Children are such a precious gift, and sometimes, especially in the younger years, it may seem difficult to know what to pray over them. I don’t know about you, but I certainly need direction and guidance at times as I bring my seemingly vague petitions to God about my precious little girl. I’ve gathered 15 verses together for when my words fail and a bit of inspiration is necessary. I want to speak scripture over her, and one day teach her to write these words in her heart, lest she never forget His unfailing love for her. But until then, I’ll be using this as a guide to pray over her tiny heart and petition for her for His love and guidance in this life.
15 Verses to Pray Over Your Child
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. -Philippians 4:6
I can do all things through him who strengthens me. -Philippians 4:13
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:19
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. -Proverbs 3:5-6
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. -Psalm 91:1-2
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. -Psalm 16:11
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. -Ephesians 4:32
Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause. -Isaiah 1:17
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. -James 1:5
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
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
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ -Matthew 22:37-39
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. -Romans 12:2
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in your will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. -Philippians 1:6
That their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself. -Colossians 2:2
