WHY WE PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN
Our children are a divine heritage entrusted to us by God. In a world filled with competing voices, shifting values, and unseen spiritual pressures, prayer positions us as intentional parents and guardians—partnering with heaven to cover, guide, and establish them in God’s will.
As we pray, we are not only asking God to protect our children, but also committing ourselves to raise them with wisdom, discipline, discernment, and love. Through prayer, we align our homes with God’s purpose, declare His promises over the next generation, and trust Him to secure their future in Christ.
PRAYER POINTS FOR OUR CHILDREN
- Pray for divine protection as they go to school, work, and daily activities, praying that God’s hand will rest upon them, guarding them physically, emotionally, and spiritually wherever they go.
“The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.” — Psalm 121:8
- Pray for wisdom for parents to raise, guide, direct, and relate well to our children, asking God for grace-filled wisdom to parent with understanding, patience, and spiritual insight.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally.” — James 1:5
- Pray for discipline and faithfulness to fulfil our role as parents, praying for consistency, discipline, and obedience to train our children in the ways of the Lord.
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
- Pray for insight into the ways and philosophies of the world, praying that both parents and children will discern worldly systems and philosophies so they are not ensnared by deception.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2
- Pray for security and awareness of their identity in Christ, declaring that our children will know who they are in Christ, walking in confidence, truth, and godly self-worth.
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” — 1 John 3:1
- Pray for disentanglement from ungodly influences and relationships, praying that God will separate them from harmful influences and establish them in healthy, godly relationships.
“He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.” — Proverbs 13:20
- Pray for supernatural favor and success as God’s children, declaring divine favor, excellence, and success in their education, work, and calling.
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” — Luke 2:52
PRAYER
Father, we thank You for the gift of our children. We place them before You and declare that they are covered, guided, and established by Your hand. Grant us wisdom, discipline, and grace as parents to raise them according to Your Word. Protect them from harm, deception, and ungodly influence, and anchor them firmly in their identity in Christ.
May they walk in truth, favor, and purpose, fulfilling all You have ordained for their lives. We trust You with their future and declare that they will serve the Lord all the days of their lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
REFLECTION
- What are you speaking over your children daily?
- Where is God inviting me to trust Him more with my children’s future?
This week, choose to be patient, understanding and supportive with your children.