These powerful prayers for my children at Christmas are specific and intentional prayers for Christian parents to pray, asking the Lord to shape and direct their children’s hearts to accept the glorious truth about Christmas, Jesus Christ Our Savior!
Lord, at Christmas time, I pray that You fill my children’s hearts with joy, peace, and the hope that comes from Jesus’ birth! Bless them with sweet memories, laughter, and peaceful sleep, and keep Christ the center of all their celebrations, because YOU are enough! I pray that seeds of hope are planted in my children’s hearts each Christmas, and as they grow they develop a deep unwavering faith in Christ.
Christmas is a beautiful celebration, and seeing children’s eyes beam with joy and excitement is such a special thing for parents. Christmas Day is some of the sweetest memories children have to look back on full of family time, fun activities, good food, and presents!
I love seeing my children excited about Christmas, my husband and I have tried to make a good balance of fun Christmas traditions while keeping Christ the center of our celebration. Teaching them about the glorious hope we have in Christ fills their hearts with truth and hope, and all the added things honestly just feel like distractions. Our Christmas time as a family feels peaceful, simple, pure, fulfilling, and focused on the greatest gift of all, our Savior, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
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If you are a Christian parent desiring to pray over your children this Christmas and asking God to plant the seeds of hope in their hearts, below are 20 specific prayers to pray to bless children at Christmas time.
Powerful Prayers For My Children On Christmas
1) Lord, Bless My Children With A Grateful Heart, May They Receive Gifts With Humility
Lord, bless my children with a grateful heart, and may they receive gifts with humility this Christmas. Fill them with Thanksgiving and the ability to accept blessings knowing they all come from You. Help them to see gifts as a bonus to Christmas, and may they understand that the true reason we celebrate is because of the greatest gift of all our Savior Jesus Christ.
2) I Pray That My Children Gain A Deep Understanding Of The True Meaning Of Christmas, Our Savior Jesus Christ
I pray that my children gain a deep understanding of the true meaning of Christmas, and may they be thrilled to focus on Christ our Savior. May their hearts fully accept the gift of salvation that You offer them, and I pray that your hope is planted in them even at a young age. As they grow, continue to deepen their understanding so they can mature in their faith.
3) Lord, Help My Children Experience Your Joy And Peace This Christmas
Lord, help my children experience Your joy and peace this Christmas. Fill their hearts, minds, and souls with Your supernatural peace that goes beyond all understanding (Philippians 4:7 NIV). May they feel relaxed, refreshed, and full of joy because You give them reasons to rejoice. Push aside all the worries and concerns of this world, and help them to focus on You and have a blessed and peaceful Christmas day.
4) Instill In My Children A Deep Love For Christ, May They Know How Much You Love Them
Instill in my children a deep love for Christ, and may they know how loved they are by You. Lord, capture their hearts from a young age and draw them into Your loving care, may they love You in truth and with a sincere heart. And may they fully receive and accept Your unfailing love, and walk in confidence knowing they belong to You.
5) Fill My Children’s Christmas With Many Sweet Moments, May Their Hearts Be Joyous And Blessed
Lord, fill my children’s Christmas with many sweet moments, and may their hearts be joyous and blessed by the glorious hope they have in You. I pray that Christmas can be a time that excites them because it points to Your eternal hope and the blessings You have for those who place their trust in You. May they have sweet moments that will stay with them all of their lives.
6) May My Children Learn The Beauty Of Giving Without Expecting Anything In Return, Shape Them Into Generous Kind People
Lord, help my children learn the beauty of giving without expecting anything in return and shape them into generous and kind people who always choose to offer a helping hand. And that they use their resources to bless others, and fill their hearts with a passion for giving with a cheerful heart. May all they do glorify You and bless your name.
7) I Pray That My Children Feel Loved And Excited About Christmas, May They Be Wonderful Memories To Look Back On
I pray that my children feel loved and excited about Christmas, and may they be wonderful memories to look back on and fill their hearts with happiness. Bless this time of year for them and make it special and meaningful, a time that points to You in all things.
A sweet way to make Christ the center of Christmas for children is to include a Christian-based craft. This Nativity Craft For Kids is a fun way to keep the focus on Christ and it provides an opportunity to talk with them about the birth of our Savior.
8) Lord, Direct My Children To Be People Who See A Need And Take Action, May They Always Lend A Helping Hand
Lord, direct my children to be people who see a need and take action, and may they always lend a helping hand to those in need. Shape them into kind, loving, caring, compassionate, and godly people who choose to bless others. And may they see the true value in life, helping others, and the blessing of loving relationships. Help them to see Christmas as a time to give and bless others, and may they feel the joy that comes from giving with a pure heart.
