One of my sons, for example, has always been prone toward fear and anxiety. Ever since he was a small child, he’s shown a noticeable bent toward this kind of emotional response to external stimuli. Knowing this—spotting this—I’ve been very specific in praying for him, out loud over him, even when he was just a baby. I’ve routinely asked the Holy Spirit to instill courage within him, to be a wall of protection against the enemy’s attempts to exploit my son in this sensitive area.
