God’s Word is powerful and deeply impactful, it can change any heart and it brings life to one’s soul. As Christian parents, we can pray over our children using Scripture, and be intentional and specific in those prayers. We can find inspiration to cover our children in blessings and prayers that will help direct their lives and point them to the truth.
Scripture shows us what’s truly important in this life and what we should be striving to live our lives like. There is no better example set before us to help direct and guide our lives. As Christian parents, we can pray those powerful Scriptures over our children’s lives, we can boldly go before the Lord and ask Him to align their lives according to His Word. We will find guidance in the Bible on what we should be praying for and as our children’s authority, we can speak that truth over their lives.
Hebrews 4:12 NIV says “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Using the Bible to pray powerful prayers over our children is never in vain, it is alive and active and it’s the Word of the living God. There is power in our words and power in the prayers we pray, so as parents let us use the authority God has given us and pray bold and powerful prayers over our children.
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If you are a Christian mother and desire to cover your children in prayer and find some inspiration from Scripture, below are several verses that are powerful to pray over your children.
What Are Some Scriptures Mothers Can Pray Over Their Children?
1) Proverbs 22:6 – Lord, Help Me Direct My Children In The Way They Should Go
Proverbs 22:6 NIV says “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
Lord, I pray for the wisdom as a Christian mother to point my children in the way they should go, to set them up on the right path that leads to your truth. Please fill my children’s hearts with a hunger for your Word and a passion to know you and to serve you. May their lives be a blessing to those they encounter and may they point others to Christ.
2) James 1:5 – Lord, I Pray That You Bless My Children With Biblical Wisdom
James 1:5 NIV says “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
Lord, I pray that you bless my children with biblical wisdom and understanding that they may understand your Word and that it may change them from within. When they read the Bible, may their hearts be filled with a desire to know you deeper and a yearning for you. I pray that they live their lives with godly wisdom and when the tough decisions come, may they turn to you for guidance and direction.
These Scripture Lunch Box Notes for kids are a fun way to encourage your children throughout the school day, reminding them of biblical truths to reflect on.
3) Joshua 1:9 – Lord, I Pray You Help My Children To Be Strong And Courageous And To Walk Without Fear
Joshua 1:9 NIV says “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Lord, I pray that my children will live this life courageously and boldly knowing you are by their side. May they be dedicated to you and have a solid foundation rooted in your truth. I pray that they can live fearlessly knowing who they are in Christ and may they understand the authority you’ve given them over darkness to live a victorious life.
4) James 4:7 – Lord, Fill My Children With A Passion For You And Help Them To Resist Evil
James 4:7 NIV says “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Lord, I pray that my children will passionately follow you and live for you all the days of their lives. That the things of this world will not hinder or distract them from the hope they have in you, set their feet on the straight and narrow path of righteousness. I pray that they can resist evil and temptations when they come and that they can live a life of peace and joy that comes from knowing you.
5) John 3:16 – Lord, I Pray You Fill My Children’s Heart With Your Truth, That They Will Believe In Jesus And Find Salvation
John 3:16 NIV says “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Lord, place eternity in my children’s hearts so that they don’t just live for today, but understand that this life is temporary and fleeting. May they find salvation in making Jesus Christ the Lord of their lives. I pray that they dedicate their lives to serving you and that they are a blessing to your kingdom.
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6) Proverbs 2:8 -Lord, Guard My Children’s Path And Protect Them
Proverbs 2:8 NIV says “For he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.”
Lord, so many things are out of my control as a parent, so I surrender them into your hands. Protect my children as they come and go, and be their shield from all evil. Guard their path and direct their steps to be aligned with your Word. Keep them under your divine protection, that no harm may come upon them and that they find their refuge in you alone.
7) 1 John 4:18 – Lord, Drive Fear Out Of My Children’s Lives And Help Them To Place Their Trust In You
1 John 4:18 NIV says ” There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
Lord, I pray that my children can live their lives without being slaves to fear. May they walk fearlessly and courageously according to Your truth and may fear have no hold on them. When they feel afraid, I pray they turn to you and find their ability in Your Word to overcome the darkness that tries to creep up on them. Be their light in the darkness, be their peace amongst the fear, and may they place their trust in you.