9) May Christmas Be Christ-Centered For My Children, Because You Are Enough Lord
May Christmas be a Christ-centered celebration for my children, because You are enough, Lord. I pray that their hearts are full and satisfied with making You the reason they celebrate and rejoice because in You they have wonderful hope. May they see Christmas as a time to worship You as their Savior and acknowledge the blessings You have given them.
10) I Pray That My Children Can Learn About Your Love And The Hope You Offer Through Christ’s Birth
I pray that my children can learn more about Your love and the hope You offer through Christ’s birth. And may they gain biblical wisdom and understanding to know without a shadow of a doubt that they belong to You. I pray that their hearts overflow with a peaceful hope that comes from walking in Your truth and living their lives surrendered to You.
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11) I Pray That My Children Accept The Greatest Gift Of All This Christmas And Every One To Come
Lord, I pray that my children accept the greatest gift of all this Christmas and everyone to come, Jesus Christ as their Savior. And may they want to celebrate the glorious hope You give them, and may all the distractions at Christmas dwindle in light of Your hope and truth.
Spending time as a family on Christmas diving into God’s Word is a great way to keep Christ at the center. A wonderful gift option for kids is a Kid’s Bible to get them excited about learning biblical truths.
12) Instill In My Children an Unwavering Faith, Starting From The Powerful Truth Of The Christmas Miracle
Lord, instill in my children an unwavering faith, that starts from the powerful truth of the Christmas miracle, Jesus our Savior. And may they continually grow deeper and stronger in their faith, may it be firm on a solid foundation built on Your truth.
13) Lord, Bless My Children With A Worry-Free And Peaceful Christmas Time
Lord, bless my children with worry-free and peaceful Christmas time, and may they enjoy the fun traditions, the delicious food, and most importantly the message of the glorious hope they have in You. Fill their hearts with peace, and may they experience Christmas as a wonderful celebration of hope and peace.
14) Plant Seeds Of Truth In My Children’s Hearts While Young, May Christmas Teach Them About Your Salvation
Lord, plant seeds of truth in my children’s hearts from a young age, and may Christmas be a time they learn about Your saving grace. I pray that You plant eternity in their hearts and that they would live their lives not just for today, but for the glorious life to come. And may those seeds of hope sprout into good fruits as they grow into adulthood.
15) Instill In My Children A Heart Of Praise On Christmas, May They Worship You In Spirit And Truth
Instill in my children a heart of praise on Christmas, and may they worship You in Spirit and truth. May they come before You with a pure heart and a genuine love that gives You the praise You are worthy of. Teach them the beauty of worship and how You created them to worship You.
16) Keep My Children’s Hearts And Minds From All The Distractions At Christmas That Take Their Eyes Off Of You
Lord, keep my children’s hearts and minds from all the distractions at Christmas that are empty and meaningless. And may they keep their eyes on You and the hope You give them. I pray that their hearts stay focused on You and that they lose a desire for worldly things that can easily mislead them. May Christmas be all about You and the joy You bring to the world.
17) May My Children’s Sleep Be Sweet On Christmas, As Their Hearts Beam With Excitement For The Celebration
May my children’s sleep be sweet and full on Christmas, as their hearts beam with excitement for the celebration. I pray that You bless them with rest and refreshment as they anticipate the joyous celebrations that this special day brings. As they lay their heads on their pillows, fill their hearts with peace and watch over them as they sleep.
18) Lord, I Pray That My Children Get Excited Learning About Christ’s Birth And The Glorious Hope They Have In You
Lord, I pray that my children get excited to learn about Christ’s birth and the glorious hope they have in You. May their hearts accept this truth and choose to make Jesus the Lord of their lives. I pray that their hearts are filled with hope and joy knowing that You made a way for salvation and You overcame darkness. May they trust in Your glorious hope and truth.
19) I Pray That My Children’s Christmas Can Be Simple And Pure, Yet Fulfilling And Special
I pray that my children’s Christmas can be simple and pure, yet fulfilling and special. And may they not be distracted by things that hold no meaning, help them to keep their eyes on You. Fill their hearts with the hope of Christ and the peace that comes from placing their trust in You.
20) Lord, Be Ever-Present In My Children’s Christmas Celebrations, May They Feel You Close To Them
Lord, be ever-present in my children’s Christmas celebrations, and may they feel You close to them. Fill their hearts with faith so deep that they know Your presence is amongst them. And may they acknowledge You throughout their day. Be the reason they celebrate and be present in all we do as a family on Christmas.
These powerful prayers for my children at Christmas are intentional and specific areas to pray over. As Christian parents, we can guide and direct our children to see the true meaning of Christmas and the glorious hope we have in Christ. Prayer is powerful and effective (James 5:16 NIV) and they are never in vain, God hears every thought, whisper, and word spoken through prayer over your children. He is ever-present and is worthy of being the center of Christmas.
