7 Powerful Scriptures to Speak Over Your Children
As a parent I quickly learned I don’t have as much control as I thought I would. I used to see toddlers melting down in Target and think “my kids won’t ever do that.” HA!
I’ve learned as a parent I unfortunately can’t control every decision my children make. If I could prevent every public tantrum, trust me I would! And I’m pretty sure you would to.
Before kids it was easy to say “I’ll never do this…” or “My kids will always…” Then reality sets in and you realize it isn’t that easy.
I’ve heard many moms say “I’ve tried everything and nothing works!” At this point you can start to feel overwhelmed.
Whether it’s potty training, sleep training or dealing with a teenager I’m certain there will be times when we as parents don’t have all the answers. It’s easy to fall into the trap of “why is this happening?!”
But I want to challenge you today. Instead of trying to figure out “why” try going to go God in prayer instead.
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One of our greatest tools we have as parents is committing our children and our parenting to the Lord. His ways are higher than ours and we can’t even imagine all the wonderful things he has in store for our kids!
We must trust, believe and declare His promises over our children.
He will guide us. He will direct our paths and show us what we need to do. Will we always make the right choice? Probably not. But I believe there is power in prayer.
I’ve written out 7 powerful scriptures to speak over your children.
One for each day of the week.
**Download the daily prayers to pray over your children at the end of this post!
Verses to encourage kindness, prayerfulness, faith and compassion. As we speak these words over our children we pray they will be hidden in their hearts.
7 Powerful Scriptures to Speak Over Your Children
Sunday Prayer:
We praise you God, for you have big plans for our children. Lord, we pray you would bring forth the gifts you have placed within them. Deposit hope in their hearts that they may know you love them.
Scripture to Mediate on: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Monday Prayer:
Lord we pray our children would continue to grow in the grace of knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Make your name known to them.
Scripture to Mediate on: but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 (NKJV)
Tuesday Prayer:
Thank you Heavenly Father that you watch over our children day and night. We pray they feel You by their side and understand You are always watching over them.
Scripture to Mediate on: The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon at night. Psalm 121:5-6 (NLT)
Wednesday Prayer:
Lord give our children a strong desire for your Word. May they have a hunger for more of You and may they find your Word sweeter than honey.
Scripture to Mediate on: God’s Word is better than a diamond, better than a diamond set between emeralds. You’ll like it better than strawberries in spring, better than red, ripe strawberries. Psalm 19:10 (MSG)
Thursday Prayer:
God we pray our children would be humble, often thinking of others first. We pray they are confident in who you created them to be. May they look out for the interest of others, showing compassion and kindness.
Scripture to Mediate on: Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT)
Friday Prayer:
Thank you Heavenly Father that you have not given us spirits of fear. We pray our children walk in power, love and sound minds.
Scripture to Mediate on: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
Saturday Prayer:
Dear God, we pray our children rejoice always. We believe they will grow into mighty prayer warriors, praying always with thankful hearts.
Scripture to Mediate on: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV)
What are your favorite scriptures to pray?
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Finally, I hope you find these prayers and scriptures encouraging. Mediate on the scriptures throughout the day and share them with your children!
Thanks for sharing God bless you.