Peter 5:7, John 14:27; Philippians 4:6

Your Prayerful Response:

Father, it’s hard to comprehend that You love (insert daughter’s name) more than I do. Thank You for how You love and care for her. You know what’s making her anxious and I pray that (insert daughter’s name) casts all her cares on You; may she surrender them to You and feel the peace that only You can give. Help her not to be anxious but to pray and bring her requests to You with thanksgiving. Amen.

Nikki Tigg

Nikki Tigg is an MTSU grad and currently lives in Murfreesboro, TN with her husband and son. She felt called to serve in High School Ministry in 2012 and led co-ed and girls groups. She has been Student Ministry Associate at New Vision Baptist Church since July 2017. Nikki has a passion for helping girls understand their identity in Christ and loves connecting with students, parents and leaders. She loves spending time with her family, decorating and enjoys an active lifestyle. Connect with Nikki: Instagram