Praying for our children is one of the most important things we can do as parents. The Bible tells us that our kids are a gift from God and that He has given us the responsibility for their care and protection. Therefore, praying for our kids is an essential part of our parenting.
For this reason, we have compiled a few prayers you can use to pray over your children. Use this unique assortment of prayers to lift your children to our kind Heavenly Father when you feel the want to worry about their future, which we all do occasionally.
1. PRAYER FOR THE PROTECTION OF MY CHILDREN
Be encouraged by the knowledge that God is in complete control of everything. Remind yourself that “we know that God works all things together for those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28)
Prayer: I thank you, Lord God, for having complete control over everything. I ask that you keep my child safe. Maintain their health and encourage their growth. I appreciate that you are familiar with their inner most being. You are perfectly aware of what they have in their hearts and what they need. Protect my child in all facets of their life. Amen.
2. PRAYER FOR THE FUTURE OF CHILDREN
Be thankful that God has wonderful intentions for your children despite the unpredictability of life. He’ll give them a hope and a future like it says in Jeremiah 29:11.
Prayer: I thank you Heavenly Father for being the source of all good things. I appreciate that I can put my family’s future in your capable hands. Please assist my child at every turn. Inspire them recognize your protection and provision. Amen
3. PRAYER FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN
God is to be praised for providing your child with educational chances! Pray that they truly fall in love with learning. “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:6
Prayer: God, I thank you for giving us the mental capacity to consider and analyze the world we live in. I ask that you support my child’s growth academically. I hope they find their special talents and abilities. Inspire my child/children to care about the world they live in. Amen
4. PRAYER FOR THE FRIENDSHIPS OF CHILDREN
Relationships are definitely a blessing, as these Bible passages about friendship serve as a reminder. Spend a moment praying that your child will have wonderful friends to lean on.
Prayer: Father God, thank you for creating us so that we might interact with others. I hope that everyone who is close to my child will show them a lot of love and support. May their peers at school, university, or work inspire them. I pray that they treat their friends with kindness and respect. Amen
5. PRAYER FOR CAREGIVERS OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Spend some time praying that you would be able to see God’s hand at work in your life as a caregiver.
Prayer: Lord, I love you! We completely give ourselves to You and ask that Your love leads us now and every day. May we be the best of image of Your love to the kids in our care. Amen
6. PRAYER FOR NEWBORN BABIES
Babies are the most priceless gifts. Thank God that He created and sustains life! “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13
Prayer: Lord God, we praise you forgiving us the gift of life. We are grateful that this precious infant entered our world safely. We ask for protection from harm and a good night’s sleep for this infant. We ask that as the child grows, you bless them. Keep them safe and strong in the weeks, months and years ahead. Give us grace and strength through the highs and lows of caring for a newborn baby. In Jesus’ name. Amen
7. PRAYER FOR TEENS
Teenage life can be challenging. We wish that this prayer may encourage you to pray for your adolescent to recognize God’s faithfulness in the midst of both difficulties and blessings.
Prayer: Oh God, I ask that your goodness and provision be known by my adolescent son or daughter. I sincerely hope they will put their identity in you. I kindly beg that they see you as their rock and a solid foundation when faced with life’s demands. I ask that you lead, direct, and comfort them as they face the difficulties of life, tests, and future choices. Amen, in the name of Jesus.
8.PRAYER FOR MY SON
As your son grows, use this useful prayer as a guide in your prayers for him.
Prayer: Father God, I thank you for giving me my son. I ask that he establish your kingdom by following in your footsteps. I kindly beg that you keep him safe and control his movements. May he grow to recognize and obey your voice. May my son set a good example for Christians in speech, love, behavior, faith, and purity, much like Timothy did in the Bible. (1 Timothy 4:12) Amen
9. PRAYER FOR MY DAUGHTER
Spend time expressing gratitude for the gift that is your daughter. In your prayers for her future, allow these words to encourage you.
Prayer: God, I appreciate you giving me my daughter as a present. I ask that you keep her safe over the years. May she grow up to be a strong young lady who pursues your affection. I hope she will find comfort in you as she faces difficulties in life. I hope she feels your joy as her power (Nehemiah 8:10). May she grow to recognize and obey your voice. May my daughter set a good example for Christians in speech, love, behavior, faith, and purity, much like Timothy did in the Bible. (1 Timothy 4:12) Amen
When we pray for our kids, it’s a powerful act of love. We know that God hears our prayers and answers them according to His will. We can have faith that God is working all things out for the good of our children, even if life takes them in unexpected directions.
Prayer is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. No matter how old they are, our kids will never forget that we prayed for them. When we pray for our kids, we can trust that God will work in their lives and give them all they need to succeed.
So, let’s remember to pray for our kids and to ask God to protect, bless, and guide them in all that they do.
