Praying for your Children

It's hard being a parent, and sometimes trying.  So it's refreshing and comforting to know that God is for us, not against us when it comes to raising our children. We are not alone.

I recently came across this list of Biblical prayers for your children at this lovely blog... Sweet Tea and Simplicity

I hope these prayers encourage you, as they have encouraged me.  : )

Pray that your children will fear the Lord and serve Him.  Deuteronomy 6:13

Pray that your children will know Christ as Savior early in life.  Psalm 63:1

Pray that your children will hate sin.  Psalm 97:10

Pray that your children’s lives will bear the fruit of the Spirit.  Galatians 5:22-23

Pray that your children will respect those in authority over them.  Romans 13:11

Pray that your children will be kept from the wrong mate and saved for the right one.  2 Corinthians 6:14

Pray that your children and their prospective mates will be kept pure until marriage. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

 

Pray that your children will learn to submit totally to God and actively resist Satan in all circumstances. James 4:7

Pray that your children will desire the right kind of friends and be protected from the wrong kind. Proverbs 1:10, 15

Pray that your children will be hedged in so they cannot find their way to wrong people or wrong places, and the wrong people cannot find their way to your children.  Hosea 2: 6-7

Pray that your children will be caught when they’re guilty.  Psalm 119:71

Pray that your children will have quick, repentant hearts.  Psalm 51:1-3

Pray that your children will honor their parents so all will go well with them.  Ephesians 6:1-2

Pray that your children will have a responsible attitude in all their interpersonal relationships. Daniel 6:3

Pray that your children will be teachable and able to take correction.  Isaiah 54:13, Proverbs 13:1

Pray that your children will live by the spirit and not gratify the flesh.  Galatians 5:16

Pray that your children will trust in the Lord for the direction of their lives, including their occupation.  Proverbs 3:5-6