Our role as parents never ends. The job description changes, but the work is never done. For me, mom's job was more comfortable when the kids were little. As grown adults, they are out of control. Their decisions, choices and actions belong to them. The only thing their mother can do is pray.

In today's world, our adult children face trials and obstacles that were unimaginable when we were young adults. Our adult children need us to pray for them. We must pray for their plans, their wisdom and their protection. Praying for our adult children invites God to work in their lives and gives us comfort that only the One who can wills.

Every day we pray for those we love in our lives and for those who love us. We believe in the power of prayer, but above all we believe in the power of love.

Prayer for a son in difficulty. We live in a world where it's easier to find people to diagnose a problem than to propose a solution. Instead of focusing on what causes you pain, let's focus on what makes you win. Prayers for Adult Children are dedicated to new members of our audience who are parents, either to their own children or to other people's children. We want to remove their burdens and show them God's love in every way, big and small.

Entering adulthood is scary. This new season of life is filled with new responsibilities, expectations and many unknowns. Praying that our sons and daughters courageously enter their adult lives with confidence and God's presence gives us comfort and our children the courage and guidance they need.

Dear Lord, fill children with the maturity and confidence needed to enter adulthood. Help them face the unknowns and expectations ahead with maturity and discernment. Guide them to put aside the things from their youth that don't benefit them as adults and embrace the things that make them caring, productive adults. Lead them towards divine pursuits and not childish desires.

No matter how old sons become, they will always be concerned about their safety and well-being. When they were little, it was a full-time job to protect them from busy streets and hot stoves, but as adults, they are out of my reach and sight. But not that of God. He has the power to protect them from anything that can harm them. He watches over them. Let us pray for their protection from evil.

Sometimes a child chooses a path that leads to despair and sin. As parents, it is difficult to watch our sons and daughters make poor choices and suffer the consequences. It's even harder to watch them as they continue to head down the path of destruction. In these times, we remember that God knows our pain, loves our children more than we do, and is working in their lives whether we see it or not. Our job during this time is to wait on God. While we wait, we watch for them to come back on their way home.

Are you going through a difficult time? Need a reminder that God is always with you? Take a few minutes to create a prayer that fits your needs and makes you feel better. Check out these prayers we've identified as having the most positive impact and watch for some inspiration to encourage you. Are you struggling with worry, fear, spiritual warfare in your life? Return to God with a concise 20-second prayer that can help you manage your life.