40 Prayers to Pray Over Your Children and Future Children!

Speaking God’s promises over your children's lives before and after they are born.....

My daughter recently celebrated her birthday, and I’ve prayed for her even more. I already pray for her daily, but recently, the Lord laid it on our hearts to go on a fast for her. Since then, he’s been speaking to us about her and directing me to specific scriptures to pray over her, and I’ve been writing them down.

My friend also gave me a book titled ​Praying Circles Around Your Children” by Mark Batterson​, which talks about how to pray for your children. It has real-life examples of parents who prayed consistently over their children and saw results, and it also shares five biblically backed prayer circles you can pray around your children. Honestly, the book couldn’t have come at a more perfect time.

Whether you’re praying for a child you already have or your future children, here are forty prayers you should pray over your children and future children.

I have done the hard work, so you don’t have to, so feel free to copy and paste them into your journal, notes app, or wherever it is easy for you to see. Make sure you insert your child’s/ children’s names before each prayer:

Dear ______________

1. You will say no when peer pressure compels you to go with the crowd, and sinners invite you to join in. You will not follow the crowd into compromise, and you will stand firm in God’s truth even when it’s unpopular. (Proverbs 1:10)

2. Your ears are tuned to the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit (1 Kings 19:12)

3. You hear God’s voice clearly, and you follow his instructions (John 10:27)

4. You carry a prophetic ear and voice like Samuel (1 Samuel 3:10)

5. You know God deeply, and you do exploits for him (Daniel 11:32b)

6. You hate iniquity and love righteousness (Psalm 45:7)

7. You serve the Lord all the days of your life (Joshua 24:15)

8. You are taught by the Lord, and great is your peace (Isaiah 54:13)

9. You are not confused about your identity and gender, and your identity is secure in Christ (Genesis 1:27) (Psalm 139:13-14)

10. You shine brightly in your generation, and your light will not be dimmed (Matthew 5:14)

11. The excellent spirit of God rests upon you (Daniel 6:3)

12. You always know what to do, and you walk in divine wisdom (James 1:5)

13. The gates of nations are open to you, and you are blessed and highly favoured (Isaiah 60:11)

14. The Spirit of the Lord rests upon you— the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge, and the reverential fear of the Lord (Isaiah 11:2)

15. To obey the Lord will make you very happy (Isaiah 11:4)

16. You will not judge people because of what you see with your eyes or what you hear about them, but with righteousness and justice shall you judge the poor (Isaiah 11:4)

17. Righteousness is your belt; faithfulness is your sash, and you walk in integrity (Isaiah 11:5)

18. You will not suffer what your parents and grandparents suffered (Ezekiel 18:20)

19. You bear the mark of Christ, so let no man trouble you (Galatians 6:17)

20. Angels guard you every day of your life (Psalm 91:11)

21. You are never at the wrong place at the wrong time (Proverbs 3:23)

22. Your friends and teachers are handpicked by God (Proverbs 1:11-15)

23. You will never be a victim of any abuse (Psalm 91:10)

24. No weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17)

25. You are trained in the way of the Lord, and you will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6)

26. You are rescued from every hidden trap and deadly disease (Psalm 91:3)

27. You trample upon snakes and scorpions, and nothing will harm you (Psalm 91:13)

28. Whenever you call, God answers (Psalm 91:15)

29. You will live a long and satisfying life (Psalm 91:16)

30. You are powerful in this land; wealth and riches are in your home (Psalm 112:2–3)

31. Your heart is steady, and always trusting in the Lord (Psalm 112:7)

32. You will be rich in the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) Galatians 5:22-23

33. God’s thoughts towards you are precious and countless, and God’s promises concerning your life will be fulfilled (Psalm 139:17–18)

34. You cannot escape God’s presence — He is always with you (Psalm 139:7–10)

35. The evil one cannot touch you because you are born of God (Luke 10:19)

36. God is for you, so no one can be against you (Romans 8:31)

37. You are more than a conqueror through Christ, and nothing can separate you from the love of God (Romans 8:37)

38. Your mind is kept in perfect peace because you always trust in the Lord (Isaiah 26:3)

39. You are saved from unnecessary pain (1 Chronicles 4:10)

40. You will know the joy of a close relationship with God (Philippians 3:8)

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