Children are a gift from God. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, guardian, or simply praying for children you love, you can cover them in prayer and declare God’s promises over their lives.

This prayer is for children of all ages—babies, toddlers, school-going children, teenagers, and even adult children who still need God’s hand on their lives.

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## A Simple Prayer for Children

“Heavenly Father, thank You for the precious children You have placed in my life.
I lift them up to You today and ask for Your protection, guidance, and blessing upon them.
Cover them with Your love and keep them safe from harm, bad influences, and every plan of the enemy.
Fill their hearts with Your peace, their minds with Your wisdom, and their lives with Your presence.
Help them grow in faith, character, and courage.
Let them know that they are deeply loved—by You and by us.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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## Scriptures to Pray Over Your Children

### Psalm 127:3
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.”

### Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

### Isaiah 54:13
“All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.”

Speaking these promises over your children invites God’s Word into their everyday lives.

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## Prayer for Your Child’s Protection

“Lord, I ask for Your protection over my child/children today.
Surround them with Your angels at home, at school, while traveling, and wherever they go.
Keep them safe from accidents, sickness, bullying, abuse, and unhealthy influences.
Guard their hearts, their minds, and their bodies.
Let them walk in safety because You are with them.
Amen.”

God cares about your child’s safety even more than you do.

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## Prayer for Your Child’s Wisdom and Studies

“Father, give my child a love for learning and a sound mind.
Help them to focus, understand, and grow in knowledge and wisdom.
Give them good friends, wise teachers, and the right environment to flourish.
Let them honor You with their thoughts, words, and choices.
Amen.”

When you pray for their mind, you are sowing into their future.

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## Prayer for Your Child’s Friends and Influences

“Lord, bring the right friends into my child’s life and remove the wrong ones.
Surround them with people who will encourage, uplift, and influence them toward what is good and right.
Keep them away from harmful habits, peer pressure, and anything that would pull them away from You.
Let them be a light among their friends.
Amen.”

Who they walk with often shapes who they become—praying over friendships matters.

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## Prayer for a Child Who Is Struggling

If your child is facing emotional, behavioral, or spiritual struggles:

“Father, You see what my child is facing right now—the fears, the confusion, the anger, or the pain.
Step into their situation and bring Your healing and peace.
Calm their heart, renew their mind, and restore their joy.
Give me wisdom as a parent to respond with love, patience, and understanding.
Help us walk through this together with You.
Amen.”

No struggle is too big for God’s grace.

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## A Blessing to Speak Over Your Children

Place your hand on your child’s shoulder (or speak this by faith if they are not with you) and say:

“The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
You are loved, you are chosen, and you are not alone.
God has a great plan for your life.”

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## Share Your Child’s Prayer Need

If your child needs special prayer—for health, studies, friendships, or their future—you can submit a prayer request on PrayerBank.org so others can join you in praying for them.

Together, we can cover this generation with faith, hope, and love.