A Prayer for Open Communication and Trust with My Teen

A Prayer for Open Communication and Trust with My Teen

Parenting teens can be one of the most rewarding and challenging seasons in life. In this heartfelt prayer and devotional, Maggie Meadows Cooper shares from her own journey of raising teenagers about the importance of creating a home environment that mirrors God’s refuge—a safe place where our kids can turn in moments of fear, stress, or uncertainty.

Drawing from Psalm 62:8 and other scriptures that describe God as our ultimate refuge, Maggie outlines practical ways to foster trust and open communication with our teens: modeling faith, setting clear boundaries, extending unconditional love, allowing natural consequences, and guarding our words.

She reminds us that just as we run to the Lord for shelter, we want our teens to run to us—but this requires intentionality and grace. And ultimately, even when we can’t be everything for our kids, we can trust the One who knows and loves them perfectly.

Today's Bible Verse is Psalm 62:8 – “Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.”

🕊 Key Takeaways

  • Model God as your refuge so your teens see where you place your trust.

  • Set clear expectations and boundaries to create a sense of security.

  • Express unconditional love and forgiveness regularly.

  • Allow logical consequences while standing by your teen through them.

  • Guard your words to build trust and protect open communication.

🙏 Prayer

“Dear Jesus, I want more than anything to have a strong relationship with my teenagers, where they feel safe sharing their hearts with me. Please give me wisdom and discernment on how to communicate with them best. Help them know that they can trust me, that I love them unconditionally, and that You are their ultimate refuge.”

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💡 Reflection Question

What is one practical way you can create a safe space for your teen to share openly with you this week?

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