God has blessed my husband and me with two daughters! We love raising these little girls and recognize the high calling we have to raise them according to the Bible.
Why Praying for Your Children is Important
Working with little kids as part of my career has given me a lot of perspective on how I want to raise our own children. I’ve worked with kids who were great listeners and some who weren’t. I’ve seen children who were respectful of their parents and those who weren’t. When I first found out I was pregnant with our oldest, I began to pray over her, asking for specific characteristics to be developed within her.
A Simple Prayer for Your Children
Here’s the prayer I began praying over my oldest daughter, which I now pray for our youngest as well:
“God, I pray over my daughter right now. I pray for her to be respectful and kind to her family and friends. I pray she is loving, obedient, and a good listener. I pray she sees others the way You do and has compassion for them. Most importantly, I pray this little one will love You wholeheartedly. I pray she receives You as her Lord and Savior at a young age. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
This is a simple prayer, but now that my oldest is three, I continue to speak this prayer over her. Whether we’re walking the dog or relaxing on the couch, I remind her that she is respectful, loving, kind, and a good listener. When I see her displaying these traits, I make sure to praise her. For example, she’s an excellent listener in parking lots, always holding our hands and staying close. We praise her for listening and tell her she’s being a good listener.
I believe I’m beginning to see the fruit of these prayers and will continue to see her grow in these characteristics.
Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Children
There are many Bible verses that align with praying over your children. In addition to the prayer above, I also pray these Scriptures over both of my daughters. I believe we are raising world-changers for Christ! God has given us the precious gift of our children, and we want to do everything we can for them. Of course, there are times we fall short, but we are always striving to raise our girls to follow Christ.
Key Bible Verses for Praying Over Your Children
- Psalm 139:14
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.”
- Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
- Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
- Joshua 1:9
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- Galatians 5:22-23
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”
- John 13:34-35
“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”
- Proverbs 31:25
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
How to Use These Bible Verses in Prayer
I encourage you to use these Bible verses as you pray for your children. Thank God for creating your child, fearfully and wonderfully made. Ask God to guide their steps along the path they need to follow. Pray for your child to be strong and courageous. Speak the Fruit of the Spirit over them, praying for each characteristic. Most importantly, pray for your child to love others and reflect Jesus to the world.
God Chose You for a Purpose
God chose you to be the parent of your child! You are the perfect person to raise and intercede for them. You’ve got this!
Comment below your favorite Bible Verses to pray over your children!
