10 Scriptures to Pray Over Your Children
1. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”
Prayer: God, thank You that You have good plans for my child, plans full of purpose and hope. Guide them into the future You’ve designed.
2. Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)
“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.”
Prayer: Lord, help my child grow up trusting You completely. Lead them clearly and show them the right path.
3. Psalm 139:13–14 (NIV)
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Prayer: Thank You, God, that my child is wonderfully made. Let them always know their worth and identity in You.
4. Luke 2:52 (NIV)
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”
Prayer: God, help my child grow in wisdom, in strength, and in favor with You and the people around them.
5. Isaiah 54:13 (ESV)
“All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.”
Prayer: Lord, be the one who teaches and shapes my child’s heart. Fill their life with Your perfect peace.
6. Psalm 23:1 (NIV)
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
Prayer: Shepherd my child, God. Provide for them and protect them all the days of their life.
7. Ephesians 3:17–19 (NLT)
“Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.”
Prayer: Let my child’s faith take deep root in Your love, God. Let them be strong in You.
8. Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Prayer: God, give my child courage. When they face hard things, remind them You are always with them.
9. 3 John 1:4 (NIV)
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
Prayer: Let my greatest joy be seeing my child love You, know You, and walk in Your truth.
10. Numbers 6:24–26 (NIV)
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”
Prayer: Lord, pour out Your blessing on my child. Surround them with grace and fill them with Your peace.