Prayers for Your Kids from the Bible
Christian parents have two incredibly powerful tools for parenting our children, the Bible and prayer. Prayer is one-on-one conversation with the Creator of the universe who can do immeasurably more than we can imagine. The dreams we have for our lives and the lives of our children cannot compare to the plans the Lord has for each of us. Prayers for your kids from the bible combine the two tools.
Begin by using the Bible to blanket your children in prayer. Here’s how to get started using the first six verses of Proverbs as an example.
1. Fill in the blank with your child’s name.
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
Lord, may ________ be receptive to Your wisdom and understand Your Word.
for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
Help _______ listen and respond to instruction and do what is right and fair.
for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, caution _______ when necessary and give him/her knowledge and discretion throughout the day.
let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
Let __________ listen to Your voice and understand Your Word. Give __________ a discerning heart and desire to seek guidance from You and those who love You.
Use bible verses to pray for your kids. Keep a journal of how you see your children being loved and guided by the Lord. With prayer, all of our needs are covered. Faith, hope, and love… these are the things of God. (1 Corinthians 13).
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us,
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
throughout all generations, for ever and ever!”
Ephesians 3:20-21
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