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Prayer for a Child’s Future


Father, Your Word says that children are a gift from You and promises peace when they are taught in Your ways. Today, I dedicate (child) to You, trusting that he/she will be raised according to Your will and will follow the path You have chosen. Father, I declare Your Word over (child) today, thanking You that it will not return void but will fulfill what You have promised.

Heavenly Father, I commit myself as a parent to guide my child in the right path, trusting in Your promise that they will not stray but will grow and thrive in Your ways. I entrust the responsibility and challenges of raising them to You. I will not provoke my child but will nurture them with care and leave them in Your hands. Following Your Word, I will diligently teach my child, keeping them close to my heart and thoughts. Your grace is enough to overcome my shortcomings as a parent.

My child is obedient and honors both parents, embracing the abundant promises of Your Word for long life and prosperity. (Child) is a godly child, unashamed and unafraid to honor and follow Your Word. He/she is firmly convinced that You are the Almighty God. I am grateful that as he/she grows, he/she will remember You and cherish the opportunity for a relationship with Your Son, Jesus. Your great blessings will be upon (child) for walking in Your ways. I thank You for Your blessings in every area of (child’s) life, ensuring his/her salvation and obedience to Your ways.


Heavenly Father, I thank You for sending laborers into (child’s) life, paving the way for salvation as promised in Your Word through Your Son, Jesus. I am grateful that (child) will discern the devil’s traps and find deliverance through the purity of Your Son. You have bestowed upon (child) the grace and strength to walk the narrow path to Your Kingdom.

I pray that, just as Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, You would bless this child with the same wisdom and pour out Your favor and guidance abundantly upon him/her.

I thank You in advance for (child’s) future spouse. Lord, Your Word says You desire children to remain pure and honorable, waiting for marriage. I pray blessings over their future union and trust that (child) will be perfectly matched with their partner, creating a household rooted in godly order and the love of Jesus Christ. Please continue to shape (child) into the man/woman of God that You intend them to be.

(Child) will be diligent and hardworking, never lazy or undisciplined. Your Word promises abundant blessings to their household, ensuring they are always satisfied and continue to prosper. Godliness brings great benefit to their home, and (child) will receive the promise of life and all that lies ahead.

Father, thank You for protecting and guiding my child.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen

Important Scriptures:

Psalm 127:3
Isaiah 54:13
Isaiah 55:11
Proverbs 22:6
1 Peter 5:7
Ephesians 6:4
Deuteronomy 6:7
2 Corinthians 12:9
Ephesians 6:1-3
2 Timothy 1:12
Proverbs 8:17,32
Luke 19:10
Matthew 9:38
2 Corinthians 2:11
2 Timothy 2:26
Job 22:30
Matthew 7:14
Luke 2:52
Hebrews 13:4
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Ephesians 5:22-25
2 Timothy 1:13
Proverbs 13:11
Proverbs 20:13
Romans 12:11
1 Timothy 4:8
1 John 3:8
John 10:10
Matthew 18:18
John 14:13
Psalm 91:1,11

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Prayer to Nurture and Protect Your Kids

Here is a general prayer for the children in your life.


Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray and declare Your Word over my children, surrounding them with faith—faith in Your Word that You fulfill it! I believe and declare that my children are followers of Christ, taught by the Lord, and obedient to Your will. Great is the peace and calm of my children, for You, God, stand against what stands against them, providing them safety and comfort.


Father, You will take care of everything that concerns me. I entrust and release the care of my children entirely to You, Father. They are in Your hands, and I am fully convinced that You are able to protect and hold what I have entrusted to You. You are more than enough!

I believe my children respect and obey their parents in the Lord, recognizing this as just and right. They honor and cherish their parents, holding them in high regard, as this is the first commandment with a promise: that things may go well for them and they may enjoy a long life on earth. I trust that my children choose life, love the Lord, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him, for He is their life and the length of their days. As such, my children are leaders, not followers; they rise above and are never beneath. They are blessed in their coming and going.


I believe and confess that You assign Your angels to watch over my children, to guide, protect, and keep them safe in all they do. You, Lord, are their Shelter and Stronghold, their Glory, and the One who lifts their spirits.


As parents, we won’t provoke or irritate our children. We’ll avoid being harsh or causing them to feel discouraged, frustrated, or inferior. Instead, we’ll nurture them with love, guiding them gently through discipline and advice rooted in faith. We’ll teach them the right path so that when they’re older, they won’t stray from it.


O Lord, my God, how majestic and glorious is Your name throughout all the earth! You have displayed Your glory above the heavens. From the mouths of children and infants, You have established strength to silence Your enemies and those who oppose You. I give praise to Your name, O Most High. In the name of Jesus, the enemy is driven away from my children! They grow in wisdom and find favor with God and people. Amen.


Scripture References
Jeremiah 1:12
Psalm 91:11
Isaiah 54:13
Isaiah 49:25
Psalm 91:2
Psalm 3:3
1 Peter 5:7
Colossians 3:21
2 Timothy 1:12
Ephesians 6:4
Ephesians 6:1-3
Proverbs 22:6
Deuteronomy 30:19,20
Psalm 8:1,2
Deuteronomy 28:13
Psalm 9:2,3
Deuteronomy 28:3,6
Luke 2:52

Prayers that can be said for Children

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