This Kids Prayer Journal is a great way to encourage children to pray and write their thoughts and prayers out to the Lord. It reminds them to continually go back to their journal and regularly pray for all the written requests, instilling in them a prayerful heart.
8) 2 Timothy 1:7 – Fill My Children’s Hearts With Love, Power And Self-Discipline By Your Holy Spirit
2 Timothy 1:7 NIV says “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”
Lord, I pray that You fill my children’s hearts with Your pure love, help them walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and help them live self-disciplined lives that align with Your Word. May they be bold and courageous and shine brightly for You in this dark world.
9) 2 Corinthians 5:7 – Lord, Bless My Children With A Strong Unwavering Faith In You
2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV says “For we live by faith, not by sight.”
Lord, I pray that you bless my children with a strong unwavering faith that can’t be moved. A faith that stands the test of time and stands firm on you as the solid foundation. I pray that my children live victorious lives in Christ and do not fall into the lies and traps of the enemy.
10) 1 Peter 5:7- Lord, I Pray My Children Learn To Lean On You For Strength And They Don’t Try To Carry Their Heavy Burdons On Their Own
1 Peter 5:7 NIV says “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Lord, I pray my children learn to cast their anxieties and worries on you and not try to carry their heavy loads. Because in you they can find the strength to persevere through anything that comes their way. I pray they seek you when they feel overwhelmed and can find rest in your presence. May they depend on you to help them through the hardships in life, and not buy into the lie that they can do it all on their own.
11) Romans 15:13 – Lord, I Pray My Children Find Hope In You, That You Fill Their Lives With Joy And Peace
Romans 15:13 NIV says “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Lord, I pray that you fill my children’s hearts with joy and peace, and bless their lives immensely. May they have many reasons to rejoice and be glad and may they have peaceful hearts before you. I pray that you fill them with your hope, that even when this life becomes overwhelming they can still find reasons to rejoice. Bless them with a peaceful journey and a joyful heart, that is rooted in the hope found in Christ.
12) Colossians 1:11 – Lord, Strengthen My Children And Fill Them With Endurance And Patience
Colossians 1:11 NIV says “Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”
Lord, I pray that you strengthen my children and fill their hearts with endurance to push through anything they face in life. And give them a patient heart that learns to wait on your timing. May they not feel anxious or worried, but I pray you bless them with the ability to overcome whatever hardships they face. Settle their hearts and calm their minds as they navigate the challenges of this life, and help them to focus on what truly matters.
13) John 14:27 – Lord, I Pray That You Fill My Children’s Hearts With Your Peace That This World Can’t Give
John 14:27 NIV says “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Lord, I pray that you fill my children’s hearts with a deep peace that this world can’t offer. A peace that comes from knowing you and living according to your Word. May their hearts rejoice in the hope you give, and may their sleep be sweet because their hearts are peaceful.
14) James 1:12 – Lord, I Pray That You Help My Children To Overcome Temptations And Learn To Persevere When Trials Come
James 1:12 NIV says “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
Lord, I pray that you help my children to persevere through hardships and overcome temptations. May they be so firm in their faith that they stand strong against the arrows shot against them by the enemy. May all the attempts fail and I pray that you help my children be victorious and walk in the freedom Christ gave them.
15) 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 – Lord, I Pray You Fill My Children’s Hearts With Your Glorious Hope And Help Them To Have Wisdom And Understanding Of The Hope They Have In You
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV says “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed daily. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
Lord, fill my children’s hearts with your glorious hope and give them the wisdom to understand the gospel message and apply it to their lives. May they find their identity and worth in you and not in the world’s standards. May they be peacemakers who live victoriously. I pray that the gospel message transforms their hearts and shapes them into godly people.
There are powerful Bible verses to pray over your children to help align their lives with God’s will. Prayers are powerful and help shape us into the people God made us to be, so praying over your children is never in vain. Asking the Lord to instill in their hearts a passion for His Word and a desire to live godly lives that please the Lord. As Christian parents, there is no greater joy than to watch our children develop into who God made them to be, and to live their lives according to His Word.
