7 Powerful Scriptures to Speak Over Your Children

7 Powerful Scriptures to Speak Over Your Children

Before you had kids, did you ever see a child melting down in public and think “my child will never do that!” BE HONEST. I know I did.

But then I quickly realized as a parent I don’t have as much control as I thought I would.

Unfortunately, we can’t control every decision our children make. If only we could prevent every public tantrum, I’m pretty sure we would!

But that shouldn’t discourage us. Even when our kids seem to be pushing all our buttons and we have no idea what to do to help our child, there is something we can do to change the situation.

PRAY!

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. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking “why is this happening?!”

Instead of always trying to figure out “why” what if we went to God in prayer instead?

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One of the 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. That’s why I created this powerful week of prayer for you.

I’ve written out 7 powerful scriptures to speak over your children every day of the week.

One for each day.

**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. Speak it in the morning and again at mid-day. Continuously go to God’s throne in prayer and watch Him move!

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 Meditate 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 Meditate 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 Meditate 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 Meditate 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 Meditate 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 Meditate 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 Meditate 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 for your family?

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Finally, I hope you find these prayers and scriptures encouraging. Meditate on the scriptures throughout the day and share them with your children!

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Print out this free printable of 7 scriptures to speak over your children and hang on your fridge.

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