A prayer for my teenager

Dear Lord,

Please surround my teenager with your presence today.
Walk with him, sit by him, whisper to him when he’s alone.
Give him ears to hear you and a voice that praises you.
May the knowledge he has of you seep into his daily living.
Guide his thoughts, channel his emotions, temper his actions
so that wherever he is and whatever he does,
he brings you glory.
Even when he strays, doubts, or disbelieves,
stand close to him and remind him gently
that you are his father, his savior, his everything.
Forgive him for his many sins and restore him to you.
Guard his heart and soul. Defend his mind.
Bring him friends and mentors to reflect your love and grace,
your mission and passion–
people who will influence him to grow,
to reach his world,
and to live in relationship with you.
I pray the blood of Jesus over him
and the power of the Holy Spirit upon him.
Remember that you gave him to me,
and I gave him back.
He’s yours. I want you to have him because you know him best.
Mold him.
Use him.
And because I’m his mother, please protect him.
I love you, and I trust you.
Amen.