I am the cousin of a young boy who was born addicted to heroin and was taken away from his drug abusing mother. He was placed in the custody of his grandmother and she has taken very good care of him. He is a good boy in every way, kind and considerate, well behaved but he is struggling in school. We have tried working with him in every way with the assistance of teachers and school counselors but it all comes down to him producing his class work which he just won't do. He is only 9 but I fear for him. If he won't do his work now, will he do it later in junior high or high school? I just pray that he starts to believe in himself and at least tries his best in school. I want him to have a chance at a good future. I don't expect an honor role student or even a college graduate. I just want him to have an education and to do well in this life i don't want him to be like his mom and dad, in and out of jail and addicted to drugs. He is only a child and I pray for him everyday. I believe with more voices praying for him maybe God will help guide him.

Heavenly Father please help this boy of only nine years old. Clear his mind of all problems caused by the parents addictions when he was conceived. Wash him with the Blood of Jesus Christ and give his brains a good cleansing, so that he can be able to concentrate and obtain what he is taught and learn to follow orders and pay attention. Make of him a great person and witness for you, let his own parents see your power working in this child. Drive all addictions away from his parents also Lord, and may they and the rest of the family come to know you as their Lord and Savior and make you the cornerstone of their life. Bless this Grandmother that is raising him, give her good health, strength from above, and the wisdom to continue to raise and guide him to the right path. Bless also the cousin that is so concern about this little boy. Lord keep your guardian angels around this child at all times and may he never fall into evil temptations out there. May all these things be done for Your Honor Glory Heavenly Father, I pray and thank you in Jesus Christ Precious Name, Amen!