Prayers for Your Kids

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This week's prayer:

Pray that your children would have a cheerful heart that is “good medicine” to their spirits (Proverbs 17:22).

Past prayers:

Pray that your children would find the peace that only God can provide and not just the fleeting peace that the world gives (John 14:27).

Pray that your children would know that it is in their weakness that God's power is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Pray that your children would know that the nourishment they need does not come from “bread alone.” May they know God's Word as the living Word (Matthew 4:4).

Pray that your children would love God and that this love would radiate outward for others to see (Luke 6:43-45).

Pray that your kids would have attitudes of thankfulness (Colossians 3:17).

Pray that your kids would fill their minds with thoughts that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8).

Pray that God would give your kids spiritual strength (Isaiah 40:31).

Pray that God would help your kids love those who are hard to love (Romans 5:8).

Pray that your children would recognize true treasures that cannot be destroyed or stolen (Matthew 6:19-21).

Pray that your children would take refuge in God (Proverbs 30:5).

Pray that your children would call on God and know that He answers in His timing and in His way (Psalm 17:6).

Pray that your children’s work would please God and that they would persevere in serving Him (Colossians 3:23-24).

Pray that your kids will remember God’s Word (Joshua 1:8).

Pray that your kids have steadfast minds because they trust in God (Isaiah 26:3).

Pray that your children will trust that Jesus is who He says He is (John 1:12).

Pray that your children would trust in God as their provider (Philippians 4:19).

Pray that your children would understand that richness in God comes notfrom wealth but from salvation, wisdom and knowledge (Proverbs 16:16).

Pray that your children would know they can lean on God for strength (Philippians 4:13).

Pray that your kids would treat their elders with respect and recognize their value and worth in God’s eyes (Proverbs 16:31).

Pray that your children would know the value of preserving their good names (Proverbs 22:1).

This week, pray that your children would share the Good News of Jesus'love and forgiveness with those around them (Matthew 28:19).

This week, pray that your children would learn more about their part in the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27).

Pray that your children would notice the needs of others and respond with helpful words that build them up (Ephesians 4:29).

This week, pray that your children would let their light shine toothers through good deeds that bring glory to God (Matthew 5:16).

Pray that your children would be an example for others in the way theyspeak and act despite the fact that they are young (1 Timothy 4:12).

Pray that people will recognize Christ in your children’s words and behavior (Matthew 7:20).

Pray that your children will use their gifts to serve others, faithfully showing God’s grace through their gifts (1 Peter 4:10).

Pray that your children will understand that their gifts are differentfrom the gifts of others, but all gifts come from God (1 Corinthians12:4).

Pray that your children will choose to enter the small gate and walkthe narrow road so they can follow the path “that leads to life”(Matthew 7:14).

Pray that your children would acknowledge God's presence in their lives as He makes their paths straight (Proverbs 4:11).

Pray that your children would know God's love in a personal way, understanding that eternal life comes through Him (John 3:16).

Pray that your children would hear God's Word and obey it (Luke 11:28).

Pray that your children would hear God's voice saying, "This is the way; walk in it" (Isaiah 30:21).

Pray that your children will be prepared for Christ’s return (John 14:3).

Pray that your children will be willing to admit their mistakes and ask Jesus for forgiveness (Romans 3:23).

Pray that your child will celebrate God's love that redeems the lost (Luke 15:32).

Pray that your children would understand how dying to self can lead to abundant life in Christ (John 12:24).

Pray that your children would find peace in Jesus (Ephesians 2:14).

Pray that your children would be satisfied by God's love (Psalm 90:14).

This week, pray that your kids will be filled with joy as they realize all God has done for them (Psalm 126:3).

Pray that "the joy of the Lord" will give your children strength each day (Nehemiah 8:10).

Pray that your kids would obey God and that they would experience His love and joy. (John 15:10-11)

Ask God to help your family discover opportunities to serve people in need (Luke 14:13-14).

Pray that your kids would learn to be generous on every occasion so that others will give thanks to God (2 Corinthians 9:11).

This week, pray that your children would learn to be generous with theresources and abilities that God has entrusted to them (Matthew25:22-23).

Pray that your children would learn to offer hospitality to others without grumbling (1 Peter 4:9).

Pray that your children would be encouraged by the truth of God's Word (Romans 15:4).

This week, pray that your children would hope in God and wait on Him (Psalm 33:20).

Pray that your children would renew their strength in God (Isaiah 40:31).

Pray that your children would be encouraged and strengthened to say and do good things (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17).

This week, pray that your children would feel the hope and love God pours into their hearts
(Romans 5:5).


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