With the end of August quickly approaching, I think we can safely say that back to school and drop off season is complete. Take a moment and give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. You survived one of the busiest months for families. I don’t know about you, but I find that September is a great time to step back and reset. My mind wanders to my child, thinking about his day, his plans, his struggles, and I think it is natural to start a laundry list of concerns.
Praying—meaning having regular conversations with God—about your children and for your children is your best approach for asking and allowing God to work His will in their lives. God knows our hearts and our concerns, and He delights in our bringing them to Him. Here are ten Scriptures to pray over your children starting today. You can do that by simply reading the passage and naming each child, meditating on the passage with each child in mind, or journaling your thoughts for each child while reading through the passage.
Over time, your anxious heart will settle on a particular prayer or passage for each of your children. Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you in this, opening the door for Christ into your heart and the lives of your children.
Pray for Peace
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.Numbers 6:24-26
Lord, bless my child today. Give them the desire to turn to You, and grant them Your peace.
Pray for Connection
It is the Lord your God you must follow, and Him you must revere. Keep His commands and obey Him; serve Him and hold fast to Him.
Deuteronomy 13:4
Lord, draw my child to You today. Give them the opportunity to serve You and seek You.
Pray for Courage
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Lord, today, give my child courage to face the trials of their day. Give them the comfort to know that You will never leave them or forsake them.
Pray for God to Be Glorified
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.
Matthew 5:16
Lord, guide my child to have a heart for You and glorify You in their words and actions today.
Pray for a Heart for Prayer
Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Mark 11:24
Lord, show my child Your presence today. Allow them to know that You hear their prayers and love them.
Pray for God’s Plan
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
Lord, guide my child to seek Your purpose and plan for their lives. May Your will be done.
Pray for Faith
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
Lord, give my child the faith to bring every situation to You in prayer.
Pray for Boldness
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7
Lord, grant my child boldness to stand in Your power and love against all that they encounter in the world today.
Pray for Contentment
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
Philippians 4:11
Lord, help my child live a life of contentment in a world filled with a desire for more.
Prayer for a Heart of Gratitude
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalms 107:1
Lord, grant my child an awareness of gratitude to You as the giver of all things in their lives.
